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Compx InternationalCIX -0.25%75 Net Cash per Share is $2.75 as of Mar. 2026, which is 52% below its 10-year median of 5.75. GuruFocus rates CIX with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $24.01 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 259 Business Services companies, Compx International ranks worse than 64.48% on this metric.
Compx International (AMEX:CIX) Net Cash per Share Explanation
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Compx International Net Cash per Share Related Terms
Compx International Net Cash per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Compx International's Net Cash 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.
CIX vs NL, MG, BAER: Net Cash per Share Comparison
For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, Compx International's Price-to-Net-Cash, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Cash 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 Price-to-Net-Cash vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Compx International's Price-to-Net-Cash distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Compx International's Price-to-Net-Cash falls into.
Compx International Net Cash per Share Calculation
In the calculation of a company's Net Cash per Share, assets other than cash and short term investments are considered to be worth nothing. But the company has to pay its debt and other liabilities in full. This is an extremely conservative way of valuation. Most companies have negative Net Cash per Share. But sometimes a company's price may be lower than its net-cash.
Compx International's Net Cash per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 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.
Compx International (CIX) has a Net Cash per Share of $2.75 as of Mar. 2026. Net cash per share equals the per-share value of cash and equivalents less total liabilities and minority interest. View historical data on Compx International and its competitors. This is 52% below median its historical median of 5.75. Over the past decade, Compx International's Net Cash per Share has ranged from 3.26 to 29.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Compx International ranks #167 out of 259 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 64.5%.
Is Compx International's Net Cash per Share too high?
Compx International's current Net Cash per Share of $2.75 is 52% below median its 10-year median of 5.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.26 to a high of 29.81. The Business Services industry median Net Cash per Share is 6.70. Compx International's value of $2.75 is 59% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Compx International ranks #167 out of 259 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Compx International has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Compx International's Net Cash per Share compare to NL and MG?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Compx International ranks #167 out of 259 companies for Net Cash per Share. This places Compx International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Cash per Share is 6.70. Compx International's value of $2.75 is 59% below this benchmark. Historically, Compx International's own Net Cash per Share has ranged from 3.26 to 29.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.75 vs. the industry median of 6.70, 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 Net Cash per Share for a Business Services company?
The median Net Cash per Share among Business Services companies is 6.70, based on 259 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Cash per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Cash per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Compx International's current Net Cash per Share of $2.75 is 59% 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 Net Cash per Share mean?
A high Net Cash per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net cash per share equals the per-share value of cash and equivalents less total liabilities and minority interest. View historical data on Compx International and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Net Cash per Share is 6.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Compx International's current Net Cash per Share is $2.75, which is 52% below median its own 10-year median of 5.75. 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 $24.01, compared to a current price of $28.31 — trading 17.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Cash per Share is $2.75, which is 52% below median its 10-year median of 5.75 and 59% below the Business Services industry median of 6.70. Compx International's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Cash per Share calculated?
Net Cash per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Compx International (CIX), the current Net Cash per Share is $2.75 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 $28.31 is trading 17.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $24.01.
GuruFocus considers Compx International to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CIX:
Net Cash per Share: $2.75 (52% below median its 10-year median of 5.75)
GF Value™: $24.01 vs. price of $28.31 (17.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 59% below the Business Services median (#167 of 259)
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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