Compx InternationalCIX +1.08%75 Cash Ratio is 3.46 as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 3.92. GuruFocus rates CIX with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $24.04 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,064 Business Services companies, Compx International ranks better than 90.98% on this metric.
Compx International has a Cash Ratio of 3.46. It generally indicates that the company is able to cover all short-term debt and still have cash remaining.
The historical rank and industry rank for Compx International's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CIX'
s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2 Med: 3.92 Max: 6.62
Current: 3.46
During the past 13 years, Compx International's highest Cash Ratio was 6.62. The lowest was 2.00. And the median was 3.92.
CIX's Cash Ratio is ranked better than 90.98% of 1064
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.63
vs CIX: 3.46
Compx International (AMEX:CIX) Cash Ratio Explanation
The cash ratio is more conservative than other liquidity ratios, such as Quick Ratio and Current Ratio, because it only considers a company's most liquid resources. The numerator of cash ratio only considers Cash, Cash Equivalents and marketable securities. Other current assets, such as accounts receivable and inventories, are not included. The rationale is that these assets may require time to be transformed into cash, and the amount of money received is also uncertain.
The cash ratio shows a company’s ability to pay all current liabilities immediately without selling or liquidating other assets. Generally speaking, a higher cash ratio suggests the company has a stronger ability to cover its short-term debt. However, a high cash ratio could also indicate inefficient management: the company is inefficient in making full utilization of cash to invest protential profitable project. It may also suggest that the company is not confident about future profitability.
In general, the higher the cash ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
Compx International Cash Ratio Related Terms
Compx International Cash Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Compx International's Cash Ratio 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.
For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, Compx International's Cash Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash 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 Cash Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Compx International's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Compx International's Cash 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 Cash Ratio of 3.46 as of Mar. 2026. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Compx International and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 3.92. Over the past decade, Compx International's Cash Ratio has ranged from 2.00 to 6.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Compx International ranks #96 out of 1064 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 9%.
Is Compx International's Cash Ratio too high?
Compx International's current Cash Ratio of 3.46 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 3.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 6.62. The Business Services industry median Cash Ratio is 0.63. Compx International's value of 3.46 is 449.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Compx International ranks #96 out of 1064 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Compx International has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Compx International's Cash Ratio compare to NL and BAER?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Compx International ranks #96 out of 1064 companies for Cash Ratio. This places Compx International in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.63. Compx International's value of 3.46 is 449.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Compx International's own Cash Ratio has ranged from 2.00 to 6.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.92 vs. the industry median of 0.63, Compx International has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Ratio for a Business Services company?
The median Cash Ratio among Business Services companies is 0.63, based on 1,064 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Compx International's current Cash Ratio of 3.46 is 449.2% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Ratio mean?
A high Cash Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Compx International and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Compx International's current Cash Ratio is 3.46, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 3.92. 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 $24.04, compared to a current price of $25.27 — trading 5.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 3.46, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 3.92 and 449.2% above the Business Services industry median of 0.63. Compx International's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Ratio calculated?
Cash Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Compx International (CIX), the current Cash Ratio is 3.46 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 $25.27 is trading 5.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $24.04.
GuruFocus considers Compx International to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CIX:
Cash Ratio: 3.46 (12% below median its 10-year median of 3.92)
GF Value™: $24.04 vs. price of $25.27 (5.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 449.2% above the Business Services median (#96 of 1064)
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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