Compx InternationalCIX -0.85%74 EBITDA Margin % is 19.52% as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 17.24. GuruFocus rates CIX with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $24.05 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,071 Business Services companies, Compx International ranks better than 67.79% on this metric.
Compx International (AMEX:CIX) EBITDA Margin % Explanation
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
Compx International EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Compx International EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Compx International's EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Compx International's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Compx International's EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % of 19.52% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Compx International and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 17.24. Over the past decade, Compx International's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 13.66 to 18.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Compx International ranks #345 out of 1071 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 32.2%.
Is Compx International's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Compx International's current EBITDA Margin % of 19.52% is 13% above median its 10-year median of 17.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.66 to a high of 18.23. The Business Services industry median EBITDA Margin % is 10.93. Compx International's value of 19.52% is 78.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Compx International ranks #345 out of 1071 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above 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 EBITDA Margin % compare to NL and YOOV?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Compx International ranks #345 out of 1071 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This puts Compx International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 10.93. Compx International's value of 19.52% is 78.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Compx International's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 13.66 to 18.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.24 vs. the industry median of 10.93, 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 EBITDA Margin % for a Business Services company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Business Services companies is 10.93, based on 1,071 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Compx International's current EBITDA Margin % of 19.52% is 78.6% 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Compx International and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 10.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Compx International's current EBITDA Margin % is 19.52%, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 17.24. 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 $26.77 — trading 11.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 19.52%, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 17.24 and 78.6% above the Business Services industry median of 10.93. Compx International's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Compx International (CIX), the current EBITDA Margin % is 19.52% 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 $26.77 is trading 11.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $24.05.
GuruFocus considers Compx International to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CIX:
EBITDA Margin %: 19.52% (13% above median its 10-year median of 17.24)
GF Value™: $24.05 vs. price of $26.77 (11.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 78.6% above the Business Services median (#345 of 1071)
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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