GURUFOCUS.COM » STOCK LIST » Industrials » Business Services » Compx International Inc (AMEX:CIX) » Definitions » Degree of Operating Leverage

CIX (Compx International) Degree of Operating Leverage : 2.13 (As of Mar. 2025)


View and export this data going back to 1998. Start your Free Trial

What is Compx International Degree of Operating Leverage?

Degree of Operating Leverage (DOL) measures the percentage change in EBIT for a unit change in Revenue. Compx International's Degree of Operating Leverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2025 was 2.13. The higher Degree of Operating Leverage, the higher operating risk the company will take.

The industry rank for Compx International's Degree of Operating Leverage or its related term are showing as below:

CIX's Degree of Operating Leverage is ranked worse than
65.63% of 1001 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.99 vs CIX: 2.13

Compx International Degree of Operating Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for Compx International's Degree of Operating Leverage 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.

* Premium members only.

Compx International Degree of Operating Leverage Chart

Compx International Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Degree of Operating Leverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 4.24 3.21 1.31 - 3.48

Compx International Quarterly Data
Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25
Degree of Operating Leverage Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.40 -0.07 3.45 3.48 2.13

Competitive Comparison of Compx International's Degree of Operating Leverage

For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, Compx International's Degree of Operating Leverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Degree of Operating Leverage 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's Degree of Operating Leverage Distribution in the Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Compx International's Degree of Operating Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Compx International's Degree of Operating Leverage falls into.


;
;

Compx International Degree of Operating Leverage Calculation

Compx International's Degree of Operating Leverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2025 is calculated as:

Degree of Operating Leverage=% Change in EBIT**/% Change in Revenue
=( 19.177 (Mar. 2025) / 22.11 (Mar. 2024) - 1 )/( 148.242 (Mar. 2025) / 158.107 (Mar. 2024) - 1 )
=-0.1327/-0.0624
=2.13***

* 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.

** TTM data of EBIT and Revenue was used to calculate Degree of Operating Leverage.
*** Please be aware that the Degree of Operating Leverage calculations are based on company-level data using the primary share class. The calculated data provided is for demonstration purposes and may slightly differ from the results displayed in the title due to potential variations caused by currency exchange rate differences throughout the year.


Compx International  (AMEX:CIX) Degree of Operating Leverage Explanation

Degree of Operating Leverage (DOL) is a leverage ratio that measures the sensitivity of a company’s operting income, also referred to as Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), to fluctuations in its Revenue. DOL is a method used to quantify a company’s operating risk. This risk is related to the company's structure of variable costs and fixed costs. Since the fixed costs do not allow the company to adjust the operating costs, the operating risk rises with a higher fixed-to-variable costs proportion.

A high Degree of Operating Leverage indicates that the company’s fixed costs exceed its variable costs. By increasing the sales, the company can earn more profits. In addition, the company must be able to maintain relatively high sales to cover all fixed costs.

Be Aware

The use of operating leverage varies across different industries and business sectors, and the application of Degree of Operating Leverage (DOL) should be adjusted accordingly.


Compx International Degree of Operating Leverage Related Terms

Thank you for viewing the detailed overview of Compx International's Degree of Operating Leverage provided by GuruFocus.com. Please click on the following links to see related term pages.


Compx International Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
N/A
Address
5430 LBJ Freeway, Suite 1700, Dallas, TX, USA, 75240-2620
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 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
Bryan A. Hanley officer: Vice President and Treasurer 5430 LBJ FREEWAY, SUITE 1700, DALLAS TX 75240-2620
Mary A. Tidlund director 5430 LBJ FREEWAY, SUITE 1700, DALLAS TX 75240-2620
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
Amy A. Samford officer: Vice President and CFO 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