CIX (Compx International) ROCE %: 20.06% (As of Mar. 2026)

What is Compx International ROCE %?

Compx International CIX -0.85% 74 ROCE % is 20.06% as of Mar. 2026. 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.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Compx International's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 20.06%.

Compx International (AMEX:CIX) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

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Compx International ROCE % Historical Data

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Compx International Annual Data

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15.78

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Compx International ROCE % Calculation

Compx International's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %	=	EBIT	/	( (Capital Employed	+	Capital Employed)	/ count )
		(A: Dec. 2025 )		(A: Dec. 2024 )		(A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	EBIT	/	( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)	+	(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )	/ count )
		(A: Dec. 2025 )		(A: Dec. 2024 )		(A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	22.604	/	( ( (163.044 - 15.775)	+	(156.194 - 17.046) )	/ 2 )
	=	22.604	/	( (147.269	+	139.148)	/ 2 )
	=	22.604	/	143.2085
	=	15.78 %

Compx International's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %	=	EBIT ⁽¹⁾	/	( (Capital Employed	+	Capital Employed)	/ count )
		(Q: Mar. 2026 )		(Q: Dec. 2025 )		(Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	EBIT	/	( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)	+	(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )	/ count )
		(Q: Mar. 2026 )		(Q: Dec. 2025 )		(Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	28.2	/	( ( (156.194 - 17.046)	+	(156.362 - 14.307) )	/ 2 )
	=	28.2	/	( ( 139.148	+	142.055 )	/ 2 )
	=	28.2	/	140.6015
	=	20.06 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

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What does a ROCE % of 20.06% mean?

Compx International (CIX) has a ROCE % of 20.06% as of Mar. 2026.

Is Compx International's ROCE % too high?

Compx International's current ROCE % is 20.06%. The Business Services industry median ROCE % is 8.88. Compx International's value of 20.06% is 125.9% above this industry median. 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 ROCE % compare to NL and YOOV?

Compx International's ROCE % of 20.06% can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. The industry median ROCE % is 8.88. Compx International's value of 20.06% is 125.9% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good ROCE % for a Business Services company?

The median ROCE % among Business Services companies is 8.88, based on 1,070 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Compx International's current ROCE % of 20.06% is 125.9% 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 ROCE % mean?

A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Business Services industry, the median ROCE % is 8.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Compx International's current ROCE % is 20.06%. 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 ROCE % is 20.06% and 125.9% above the Business Services industry median of 8.88. 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 ROCE % calculated?

ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Compx International (CIX), the current ROCE % is 20.06% 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 $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:

ROCE %: 20.06%
GF Value™: $24.05 vs. price of $26.77 (11.3% above fair value)
GF Score™: 74/100 with 2 warning signs
Industry Position: 125.9% above the Business Services median

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Compx International Business Description

Industry Industrials Business Services

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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 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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