Compx International (Compx International) GF Value Rank

: 3 (As of Today)

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Compx International has the GF Value Rank of 3.

The GF Value Rank is determined by the price-to-GF-Value (P/GF Value) ratio, a proprietary metric calculated based on historical multiples along with an adjustment factor based on a company's past returns and growth and future estimates of the business' performance.

GuruFocus found that for valuation, we cannot simply give stocks a better GF Value rank simply because they have a lower P/GF Value ratio. Backtesting shows that over the long term, the two worst-performing groups are the most expensive group (with the highest P/GF Value ratio) and the least expensive group (with the lowest P/GF Value ratio).

We can understand why the most expensive group underperforms. We were initially puzzled by the underperformance of the least expensive group, but we realized there is a reason why some stocks are super cheap. If they look too undervalued, it is often because the businesses behind them are poor quality. The market realized this and gave them low valuations. In a way, the market is efficient.

After multiple backtesting analyses, we granted the stocks in third-cheapest percentile the highest GF Value rank, as they have performed the best over a full market cycle. Stock performance is actually not as sensitive to valuation as it is to growth and profitability. On average, the companies in the 20%-50% valuation groups have similar performances. Therefore, we should avoid the most expensive and the least expensive stocks. We can be more tolerant of valuation.

Please click GF Score to see more details on the GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Competitive Comparison

For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, Compx International's GF Value Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Value Rank 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 GF Value Rank Distribution

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Compx International's GF Value Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Compx International's GF Value Rank falls into.

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Compx International (Compx International) Business Description

Industry

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Traded in Other Exchanges

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Address

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

Website

https://www.compxinternational.com

Compx International Inc is a manufacturer of security products. Its security products are primarily 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 operating segment includes Security Products and Marine Components. The company generates maximum revenue from the Security Products segment, which manufactures mechanical and electrical cabinet locks and other locking mechanisms. Its geographical segments are the United States, Canada, Mexico, and others, of which the United States accounts for the vast majority of revenue.

Executives

Gina A. Norris	director	1329 MILLWOOD ROAD, MCKINNEY TX 75069
Ann Manix	director	5430 LBJ FREEWAY, SUITE 1700, DALLAS TX 75240-2620
Kevin B Kramer	director	C/O STONERIGDGE INC., 9400 E. MARKET ST, WARREN OH 44484
Andrew B Nace	officer: Vice President	5430 LBJ FREEWAY, SUITE 1700, DALLAS TX 75240-2620
Kristin B Mccoy	officer: EVP, Tax	5430 LBJ FREEWAY, SUITE 1700, DALLAS TX 75240
Bryan A. Hanley	officer: Vice President and Treasurer	5430 LBJ FREEWAY, SUITE 1700, DALLAS TX 75240-2620
Amy A. Samford	officer: Vice President and CFO	5430 LBJ FREEWAY, SUITE 1700, DALLAS TX 75240-2620
Mary A. Tidlund	director	5430 LBJ FREEWAY, SUITE 1700, DALLAS TX 75240-2620
Bart W Reichert	officer: Vice President, Internal Audit	5430 LBJ FREEWAY, SUITE 1700, DALLAS TX 75240
Michael Shawn Simmons	officer: SVP & Chief Financial Officer	5430 LBJ FREEWAY, SUITE 1700, DALLAS TX 75240-2620
Darci B Scott	officer: Vice President, Tax	5430 LBJ FREEWAY, SUITE 1700, DALLAS TX 75240
Robert D Graham	officer: Executive Vice President	5430 LBJ FREEWAY, SUITE 1700, DALLAS TX 75240-2620
Amy E. Ruf	officer: Vice President and Controller	5430 LBJ FREEWAY, SUITE 1700, DALLAS TX 75240-2620
Terri Herrington	director	C/O CONTRAN CORPORATION, 5430 LBJ FREEWAY, SUITE 1700, DALLAS TX 75240-2620
Jane Rast Grimm	officer: VP and Secretary	5430 LBJ FREEWAY, SUITE 1700, DALLAS TX 75240