Compx International's book value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $11.43.
During the past 12 months, Compx International's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -4.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -4.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -3.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.20% per year.
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During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Compx International was 9.40% per year. The lowest was -12.60% per year. And the median was 2.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest P/B Ratio of Compx International was 2.74. The lowest was 0.91. And the median was 1.44.
Compx International (AMEX:CIX) Book Value per Share Explanation
Usually a company's book value and Tangible Book per Share may not reflect its true value. The assets may be carried on the balance sheets at the original cost minus depreciation. This may underestimate the true economic values of the assets. It also may over-estimate their true economic value because the assets can become obsolete.
For financial companies such as banks and insurance companies, their assets may be reported in current market value of the assets owned. Book values of financial companies are more accurate indicator of the economic value of the company.
Compx International Book Value per Share Related Terms
Compx International Book Value per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Compx International's Book Value per Share can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
CIX vs NL, BAER, YOOV: Book Value per Share Comparison
For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, Compx International's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Compx International PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Compx International's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Compx International's PB Ratio falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Compx International (CIX) has a Book Value per Share of $11.43 as of Mar. 2026. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Compx International and its competitors.
Is Compx International's Book Value per Share too high?
Compx International's current Book Value per Share is $11.43. Overall, Compx International has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Compx International's Book Value per Share compare to NL and BAER?
Compx International's Book Value per Share of $11.43 can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Book Value per Share for a Business Services company?
A good Book Value per Share depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Book Value per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Book Value per Share mean?
A high Book Value per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Compx International and its competitors. Compx International's current Book Value per Share is $11.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Compx International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compx International (CIX) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $24.05, compared to a current price of $25.56 — trading 6.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Book Value per Share is $11.43. Compx International's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Book Value per Share calculated?
Book Value per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Compx International (CIX), the current Book Value per Share is $11.43 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Compx International (CIX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compx International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $25.56 is trading 6.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $24.05.
GuruFocus considers Compx International to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CIX:
Book Value per Share: $11.43
GF Value™: $24.05 vs. price of $25.56 (6.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CIX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Compx International Inc is a manufacturer of security products. Its security products are 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 reportable operating segment includes Security Products and Marine Components. It generates maximum revenue from the Security Products segment, which manufactures mechanical and electrical cabinet locks and other locking mechanisms. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from the United States, followed by Canada, Mexico, and other markets.
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