Compx InternationalCIX -0.85%74 Dividend Yield % is 4.48% as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 59% above its 10-year median of 2.82. 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 598 Business Services companies, Compx International ranks better than 69.57% on this metric.
As of today (2026-06-25), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Compx International is 4.48%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Compx International's Dividend Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
CIX'
s Dividend Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.23 Med: 2.82 Max: 5.98
Current: 4.48
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Compx International was 5.98%. The lowest was 1.23%. And the median was 2.82%.
CIX's Dividend Yield % is ranked better than 69.57% of 598
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.28
vs CIX: 4.48
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Compx International Inc is 0.73, which seems too high.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Compx International was 0.89. The lowest was 0.16. And the median was 0.51.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 21.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 25.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Compx International was 58.70% per year. The lowest was -37.00% per year. And the median was 0.00% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Compx International (AMEX:CIX) Dividend Yield % Explanation
Over the long term, the return from dividends has been a significant contributor to the total returns produced by equity securities. Studies by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh, and Mike Staunton of Princeton University (2002) found that a market-oriented portfolio, which included reinvested dividends, would have generated nearly 85 times the wealth generated by the same portfolio relying solely on capital gains.
Dividends may also qualify a lower tax rate for investors.
In dividends investing, Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Compx International Dividend Yield % Related Terms
Compx International Dividend Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Compx International's Dividend Yield % 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, YOOV, BAER: Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, Compx International's Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Yield % 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 Dividend Yield % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Compx International's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Compx International's Dividend Yield % falls into.
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Compx International Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
USD 0.300000
2026-06-04
2026-06-04
2026-06-16
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.300000
2026-03-16
2026-03-16
2026-03-24
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.300000
2025-11-21
2025-11-21
2025-12-09
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.300000
2025-09-05
2025-09-05
2025-09-16
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
Compx International's Trailing Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
* 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.
Compx International (CIX) has a Dividend Yield % of 4.48% as of Jun. 25, 2026. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Compx International and its competitors. This is 59% above median its historical median of 2.82. Over the past decade, Compx International's Dividend Yield % has ranged from 1.23 to 5.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Compx International ranks #182 out of 598 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 30.4%.
Is Compx International's Dividend Yield % too high?
Compx International's current Dividend Yield % of 4.48% is 59% above median its 10-year median of 2.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.23 to a high of 5.98. The Business Services industry median Dividend Yield % is 3.28. Compx International's value of 4.48% is 36.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Compx International ranks #182 out of 598 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 Dividend Yield % compare to NL and YOOV?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Compx International ranks #182 out of 598 companies for Dividend Yield %. This puts Compx International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Yield % is 3.28. Compx International's value of 4.48% is 36.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Compx International's own Dividend Yield % has ranged from 1.23 to 5.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.82 vs. the industry median of 3.28, 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 Dividend Yield % for a Business Services company?
The median Dividend Yield % among Business Services companies is 3.28, based on 598 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Compx International's current Dividend Yield % of 4.48% is 36.6% 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 Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Compx International and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Dividend Yield % is 3.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Compx International's current Dividend Yield % is 4.48%, which is 59% above median its own 10-year median of 2.82. 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 Dividend Yield % is 4.48%, which is 59% above median its 10-year median of 2.82 and 36.6% above the Business Services industry median of 3.28. 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 Dividend Yield % calculated?
Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Compx International (CIX), the current Dividend Yield % is 4.48% as of Jun. 25, 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:
Dividend Yield %: 4.48% (59% above median its 10-year median of 2.82)
GF Value™: $24.05 vs. price of $26.77 (11.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 36.6% above the Business Services median (#182 of 598)
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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