Compx InternationalCIX -0.85%74 Gross Margin % is 32.67% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 30.48. 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 1,007 Business Services companies, Compx International ranks worse than 56.01% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Compx International's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CIX'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 28.34 Med: 30.48 Max: 32.37
Current: 31.07
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Compx International was 32.37%. The lowest was 28.34%. And the median was 30.48%.
CIX's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 56.01% of 1007
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 34.46
vs CIX: 31.07
Compx International had a gross margin of 32.67% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Compx International was 0.40% per year.
Compx International (AMEX:CIX) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Compx International had a gross margin of 32.67% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Compx International Gross Margin % Related Terms
Compx International Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Compx International's Gross 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 Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross 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 Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Compx International's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Compx International's Gross 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Compx International (CIX) has a Gross Margin % of 32.67% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Compx International and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 30.48. Over the past decade, Compx International's Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.34 to 32.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Compx International ranks #564 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 56%.
Is Compx International's Gross Margin % too high?
Compx International's current Gross Margin % of 32.67% is near median its 10-year median of 30.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 28.34 to a high of 32.37. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.46. Compx International's value of 32.67% is 5.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Compx International ranks #564 out of 1007 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 Gross Margin % compare to NL and YOOV?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Compx International ranks #564 out of 1007 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Compx International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.46. Compx International's value of 32.67% is 5.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Compx International's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.34 to 32.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.48 vs. the industry median of 34.46, Compx International has consistently been below 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 Gross Margin % for a Business Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Business Services companies is 34.46, based on 1,007 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Compx International's current Gross Margin % of 32.67% is 5.2% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Compx International and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 34.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Compx International's current Gross Margin % is 32.67%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 30.48. 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 Gross Margin % is 32.67%, which is near median its 10-year median of 30.48 and 5.2% below the Business Services industry median of 34.46. 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 Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Compx International (CIX), the current Gross Margin % is 32.67% 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:
Gross Margin %: 32.67% (near median its 10-year median of 30.48)
GF Value™: $24.05 vs. price of $26.77 (11.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 5.2% below the Business Services median (#564 of 1007)
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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