Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 16.0x · EV/EBITDA 9.8x · ROE 13.7%. (1997–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $311M | $287M | $322M | $311M | $228M | $279M | $177M | $181M | $169M | $165M | $200M |
| Enterprise Value | $257M | $233M | $261M | $270M | $201M | $202M | $106M | $118M | $124M | $135M | $166M |
| P/E Ratio → | 15.99 | 14.73 | 19.37 | 13.74 | 10.93 | 16.89 | 17.14 | 11.31 | 11.07 | 12.55 | 19.17 |
| P/S Ratio | 1.97 | 1.81 | 2.21 | 1.93 | 1.37 | 1.98 | 1.55 | 1.46 | 1.43 | 1.47 | 1.83 |
| P/B Ratio | 2.25 | 2.07 | 2.20 | 1.84 | 1.44 | 1.61 | 1.06 | 1.12 | 1.13 | 1.21 | 1.59 |
| P/FCF | 16.28 | 14.99 | 14.98 | 12.61 | 17.28 | 43.71 | 12.87 | 11.86 | 12.05 | 16.85 | 18.68 |
| P/OCF | 13.62 | 12.54 | 14.04 | 12.06 | 13.50 | 26.63 | 11.43 | 9.83 | 9.86 | 13.11 | 14.40 |
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Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 1.47 | 1.79 | 1.67 | 1.21 | 1.44 | 0.93 | 0.95 | 1.05 | 1.21 | 1.53 |
| EV / EBITDA | 9.80 | 8.86 | 12.62 | 9.18 | 6.84 | 8.30 | 6.81 | 5.54 | 5.83 | 7.16 | 8.62 |
| EV / EBIT | 11.38 | 10.29 | 15.35 | 10.61 | 7.91 | 9.86 | 9.01 | 6.69 | 6.96 | 8.88 | 10.69 |
| EV / FCF | — | 12.16 | 12.15 | 10.93 | 15.25 | 31.71 | 7.74 | 7.73 | 8.82 | 13.82 | 15.57 |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 30.4% | 30.4% | 28.3% | 30.5% | 29.3% | 30.4% | 28.7% | 31.4% | 32.4% | 31.1% | 32.3% |
| Operating Margin | 14.3% | 14.3% | 11.7% | 15.8% | 15.3% | 14.6% | 10.3% | 14.2% | 15.1% | 13.6% | 14.3% |
| Net Profit Margin | 12.3% | 12.3% | 11.4% | 14.0% | 12.5% | 11.8% | 9.0% | 12.9% | 12.9% | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 13.7% | 13.7% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 12.6% | 9.7% | 6.3% | 10.3% | 10.7% | 10.1% | 8.6% |
| ROA | 12.2% | 12.2% | 9.5% | 12.4% | 11.3% | 8.8% | 5.7% | 9.3% | 9.6% | 8.9% | 7.5% |
| ROIC | 20.0% | 20.0% | 12.0% | 14.7% | 16.7% | 15.9% | 9.0% | 13.1% | 12.7% | 11.4% | 14.8% |
| ROCE | 15.8% | 15.8% | 10.7% | 15.4% | 15.1% | 11.8% | 7.0% | 11.1% | 12.2% | 11.2% | 12.3% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Debt / EBITDA | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | -0.39 | -0.42 | -0.25 | -0.17 | -0.44 | -0.42 | -0.39 | -0.30 | -0.22 | -0.26 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -2.06 | -2.06 | -2.93 | -1.41 | -0.91 | -3.14 | -4.52 | -2.96 | -2.14 | -1.57 | -1.72 |
| Debt / FCF | — | -2.83 | -2.83 | -1.68 | -2.03 | -12.00 | -5.13 | -4.13 | -3.23 | -3.03 | -3.11 |
| Interest Coverage | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Net cash position: cash ($54M) exceeds total debt ($0)
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 5.87 | 5.87 | 6.67 | 7.36 | 6.68 | 7.31 | 7.70 | 7.28 | 5.57 | 4.99 | 4.45 |
| Quick Ratio | 4.09 | 4.09 | 4.88 | 5.58 | 4.80 | 5.75 | 6.30 | 5.88 | 4.32 | 3.63 | 3.32 |
| Cash Ratio | 3.17 | 3.17 | 3.85 | 4.46 | 3.60 | 4.66 | 5.37 | 4.84 | 3.31 | 2.63 | 2.50 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 1.01 | 0.90 | 0.86 | 0.94 | 0.73 | 0.62 | 0.70 | 0.71 | 0.74 | 0.76 |
| Inventory Turnover | 3.62 | 3.62 | 3.69 | 3.65 | 3.76 | 3.82 | 4.45 | 4.65 | 4.67 | 5.01 | 4.91 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 31.74 | 35.30 | 38.61 | 39.09 | 40.30 | 34.20 | 34.87 | 37.49 | 34.04 | 34.68 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.7% | 9.5% | 12.2% | 4.0% | 14.9% | 3.6% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Payout Ratio | 139.2% | 139.2% | 237.6% | 54.5% | 162.3% | 59.9% | 48.2% | 21.8% | 16.3% | 18.8% | 23.6% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 6.3% | 6.8% | 5.2% | 7.3% | 9.1% | 5.9% | 5.8% | 8.8% | 9.0% | 8.0% | 5.2% |
| FCF Yield | 6.1% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 7.9% | 5.8% | 2.3% | 7.8% | 8.4% | 8.3% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Buyback Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 8.7% | 9.5% | 12.2% | 4.0% | 15.6% | 4.0% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $12M | $12M | $12M | $12M | $12M | $12M | $12M | $12M | $12M | $12M |
Cyclical Marine Segment Exposure
Based on current market data, CompX trades at a P/E of 17.21, which appears to incorporate a liquidity and conglomerate discount relative to peers like Allegion, despite the company's resilient niche positioning in specialized locking systems and marine components within the North American industrial sector.
The forward P/E of 100.70 suggests that the market anticipates significant earnings pressure or is pricing in the volatility inherent in the company's marine segment. Investors should monitor whether the current valuation adequately compensates for the lack of public float and the potential influence of parent company NL Industries on capital allocation.
As reported in recent financial statements, CompX's ROIC has fluctuated between 2.3% and 6.0% over the last ten quarters, indicating that the company struggles to consistently compound returns on invested capital due to the cyclical nature of its marine and security product end-markets.
The modest ROIC levels suggest that while the company maintains a dominant position in niche markets, it lacks the scale or pricing power to drive superior returns on capital. This performance appears structurally lower than peers like Allegion, warranting further investigation into whether the current asset base is being utilized efficiently or if it is burdened by legacy manufacturing overhead.
According to quarterly filings, the company's cash conversion cycle has remained elevated, peaking at 138 days in 2025Q4, which reflects significant inventory dependence and potential inefficiencies in managing the production schedules of custom-engineered marine components relative to its security product business.
The high inventory days, consistently exceeding 90 days, suggest that CompX carries substantial buffer stock to mitigate supply chain risks, which ties up capital that could otherwise be deployed. This working capital intensity appears to be a structural drag on cash flow generation, particularly during periods of softening demand in the recreational marine sector.
Based on the most recent financial data, CompX maintains a current ratio of 6.99, providing a substantial liquidity buffer that significantly exceeds the requirements of its niche manufacturing operations and offers protection against the cyclical downturns inherent in the marine and security product segments.
While this liquidity position is undeniably robust, it may also indicate an inefficient use of the balance sheet, as significant cash remains idle rather than being reinvested in growth or returned to shareholders. Investors should monitor whether this cash is truly available for independent corporate purposes or if it serves as a liquidity pool for the broader Contran Corporation.
The P/E ratio is frequently misapplied to CompX, as it obscures the impact of significant cash balances and potential intercompany management fees that distort reported earnings, making a focus on EV/EBITDA or P/FCF a more reliable indicator of the company's true operational earning power.
Because CompX operates as a controlled subsidiary with a unique capital structure, traditional P/E multiples fail to account for the value of the cash-rich balance sheet. Analysts should prioritize metrics that strip out the influence of non-operating cash and focus on the underlying cash-generating capability of the security and marine segments.
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CompX International Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 16.0x. The historical average is 20.8x. This places it at the 43th percentile of its historical range.
CompX International Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 9.8x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 8.6x.
CompX International Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 13.7%. The historical average is 9.2%.
Based on historical data, CompX International Inc. is trading at a P/E of 16.0x. This is at the 43th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
CompX International Inc.'s current dividend yield is 8.71% with a payout ratio of 139.2%.
CompX International Inc. has 30.4% gross margin and 14.3% operating margin. Operating margin between 10-20% is typical for established companies.