Compx InternationalCIX -0.85%74 PEG Ratio is 2.55 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 34% above its 10-year median of 1.90. 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 447 Business Services companies, Compx International ranks worse than 75.17% on this metric.
* The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
The historical rank and industry rank for Compx International's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CIX'
s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.52 Med: 1.9 Max: 26.03
Current: 2.55
During the past 13 years, Compx International's highest PEG Ratio was 26.03. The lowest was 0.52. And the median was 1.90.
CIX's PEG Ratio is ranked worse than 75.17% of 447
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.15
vs CIX: 2.55
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
Compx International (AMEX:CIX) PEG Ratio Explanation
To compare stocks with different growth rates, Peter Lynch invented a ratio called PEG Ratio. PEG Ratio is defined as the P/E ratio divided by the growth ratio. He thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued. Still he said he would rather buy a company growing 20% a year with a P/E of 20, instead of a company growing 10% a year with a P/E of 10.
Compx International PEG Ratio Related Terms
Compx International PEG Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Compx International's PEG 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 PEG Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PEG 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 PEG Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Compx International's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Compx International's PEG Ratio 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.
* Note: The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
Compx International (CIX) has a PEG Ratio of 2.55 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Compx International and its competitors. This is 34% above median its historical median of 1.90. Over the past decade, Compx International's PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.52 to 26.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Compx International ranks #336 out of 447 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 75.2%.
Is Compx International's PEG Ratio too high?
Compx International's current PEG Ratio of 2.55 is 34% above median its 10-year median of 1.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.52 to a high of 26.03. The Business Services industry median PEG Ratio is 1.15. Compx International's value of 2.55 is 121.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Compx International ranks #336 out of 447 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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 PEG Ratio compare to NL and YOOV?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Compx International ranks #336 out of 447 companies for PEG Ratio. This places Compx International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.15. Compx International's value of 2.55 is 121.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Compx International's own PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.52 to 26.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.90 vs. the industry median of 1.15, 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 PEG Ratio for a Business Services company?
The median PEG Ratio among Business Services companies is 1.15, based on 447 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PEG Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PEG Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Compx International's current PEG Ratio of 2.55 is 121.7% 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 PEG Ratio mean?
A high PEG Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Compx International and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median PEG Ratio is 1.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Compx International's current PEG Ratio is 2.55, which is 34% above median its own 10-year median of 1.90. 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 PEG Ratio is 2.55, which is 34% above median its 10-year median of 1.90 and 121.7% above the Business Services industry median of 1.15. 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 PEG Ratio calculated?
PEG Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Compx International (CIX), the current PEG Ratio is 2.55 as of Jun. 25, 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:
PEG Ratio: 2.55 (34% above median its 10-year median of 1.90)
GF Value™: $24.05 vs. price of $26.77 (11.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 121.7% above the Business Services median (#336 of 447)
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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