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Compx InternationalCIX 71 Cash-to-Debt is 52.42 as of Jun. 2026, which is 99% below its 10-year median of 10,000.00. GuruFocus rates CIX with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.07 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,075 Business Services companies, Compx International ranks better than 88.09% on this metric.
Cash to Debt Ratio measures the financial strength of a company. It is calculated as a company's cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities divide by its debt. Compx International's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 52.42.
If Cash to Debt ratio is greater than 1, the company can pay off its debt using the cash in hand. Here we can see, Compx Internationalcould pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026.
(1) Note: An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
The historical rank and industry rank for Compx International's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
CIX'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 48.76 Med: No Debt Max: No Debt
Current: 52.42
During the past 13 years, Compx International's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was No Debt. The lowest was 48.76. And the median was No Debt.
CIX's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than 88.09% of 1075
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.15
vs CIX: 52.42
Compx International (AMEX:CIX) Cash-to-Debt Explanation
If Cash to Debt ratio is greater than 1, the company can pay off its debt using the cash in hand. If it is smaller than 1, it means the company has more debt than the cash in hands. In this case, it is important to look the the company's Interest Coverage. Ben Graham requires that a company must have an Interest Coverage of at least 5.
Compx International Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
Compx International Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Compx International's Cash-to-Debt 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.
Note: An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, Compx International's Cash-to-Debt, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash-to-Debt 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-to-Debt vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Compx International's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Compx International's Cash-to-Debt 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-to-Debt of 52.42 as of Jun. 2026. This is 99% below median its historical median of 10,000.00. Over the past decade, Compx International's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 48.76 to 10,000.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Compx International ranks #128 out of 1075 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 11.9%.
Is Compx International's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Compx International's current Cash-to-Debt of 52.42 is 99% below median its 10-year median of 10,000.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 48.76 to a high of 10,000.00. The Business Services industry median Cash-to-Debt is 1.15. Compx International's value of 52.42 is 4458.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Compx International ranks #128 out of 1075 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 71/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Compx International's Cash-to-Debt compare to NL and MG?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Compx International ranks #128 out of 1075 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Compx International in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 1.15. Compx International's value of 52.42 is 4458.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Compx International's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 48.76 to 10,000.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10,000.00 vs. the industry median of 1.15, 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-to-Debt for a Business Services company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Business Services companies is 1.15, based on 1,075 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash-to-Debt significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash-to-Debt should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Compx International's current Cash-to-Debt of 52.42 is 4458.3% 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-to-Debt mean?
A high Cash-to-Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Business Services industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 1.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Compx International's current Cash-to-Debt is 52.42, which is 99% below median its own 10-year median of 10,000.00. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $25.07, compared to a current price of $30.77 — trading 22.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 52.42, which is 99% below median its 10-year median of 10,000.00 and 4458.3% above the Business Services industry median of 1.15. Compx International's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash-to-Debt calculated?
Cash-to-Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Compx International (CIX), the current Cash-to-Debt is 52.42 as of Jun. 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 $30.77 is trading 22.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $25.07.
GuruFocus considers Compx International to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CIX:
Cash-to-Debt: 52.42 (99% below median its 10-year median of 10,000.00)
GF Value™: $25.07 vs. price of $30.77 (22.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 4458.3% above the Business Services median (#128 of 1075)
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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