Compx InternationalCIX -0.85%74 ROE % is 16.76% as of Mar. 2026, which is 61% above its 10-year median of 10.40. 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 1,058 Business Services companies, Compx International ranks better than 70.04% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Compx International's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:
CIX'
s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.26 Med: 10.4 Max: 14.14
Current: 14.14
During the past 13 years, Compx International's highest ROE % was 14.14%. The lowest was 6.26%. And the median was 10.40%.
CIX's ROE % is ranked better than 70.04% of 1058
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 8.095
vs CIX: 14.14
Compx International (AMEX:CIX) ROE % Explanation
ROE % measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' equity (also known as net assets or assets minus liabilities). ROE % shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. ROE %s between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
The factors that affect a company's ROE % can be illustrated with the three-step DuPont Analysis:
Note:
The net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue data. The same rule applies to Pre-Tax Income and Operating Income.
* In the five-step DuPont Analysis, Operating Income is only available for non-financial companies. Thus, for Insurance companies, we use EBIT as a substitution of Operating Income. For Banks, both Operating Income and EBIT is unavailable. Thus we combined Interest Burden and Operating Margin % into Pretax Margin %, and the DuPont Analysis is divided into four components instead.
* 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.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the equity multiplier when investing in high ROE % companies. Like ROA %, ROE % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their ROE %s can be extremely high.
Compx International ROE % Related Terms
Compx International ROE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Compx International's ROE % 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 ROE %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % 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 ROE % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Compx International's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Compx International's ROE % 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.
In the calculation of annual ROE %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Compx International (CIX) has a ROE % of 16.76% as of Mar. 2026. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Compx International and its competitors. This is 61% above median its historical median of 10.40. Over the past decade, Compx International's ROE % has ranged from 6.26 to 14.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Compx International ranks #317 out of 1058 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 30%.
Is Compx International's ROE % too high?
Compx International's current ROE % of 16.76% is 61% above median its 10-year median of 10.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.26 to a high of 14.14. The Business Services industry median ROE % is 8.10. Compx International's value of 16.76% is 107% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Compx International ranks #317 out of 1058 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 ROE % compare to NL and YOOV?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Compx International ranks #317 out of 1058 companies for ROE %. This puts Compx International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROE % is 8.10. Compx International's value of 16.76% is 107% above this benchmark. Historically, Compx International's own ROE % has ranged from 6.26 to 14.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.40 vs. the industry median of 8.10, 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 ROE % for a Business Services company?
The median ROE % among Business Services companies is 8.10, based on 1,058 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Compx International's current ROE % of 16.76% is 107% 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 ROE % mean?
A high ROE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Compx International and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median ROE % is 8.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Compx International's current ROE % is 16.76%, which is 61% above median its own 10-year median of 10.40. 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 ROE % is 16.76%, which is 61% above median its 10-year median of 10.40 and 107% above the Business Services industry median of 8.10. 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 ROE % calculated?
ROE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Compx International (CIX), the current ROE % is 16.76% 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:
ROE %: 16.76% (61% above median its 10-year median of 10.40)
GF Value™: $24.05 vs. price of $26.77 (11.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 107% above the Business Services median (#317 of 1058)
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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