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Compx InternationalCIX +0.30%75 Shiller PE Ratio is 18.57 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 16.55. GuruFocus rates CIX with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.02 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 550 Business Services companies, Compx International ranks better than 52.36% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Compx International's Shiller PE Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CIX'
s Shiller PE Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.94 Med: 16.55 Max: 26.48
Current: 18.59
During the past years, Compx International's highest Shiller PE Ratio was 26.48. The lowest was 10.94. And the median was 16.55.
CIX's Shiller PE Ratio is ranked better than 52.36% of 550
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 19.22
vs CIX: 18.59
E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years.
Compx International's adjusted earnings per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.590. Add all the adjusted EPS for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our E10, which is $1.62 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.
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Compx International (AMEX:CIX) Shiller PE Ratio Explanation
Compared with the regular PE Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Shiller PE Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of profit margins during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.
If a company has consistent business performance, the Shiller PE Ratio should give similar results to regular PE Ratio.
Compared with the PS Ratio, the Shiller PE Ratio makes the comparison between different industries more meaningful.
Be Aware
Shiller PE Ratio assumes that over the long term, businesses and profitability revert to their means. If a company's business model does not work in the future compared with the past, Shiller PE Ratio and PS Ratio will give false valuations.
Compx International Shiller PE Ratio Related Terms
Compx International Shiller PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Compx International's Shiller PE 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 Shiller PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Shiller PE 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 Shiller PE Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Compx International's Shiller PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Compx International's Shiller PE Ratio falls into.
For Shiller PE Ratio, the earnings of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/E calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Shiller PE Ratio is also called PE10.
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The same calculation is applied here to individual companies.
* 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.
Add all the adjusted EPS together and divide 10 will get our E10.
Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.
Compx International (CIX) has a Shiller PE Ratio of 18.57 as of Aug. 09, 2026. Shiller price-earnings ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted earnings over a 10-year period. View historical data on Compx International and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 16.55. Over the past decade, Compx International's Shiller PE Ratio has ranged from 10.94 to 26.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Compx International ranks #262 out of 550 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 47.6%.
Is Compx International's Shiller PE Ratio too high?
Compx International's current Shiller PE Ratio of 18.57 is 12% above median its 10-year median of 16.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.94 to a high of 26.48. The Business Services industry median Shiller PE Ratio is 19.22. Compx International's value of 18.57 is 3.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Compx International ranks #262 out of 550 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Compx International has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Compx International's Shiller PE Ratio compare to NL and MG?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Compx International ranks #262 out of 550 companies for Shiller PE Ratio. This puts Compx International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Shiller PE Ratio is 19.22. Compx International's value of 18.57 is 3.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Compx International's own Shiller PE Ratio has ranged from 10.94 to 26.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.55 vs. the industry median of 19.22, Compx International has consistently been below 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 Shiller PE Ratio for a Business Services company?
The median Shiller PE Ratio among Business Services companies is 19.22, based on 550 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Shiller PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Shiller PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Compx International's current Shiller PE Ratio of 18.57 is 3.4% below 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 Shiller PE Ratio mean?
A high Shiller PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Shiller price-earnings ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted earnings over a 10-year period. View historical data on Compx International and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Shiller PE Ratio is 19.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Compx International's current Shiller PE Ratio is 18.57, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 16.55. 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 $25.02, compared to a current price of $30.09 — trading 20.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Shiller PE Ratio is 18.57, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 16.55 and 3.4% below the Business Services industry median of 19.22. Compx International's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Shiller PE Ratio calculated?
Shiller PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Compx International (CIX), the current Shiller PE Ratio is 18.57 as of Aug. 09, 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 $30.09 is trading 20.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $25.02.
GuruFocus considers Compx International to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CIX:
Shiller PE Ratio: 18.57 (12% above median its 10-year median of 16.55)
GF Value™: $25.02 vs. price of $30.09 (20.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 3.4% below the Business Services median (#262 of 550)
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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