Compx InternationalCIX -0.85%74 Net Margin % is 14.42% as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 12.05. 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 1,074 Business Services companies, Compx International ranks better than 81.47% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Compx International's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CIX'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.01 Med: 12.05 Max: 14.01
Current: 12.74
CIX's Net Margin % is ranked better than 81.47% of 1074
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.83
vs CIX: 12.74
Compx International (AMEX:CIX) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Compx International Net Margin % Related Terms
Compx International Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Compx International's Net 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 Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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 Net Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Compx International's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Compx International's Net 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 Net Margin % of 14.42% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Compx International and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 12.05. Over the past decade, Compx International's Net Margin % has ranged from 9.01 to 14.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Compx International ranks #199 out of 1074 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 18.5%.
Is Compx International's Net Margin % too high?
Compx International's current Net Margin % of 14.42% is 20% above median its 10-year median of 12.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.01 to a high of 14.01. The Business Services industry median Net Margin % is 3.83. Compx International's value of 14.42% is 276.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Compx International ranks #199 out of 1074 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Net Margin % compare to NL and YOOV?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Compx International ranks #199 out of 1074 companies for Net Margin %. This places Compx International in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.83. Compx International's value of 14.42% is 276.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Compx International's own Net Margin % has ranged from 9.01 to 14.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.05 vs. the industry median of 3.83, 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 Net Margin % for a Business Services company?
The median Net Margin % among Business Services companies is 3.83, based on 1,074 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Compx International's current Net Margin % of 14.42% is 276.5% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Compx International and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Compx International's current Net Margin % is 14.42%, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 12.05. 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 Net Margin % is 14.42%, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 12.05 and 276.5% above the Business Services industry median of 3.83. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Compx International (CIX), the current Net Margin % is 14.42% 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:
Net Margin %: 14.42% (20% above median its 10-year median of 12.05)
GF Value™: $24.05 vs. price of $26.77 (11.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 276.5% above the Business Services median (#199 of 1074)
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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