Compx InternationalCIX 74 PB Ratio is 2.38 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 65% above its 10-year median of 1.44. GuruFocus rates CIX with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $24.05 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,049 Business Services companies, Compx International ranks worse than 66.16% on this metric.
Compx International Inc stock PB Ratio (=2.38) is close to 1-year high of 2.61.
The historical rank and industry rank for Compx International's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CIX'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.91 Med: 1.44 Max: 2.74
Current: 2.38
During the past 13 years, Compx International's highest PB Ratio was 2.74. The lowest was 0.91. And the median was 1.44.
CIX's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 66.16% of 1049
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.62
vs CIX: 2.38
During the past 12 months, Compx International's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -4.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -4.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -3.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Compx International was 9.40% per year. The lowest was -12.60% per year. And the median was 2.60% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Compx International (AMEX:CIX) PB Ratio Explanation
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
Compx International PB Ratio Related Terms
Compx International PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Compx International's PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Compx International's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Compx International's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Compx International (CIX) has a PB Ratio of 2.38 as of Jun. 27, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Compx International and its competitors. This is 65% above median its historical median of 1.44. Over the past decade, Compx International's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.91 to 2.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Compx International ranks #694 out of 1049 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 66.2%.
Is Compx International's PB Ratio too high?
Compx International's current PB Ratio of 2.38 is 65% above median its 10-year median of 1.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.91 to a high of 2.74. The Business Services industry median PB Ratio is 1.62. Compx International's value of 2.38 is 46.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Compx International ranks #694 out of 1049 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 PB Ratio compare to NL and YOOV?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Compx International ranks #694 out of 1049 companies for PB Ratio. This places Compx International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.62. Compx International's value of 2.38 is 46.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Compx International's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.91 to 2.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.44 vs. the industry median of 1.62, 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 PB Ratio for a Business Services company?
The median PB Ratio among Business Services companies is 1.62, based on 1,049 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Compx International's current PB Ratio of 2.38 is 46.9% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Compx International and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Compx International's current PB Ratio is 2.38, which is 65% above median its own 10-year median of 1.44. 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 $27.19 — trading 13.1% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 2.38, which is 65% above median its 10-year median of 1.44 and 46.9% above the Business Services industry median of 1.62. Compx International's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Compx International (CIX), the current PB Ratio is 2.38 as of Jun. 27, 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 Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CIX:
PB Ratio: 2.38 (65% above median its 10-year median of 1.44)
GF Value™: $24.05 vs. price of $27.19 (13.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 46.9% above the Business Services median (#694 of 1049)
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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