Compx InternationalCIX 74 EBIT per Share is $1.93 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CIX with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $24.05 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 848 Business Services companies, Compx International ranks worse than 68.99% on this metric.
Compx International's EBIT per Share for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.57.
Its EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.93.
During the past 12 months, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Compx International was 24.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was -3.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 8.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 4.90% per year.
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The historical rank and industry rank for Compx International's EBIT per Share or its related term are showing as below:
CIX'
s 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -45.4 Med: 2.4 Max: 45.7
Current: -3.8
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Compx International was 45.70% per year. The lowest was -45.40% per year. And the median was 2.40% per year.
CIX's 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate is ranked worse than 68.99% of 848
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 7.9
vs CIX: -3.80
Compx International (AMEX:CIX) EBIT per Share Explanation
EBIT is a company's earnings before interest and tax expenses are deducted. It measures a company's profit generates from operating, ignoring tax burden and capital structure. As the tax expense are not deducted, EBIT is helpful when comparing companies in the same industry but with different tax situations. Also, the interest expense are included in EBIT, making it useful to compare companies that have high interest expenses due to large amount of debt.
Compx International EBIT per Share Related Terms
Compx International EBIT per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Compx International's EBIT 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.
EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1.93
* 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 EBIT per Share of $1.93 as of Mar. 2026. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Compx International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Compx International ranks #585 out of 848 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 69%.
Is Compx International's EBIT per Share too high?
Compx International's current EBIT per Share is $1.93. The Business Services industry median EBIT per Share is 7.90. Compx International's value of $1.93 is 75.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Compx International ranks #585 out of 848 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Compx International has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Compx International's EBIT per Share compare to NL and YOOV?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Compx International ranks #585 out of 848 companies for EBIT per Share. This places Compx International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBIT per Share is 7.90. Compx International's value of $1.93 is 75.6% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT per Share for a Business Services company?
The median EBIT per Share among Business Services companies is 7.90, based on 848 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBIT per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBIT per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Compx International's current EBIT per Share of $1.93 is 75.6% below 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 EBIT per Share mean?
A high EBIT per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Compx International and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median EBIT per Share is 7.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Compx International's current EBIT per Share is $1.93. 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 $27.19 — trading 13.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT per Share is $1.93 and 75.6% below the Business Services industry median of 7.90. Compx International's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBIT per Share calculated?
EBIT per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Compx International (CIX), the current EBIT per Share is $1.93 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 $27.19 is trading 13.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $24.05.
GuruFocus considers Compx International to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CIX:
EBIT per Share: $1.93
GF Value™: $24.05 vs. price of $27.19 (13.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 75.6% below the Business Services median (#585 of 848)
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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