Compx International (Compx International) Cash And Cash Equivalents : $41.4 Mil (As of Dec. 2023)

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What is Compx International Cash And Cash Equivalents?

Compx International's quarterly cash and cash equivalents declined from Jun. 2023 ($17.96 Mil) to Sep. 2023 ($17.60 Mil) but then increased from Sep. 2023 ($17.60 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($41.39 Mil).

Compx International's annual cash and cash equivalents declined from Dec. 2021 ($76.58 Mil) to Dec. 2022 ($26.75 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2022 ($26.75 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($41.39 Mil).

Compx International Cash And Cash Equivalents Historical Data

The historical data trend for Compx International's Cash And Cash Equivalents can be seen below:

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Compx International Cash And Cash Equivalents Chart

Compx International Annual Data

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Cash And Cash Equivalents

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63.26

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26.75

41.39

Compx International Quarterly Data
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Cash And Cash Equivalents	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															26.75	17.99	17.96	17.60	41.39

Compx International Cash And Cash Equivalents Calculation

Cash and cash equivalents are the most liquid assets on the balance sheet. Cash equivalents are assets that are readily convertible into cash, such as money market holdings, short-term government bonds or Treasury bills, marketable securities and commercial paper.

Compx International (AMEX:CIX) Cash And Cash Equivalents Explanation

A high number means either:

1) The company has competitive advantage generating lots of cash

2) Just sold a business or bonds (not necessarily good)

A low stockpile of cash usually means poor to mediocre economics.

There are 3 ways to create large cash reserve.

1) Sell new bonds or equity to public

2) Sell business or asset

3) It has an ongoing business generating more cash than it burns (usually means durable competitive advantage)

When a company is suffering a short term problem, Buffett looks at cash or marketable securities to see whether it has the financial strength to ride it out.

Important: Lots of cash and marketable securities + little debt = good chance that the business will sail on through tough times.

Test to see what is creating cash by looking at past 7 yrs of balance sheets. This will reveal how the cash was created.

Be Aware

Depreciation estimates make the calculation of net income susceptible to management's accounting choices. These choices can be either overly aggressive or overly conservative.

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Compx International (Compx International) Business Description

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Address

5430 LBJ Freeway, Suite 1700, Dallas, TX, USA, 75240-2620

Website

https://www.compxinternational.com

Compx International Inc is a manufacturer of security products. Its security products are primarily used in recreational transportation, postal, office & institutional furniture, cabinetry, tool storage, healthcare, and a variety of other industries. Also, it is engaged in the manufacturing of stainless steel exhaust systems, gauges, throttle controls, and trim tabs for the recreational marine industry. The company's operating segment includes Security Products and Marine Components. The company generates maximum revenue from the Security Products segment, which manufactures mechanical and electrical cabinet locks and other locking mechanisms. Its geographical segments are the United States, Canada, Mexico, and others, of which the United States accounts for the vast majority of revenue.

Executives

Gina A. Norris	director	1329 MILLWOOD ROAD, MCKINNEY TX 75069
Ann Manix	director	5430 LBJ FREEWAY, SUITE 1700, DALLAS TX 75240-2620
Kevin B Kramer	director	C/O STONERIGDGE INC., 9400 E. MARKET ST, WARREN OH 44484
Andrew B Nace	officer: Vice President	5430 LBJ FREEWAY, SUITE 1700, DALLAS TX 75240-2620
Kristin B Mccoy	officer: EVP, Tax	5430 LBJ FREEWAY, SUITE 1700, DALLAS TX 75240
Bryan A. Hanley	officer: Vice President and Treasurer	5430 LBJ FREEWAY, SUITE 1700, DALLAS TX 75240-2620
Amy A. Samford	officer: Vice President and CFO	5430 LBJ FREEWAY, SUITE 1700, DALLAS TX 75240-2620
Mary A. Tidlund	director	5430 LBJ FREEWAY, SUITE 1700, DALLAS TX 75240-2620
Bart W Reichert	officer: Vice President, Internal Audit	5430 LBJ FREEWAY, SUITE 1700, DALLAS TX 75240
Michael Shawn Simmons	officer: SVP & Chief Financial Officer	5430 LBJ FREEWAY, SUITE 1700, DALLAS TX 75240-2620
Darci B Scott	officer: Vice President, Tax	5430 LBJ FREEWAY, SUITE 1700, DALLAS TX 75240
Robert D Graham	officer: Executive Vice President	5430 LBJ FREEWAY, SUITE 1700, DALLAS TX 75240-2620
Amy E. Ruf	officer: Vice President and Controller	5430 LBJ FREEWAY, SUITE 1700, DALLAS TX 75240-2620
Terri Herrington	director	C/O CONTRAN CORPORATION, 5430 LBJ FREEWAY, SUITE 1700, DALLAS TX 75240-2620
Jane Rast Grimm	officer: VP and Secretary	5430 LBJ FREEWAY, SUITE 1700, DALLAS TX 75240