Compx InternationalCIX -0.85%74 Altman Z2-Score is 16.06 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 16.22. 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 1,076 Business Services companies, Compx International ranks better than 95.72% on this metric.
Altman Z2-Score, also known as Z"-Score, is used to predict the likelihood that a non-manufacturing company (excluding property/financial company) will face bankruptcy within a two-year period.
Good Sign:
Compx International has a Altman Z2-Score of 16.06, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Altman Z2-Score is strong.
The zones of discrimination were as such:
When Altman Z2-Score <= 1.1, it is in Distress Zones.
When Altman Z2-Score >= 2.6, it is in Safe Zones.
When Altman Z2-Score is between 1.1 and 2.6, it is in Grey Zones.
The historical rank and industry rank for Compx International's Altman Z2-Score or its related term are showing as below:
CIX'
s Altman Z2-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.67 Med: 16.22 Max: 20.89
Current: 16.06
During the past 13 years, Compx International's highest Altman Z2-Score was 20.89. The lowest was 11.67. And the median was 16.22.
Compx International (AMEX:CIX) Altman Z2-Score Explanation
The original Z-Score model was based on publicly traded manufacturing companies while the Z2-Score, also known as Z"-score can be used for any type of company excluding property/financial companies. Both Z-Score and Z2-Score describes the financial health of a company, and its likelihood of financial distress.
X1: The Working Capital/Total Assets (WC/TA) ratio is a measure of the net liquid assets of the firm relative to the total capitalization. Working capital is defined as the difference between current assets and current liabilities. Ordinarily, a firm experiencing consistent operating losses will have shrinking current assets in relation to total assets. Altman found this one proved to be the most valuable liquidity ratio comparing with the current ratio and the quick ratio. This is however the least significant of the five factors.
X2: Retained Earnings/Total Assets: the RE/TA ratio measures the leverage of a firm. Retained earnings is the account which reports the total amount of reinvested earnings and/or losses of a firm over its entire life. Those firms with high RE, relative to TA, have financed their assets through retention of profits and have not utilized as much debt.
X3, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets (EBIT/TA): This ratio is a measure of the true productivity of the firm's assets, independent of any tax or leverage factors. Since a firm's ultimate existence is based on the earning power of its assets, this ratio appears to be particularly appropriate for studies dealing with corporate failure. This ratio continually outperforms other profitability measures, including cash flow.
Altman Z2-Score does not apply to financial companies.
Compx International Altman Z2-Score Related Terms
Compx International Altman Z2-Score Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Compx International's Altman Z2-Score 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 Altman Z2-Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Altman Z2-Score 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 Altman Z2-Score vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Compx International's Altman Z2-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Compx International's Altman Z2-Score falls into.
Altman Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.
Z2-Score, also known as Z"-Score is the Z-Score for non-manufacturing companies excluding property/financial companies.
Compx International's Altman Z2-Score for today is calculated with this formula:
Z
=
6.56
*
X1
+
3.26
*
X2
+
6.72
*
X3
+
1.05
*
X4_2
=
6.56
*
0.5485
+
3.26
*
0.5574
+
6.72
*
0.1715
+
1.05
*
9.038
=
16.06
* 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. GuruFocus does not calculate Altman Z2-Score when X4_2 value is 0.
Compx International (CIX) has a Altman Z2-Score of 16.06 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Z2-Score is the Z-Score for non-manufacturing companies excluding property/financial companies, which measures a company's bankruptcy risk. View historical data on Compx International and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 16.22. Over the past decade, Compx International's Altman Z2-Score has ranged from 11.67 to 20.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Compx International ranks #46 out of 1076 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 4.3%.
Is Compx International's Altman Z2-Score too high?
Compx International's current Altman Z2-Score of 16.06 is near median its 10-year median of 16.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.67 to a high of 20.89. The Business Services industry median Altman Z2-Score is 3.61. Compx International's value of 16.06 is 345.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Compx International ranks #46 out of 1076 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Altman Z2-Score compare to NL and YOOV?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Compx International ranks #46 out of 1076 companies for Altman Z2-Score. This places Compx International in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Altman Z2-Score is 3.61. Compx International's value of 16.06 is 345.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Compx International's own Altman Z2-Score has ranged from 11.67 to 20.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.22 vs. the industry median of 3.61, 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 Altman Z2-Score for a Business Services company?
The median Altman Z2-Score among Business Services companies is 3.61, based on 1,076 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Altman Z2-Score significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Altman Z2-Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Compx International's current Altman Z2-Score of 16.06 is 345.5% 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 Altman Z2-Score mean?
A high Altman Z2-Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Z2-Score is the Z-Score for non-manufacturing companies excluding property/financial companies, which measures a company's bankruptcy risk. View historical data on Compx International and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Altman Z2-Score is 3.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Compx International's current Altman Z2-Score is 16.06, which is near median its own 10-year median of 16.22. 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 Altman Z2-Score is 16.06, which is near median its 10-year median of 16.22 and 345.5% above the Business Services industry median of 3.61. 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 Altman Z2-Score calculated?
Altman Z2-Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Compx International (CIX), the current Altman Z2-Score is 16.06 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:
Altman Z2-Score: 16.06 (near median its 10-year median of 16.22)
GF Value™: $24.05 vs. price of $26.77 (11.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 345.5% above the Business Services median (#46 of 1076)
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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