Compx InternationalCIX +0.39%73 Days Inventory is 101.01 as of Mar. 2026, which is 23% above its 10-year median of 81.90. GuruFocus rates CIX with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $24.05 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 674 Business Services companies, Compx International ranks worse than 77.6% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Compx International's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
CIX'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 71.75 Med: 81.9 Max: 103.1
Current: 102.5
During the past 13 years, Compx International's highest Days Inventory was 103.10. The lowest was 71.75. And the median was 81.90.
CIX's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 77.6% of 674
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 25.26
vs CIX: 102.50
Compx International's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (93.37) to Mar. 2026 (101.01).
It might indicate that Compx International's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Compx International's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.90.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Compx International's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.75.
Compx International (AMEX:CIX) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Compx International's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Compx International's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
Compx International Days Inventory Related Terms
Compx International Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Compx International's Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Compx International's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Compx International's Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory of 101.01 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Compx International and its competitors. This is 23% above median its historical median of 81.90. Over the past decade, Compx International's Days Inventory has ranged from 71.75 to 103.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Compx International ranks #523 out of 674 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 77.6%.
Is Compx International's Days Inventory too high?
Compx International's current Days Inventory of 101.01 is 23% above median its 10-year median of 81.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 71.75 to a high of 103.10. The Business Services industry median Days Inventory is 25.26. Compx International's value of 101.01 is 299.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Compx International ranks #523 out of 674 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Compx International has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Compx International's Days Inventory compare to NL and YOOV?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Compx International ranks #523 out of 674 companies for Days Inventory. This places Compx International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 25.26. Compx International's value of 101.01 is 299.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Compx International's own Days Inventory has ranged from 71.75 to 103.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 81.90 vs. the industry median of 25.26, 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 Days Inventory for a Business Services company?
The median Days Inventory among Business Services companies is 25.26, based on 674 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Compx International's current Days Inventory of 101.01 is 299.9% 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Compx International and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Days Inventory is 25.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Compx International's current Days Inventory is 101.01, which is 23% above median its own 10-year median of 81.90. 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 $24.05, compared to a current price of $26.87 — trading 11.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 101.01, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 81.90 and 299.9% above the Business Services industry median of 25.26. 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 Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Compx International (CIX), the current Days Inventory is 101.01 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 $26.87 is trading 11.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $24.05.
GuruFocus considers Compx International to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CIX:
Days Inventory: 101.01 (23% above median its 10-year median of 81.90)
GF Value™: $24.05 vs. price of $26.87 (11.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 299.9% above the Business Services median (#523 of 674)
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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