How to buy CompX International stock | $14.33

CompX International Inc is a security & protection services business based in the US. CompX International shares (CIX) are listed on the NYSE MKT and all prices are listed in US Dollars. CompX International employs 515 staff and has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$114.2 million.

How to buy shares in CompX International

1. Compare share trading platforms. If you're a beginner, look for a platform with low commissions, expert ratings and investment tools to track your portfolio. Narrow down top brands with our comparison table.
2. Open and fund your brokerage account. Complete an application with your personal and financial details, like your ID and bank information. Fund your account with a bank transfer, credit card or debit card.
3. Search for CompX International. Find the stock by name or ticker symbol: CIX. Research its history to confirm it's a solid investment against your financial goals.
4. Purchase now or later. Buy today with a market order or use a limit order to delay your purchase until CompX International reaches your desired price. To spread out your purchase, look into dollar-cost averaging, which smooths out buying at consistent intervals and amounts.
5. Decide on how many to buy. At last close price of USD$14.33, weigh your budget against a diversified portfolio that can minimize risk through the market's ups and downs. You may be able to buy a fractional share of CompX International, depending on your broker.
6. Check in on your investment. Congratulations, you own a part of CompX International. Optimize your portfolio by tracking how your stock — and even the business — performs with an eye on the long term. You may be eligible for dividends and shareholder voting rights on directors and management that can affect your stock.

CompX International share price

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CompX International shares at a glance

• Key figures

Information last updated 2020-12-27.

Latest market close	USD$14.33
52-week range	USD$10.1593 - USD$16.8357
50-day moving average	USD$14.2609
200-day moving average	USD$13.9061
Wall St. target price	USD$38
PE ratio	15.5022
Dividend yield	USD$0.4 (2.82%)
Earnings per share (TTM)	USD$0.916

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CompX International price performance over time

Historical closes compared with the close of $14.33 from 2021-01-11

1 week (2021-01-07)	-1.10%
1 month (2020-12-15)	1.56%
3 months (2020-10-15)	6.07%
6 months (2020-07-15)	7.34%

1 year (2020-01-15)	-9.87%
2 years (2019-01-15)	0.35%
3 years (2018-01-13)	N/A
5 years (2016-01-15)	38.19%

Is CompX International under- or over-valued?

Valuing CompX International stock is incredibly difficult, and any metric has to be viewed as part of a bigger picture of CompX International's overall performance. However, analysts commonly use some key metrics to help gauge the value of a stock.

CompX International's P/E ratio

CompX International's current share price divided by its per-share earnings (EPS) over a 12-month period gives a "trailing price/earnings ratio" of roughly 16x. In other words, CompX International shares trade at around 16x recent earnings.

CompX International's EBITDA

CompX International's EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation) is USD$16.8 million.

The EBITDA is a measure of a CompX International's overall financial performance and is widely used to measure a its profitability.

CompX International financials

Revenue TTM	USD$114.2 million
Operating margin TTM	11.35%
Gross profit TTM	USD$39 million
Return on assets TTM	4.52%
Return on equity TTM	6.98%
Profit margin	9.98%
Book value	$13.392
Market capitalisation	USD$176.8 million

TTM: trailing 12 months

Shorting CompX International shares

There are currently 12,573 CompX International shares held short by investors – that's known as CompX International's "short interest". This figure is 17.2% up from 10,724 last month.

There are a few different ways that this level of interest in shorting CompX International shares can be evaluated.

CompX International's "short interest ratio" (SIR)

CompX International's "short interest ratio" (SIR) is the quantity of CompX International shares currently shorted divided by the average quantity of CompX International shares traded daily (recently around 4350.5190311419). CompX International's SIR currently stands at 2.89. In other words for every 100,000 CompX International shares traded daily on the market, roughly 2890 shares are currently held short.

However CompX International's short interest can also be evaluated against the total number of CompX International shares, or, against the total number of tradable CompX International shares (the shares that aren't held by "insiders" or major long-term shareholders – also known as the "float"). In this case CompX International's short interest could be expressed as 0% of the outstanding shares (for every 100,000 CompX International shares in existence, roughly 0 shares are currently held short) or 0.0076% of the tradable shares (for every 100,000 tradable CompX International shares, roughly 8 shares are currently held short).

Such a low SIR usually points to an optimistic outlook for the share price, with fewer people currently willing to bet against CompX International.

Find out more about how you can short CompX International stock.

CompX International share dividends

Dividend payout ratio: 59.75% of net profits

Recently CompX International has paid out, on average, around 59.75% of net profits as dividends. That has enabled analysts to estimate a "forward annual dividend yield" of 2.82% of the current stock value. This means that over a year, based on recent payouts (which are sadly no guarantee of future payouts), CompX International shareholders could enjoy a 2.82% return on their shares, in the form of dividend payments. In CompX International's case, that would currently equate to about $0.4 per share.

CompX International's payout ratio would broadly be considered high, and as such this stock could appeal to those looking to generate an income. Bear in mind however that companies should normally also look to re-invest a decent amount of net profits to ensure future growth.

CompX International's most recent dividend payout was on 8 December 2020. The latest dividend was paid out to all shareholders who bought their shares by 30 November 2020 (the "ex-dividend date").

CompX International share price volatility

Over the last 12 months, CompX International's shares have ranged in value from as little as $10.1593 up to $16.8357. A popular way to gauge a stock's volatility is its "beta".

Beta is a measure of a share's volatility in relation to the market. The market (NYSE MKT average) beta is 1, while CompX International's is 0.3732. This would suggest that CompX International's shares are less volatile than average (for this exchange).

CompX International overview

CompX International Inc. manufactures and sells security products and recreational marine components primarily in North America. It operates in two segments, Security Products and Marine Components. The Security Products segment manufactures mechanical and electrical cabinet locks, and other locking mechanisms used in various applications, including ignition systems, mailboxes, file cabinets, desk drawers, tool storage cabinets, high security medical cabinetry, electrical circuit panels, storage compartments, gas station security, and vending and cash containment machines. It serves recreational transportation, postal, office and institutional furniture, cabinetry, tool storage, healthcare, and other industries. The Marine Components segment manufactures and distributes stainless steel exhaust components, gauges, throttle controls, wake enhancement systems, trim tabs, and related hardware and accessories primarily for performance and ski/wakeboard boats. This segment offers original equipment and aftermarket stainless steel exhaust headers, exhaust pipes, mufflers, and other exhaust components; gauges, such as GPS speedometers and tachometers; mechanical and electronic controls and throttles; steering wheels, and other billet aluminum accessories; and dash panels, LED indicators, wire harnesses, and other accessories to the recreational marine industry. CompX International Inc. sells its products directly to original equipment manufacturers, as well as through distributors. The company was founded in 1993 and is based in Dallas, Texas. CompX International Inc. is a subsidiary of NL Industries, Inc.

Frequently asked questions

• What percentage of CompX International is owned by insiders or institutions?

  Currently 86.795% of CompX International shares are held by insiders and 10.564% by institutions.

• How many people work for CompX International?

  Latest data suggests 515 work at CompX International.

• When does the fiscal year end for CompX International?

  CompX International's fiscal year ends in December.

• Where is CompX International based?

  CompX International's address is: Three Lincoln Centre, Dallas, TX, United States, 75240-2620

• What is CompX International's ISIN number?

  CompX International's international securities identification number is: US20563P1012

• What is CompX International's CUSIP number?

  CompX International's Committee on Uniform Securities Identification Procedures number is: 20563P101