Compx InternationalCIX 74 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 49.67% as of Mar. 2026, which is 37% above its 10-year median of 36.33. 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 1,081 Business Services companies, Compx International ranks better than 65.12% on this metric.
Joel Greenblatt defined Return on Capital differently in his book The Little Book That Still Beats the Market (Little Books. Big Profits). He defines ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % as EBIT divided by the total of Property, Plant and Equipment and net working capital. Compx International's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 49.67%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Compx International's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
CIX'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 24.57 Med: 36.33 Max: 42.88
Current: 40.58
During the past 13 years, Compx International's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 42.88%. The lowest was 24.57%. And the median was 36.33%.
CIX's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 65.12% of 1081
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 20.97
vs CIX: 40.58
Compx International's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 5.80% per year.
Compx International (AMEX:CIX) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Explanation
The way Joel Greenblatt defines Return on Capital is a more accurate measure of how efficiently the company generates returns onthe capital actually invested in the business. EBIT is used instead of net income because the tax and interest payment may be affected by factors other than the core business operation. Intangible assets are not included in the calculation because they don't need to be replaced.
Compx International ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Compx International ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Compx International's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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.
CIX vs NL, BAER, YOOV: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, Compx International's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Compx International's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Compx International's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Compx International ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Calculation
Joel Greenblatt defined Return on Capital differently in his book The Little Book That Still Beats the Market (Little Books. Big Profits) . He defines Return on Capital as follows:
EBIT stands for Earnings Before Interest and Taxes.
Fixed Assets are also known as non-current assets. They include the Property, Plant and Equipment that the firm needs in its operation.
GuruFocus calculates net working capital as: (Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Deferred Revenue + Other Current Liabilities). We're trying to account for OPERATING assets and liabilities (part of daily business) when calculating working capital. Cash and marketable securities are considered NON-OPERATING assets and are not included in calculation. We will also back out all interest bearing debt, short term debt and the portion of long term debt that is due in the current period from the current liabilities. This debt will be considered when computing cost of capital and it would be inappropriate to count it twice.
Note:
The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.
* 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.
What does a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 49.67% mean?
Compx International (CIX) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 49.67% as of Mar. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Compx International and its competitors. This is 37% above median its historical median of 36.33. Over the past decade, Compx International's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 24.57 to 42.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Compx International ranks #377 out of 1081 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 34.9%.
Is Compx International's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Compx International's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 49.67% is 37% above median its 10-year median of 36.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.57 to a high of 42.88. The Business Services industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 20.97. Compx International's value of 49.67% is 136.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Compx International ranks #377 out of 1081 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to NL and BAER?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Compx International ranks #377 out of 1081 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This puts Compx International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 20.97. Compx International's value of 49.67% is 136.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Compx International's own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 24.57 to 42.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 36.33 vs. the industry median of 20.97, 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for a Business Services company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Business Services companies is 20.97, based on 1,081 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Compx International's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 49.67% is 136.9% 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % mean?
A high ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Compx International and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 20.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Compx International's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 49.67%, which is 37% above median its own 10-year median of 36.33. 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 49.67%, which is 37% above median its 10-year median of 36.33 and 136.9% above the Business Services industry median of 20.97. 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % calculated?
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Compx International (CIX), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 49.67% 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 Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CIX:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 49.67% (37% above median its 10-year median of 36.33)
GF Value™: $24.05 vs. price of $27.19 (13.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 136.9% above the Business Services median (#377 of 1081)
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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