Compx InternationalCIX +2.73%73 Quick Ratio is 4.89 as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 5.23. GuruFocus rates CIX with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $24.05 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,092 Business Services companies, Compx International ranks better than 89.38% on this metric.
Compx International has a quick ratio of 4.89. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Compx International's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CIX'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.14 Med: 5.23 Max: 8.29
Current: 4.89
During the past 13 years, Compx International's highest Quick Ratio was 8.29. The lowest was 3.14. And the median was 5.23.
CIX's Quick Ratio is ranked better than 89.38% of 1092
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.67
vs CIX: 4.89
Compx International (AMEX:CIX) Quick Ratio Explanation
The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.
In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.
The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
Compx International Quick Ratio Related Terms
Compx International Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Compx International's Quick 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 Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick 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 Quick Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Compx International's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Compx International's Quick Ratio falls into.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.
Compx International's Quick Ratio 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 Quick Ratio of 4.89 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Compx International and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.23. Over the past decade, Compx International's Quick Ratio has ranged from 3.14 to 8.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Compx International ranks #116 out of 1092 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 10.6%.
Is Compx International's Quick Ratio too high?
Compx International's current Quick Ratio of 4.89 is near median its 10-year median of 5.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.14 to a high of 8.29. The Business Services industry median Quick Ratio is 1.67. Compx International's value of 4.89 is 192.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Compx International ranks #116 out of 1092 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 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Compx International's Quick Ratio compare to NL and YOOV?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Compx International ranks #116 out of 1092 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Compx International in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.67. Compx International's value of 4.89 is 192.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Compx International's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 3.14 to 8.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.23 vs. the industry median of 1.67, 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 Quick Ratio for a Business Services company?
The median Quick Ratio among Business Services companies is 1.67, based on 1,092 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Compx International's current Quick Ratio of 4.89 is 192.8% 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 Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Compx International and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Compx International's current Quick Ratio is 4.89, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.23. 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 $27.50 — trading 14.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 4.89, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.23 and 192.8% above the Business Services industry median of 1.67. 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 Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Compx International (CIX), the current Quick Ratio is 4.89 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 $27.50 is trading 14.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $24.05.
GuruFocus considers Compx International to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CIX:
Quick Ratio: 4.89 (near median its 10-year median of 5.23)
GF Value™: $24.05 vs. price of $27.50 (14.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 192.8% above the Business Services median (#116 of 1092)
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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