CIX (Compx International) OCF Margin %: -2.85% (As of Mar. 2026)


CIX Compx International Inc CIX
73 GF Score
Price $27.19
GF Value $24.05
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Compx International OCF Margin %?

Compx International CIX +1.57% 73 OCF Margin % is -2.85% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CIX with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $24.05 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,070 Business Services companies, Compx International ranks better than 69.07% on this metric.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. Compx International's Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1.2 Mil. Compx International's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $40.6 Mil. Therefore, Compx International's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -2.85%.

As of today, Compx International's current OCF Yield % is 6.52%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Compx International's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

CIX' s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.44   Med: 13.99   Max: 16
Current: 13.78


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Compx International was 16.00%. The lowest was 7.44%. And the median was 13.99%.

CIX's OCF Margin % is ranked better than
69.07% of 1070 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 7.075 vs CIX: 13.78


Compx International OCF Margin % Related Terms


Compx International OCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Compx International's OCF 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.

Compx International OCF Margin % Chart

Compx International Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
OCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 7.44 10.14 16.00 15.72 14.45

Compx International Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
OCF Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.34 11.71 15.66 31.90 -2.85

CIX vs NL, YOOV, BAER: OCF Margin % Comparison

For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, Compx International's OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF 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 OCF Margin % vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Compx International's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Compx International's OCF Margin % falls into.


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Compx International OCF Margin % Calculation

OCF Margin % is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Compx International's OCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=22.871/158.285
=14.45 %

Compx International's OCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1.157/40.569
=-2.85 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about OCF Margin % →
What does a OCF Margin % of -2.85% mean?
Compx International (CIX) has a OCF Margin % of -2.85% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Compx International and its competitors. Over the past decade, Compx International's OCF Margin % has ranged from 7.44 to 16.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Compx International ranks #331 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 30.9%.
Is Compx International's OCF Margin % too high?
Compx International's current OCF Margin % is -2.85%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.44 to a high of 16.00. Based on the distribution chart, Compx International ranks #331 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Compx International has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Compx International's OCF Margin % compare to NL and YOOV?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Compx International ranks #331 out of 1070 companies for OCF Margin %. This puts Compx International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 7.08. Historically, Compx International's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 7.44 to 16.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good OCF Margin % for a Business Services company?
The median OCF Margin % among Business Services companies is 7.08, based on 1,070 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Compx International and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median OCF Margin % is 7.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Compx International's current OCF Margin % is -2.85%. 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 Fairly Valued. 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 OCF Margin % is -2.85%. Compx International's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Compx International (CIX), the current OCF Margin % is -2.85% 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 Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CIX:

  • OCF Margin %: -2.85%
  • GF Value™: $24.05 vs. price of $27.19 (13.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 2 warning signs

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Compx International Business Description

Address 5430 LBJ Freeway, Suite 1700, Dallas, TX, USA, 75240-2620
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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