Compx InternationalCIX +0.39%73 Altman Z-Score is 15.78 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 51% above its 10-year median of 10.45. GuruFocus rates CIX with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $24.05 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,060 Business Services companies, Compx International ranks better than 94.62% on this metric.
The Altman Z-Score is a model designed to predict the likelihood of a company going bankrupt within the next two years. Created by American finance professor Edward Altman in 1968, the model is specifically designed for publicly traded manufacturing companies with assets greater than $1 million.
Good Sign:
Altman Z-score of 15.73 is strong.
Compx International has a Altman Z-Score of 15.78, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Altman Z-Score is strong.
The zones of discrimination were as such:
When Altman Z-Score <= 1.8, it is in Distress Zones.
When Altman Z-Score >= 3, it is in Safe Zones.
When Altman Z-Score is between 1.8 and 3, it is in Grey Zones.
The historical rank and industry rank for Compx International's Altman Z-Score or its related term are showing as below:
CIX'
s Altman Z-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.98 Med: 10.45 Max: 22.75
Current: 15.73
During the past 13 years, Compx International's highest Altman Z-Score was 22.75. The lowest was 6.98. And the median was 10.45.
Compx International (AMEX:CIX) Altman Z-Score Explanation
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.
X4, Market Value of Equity/Book Value of Total Liabilities (MVE/TL): The measure shows how much the firm's assets can decline in value (measured by market value of equity plus debt) before the liabilities exceed the assets and the firm becomes insolvent.
X5, Revenue/Total Assets (S/TA): The capital-turnover ratio is a standard financial ratio illustrating the sales generating ability of the firm's assets.
Altman Z-Score does not apply to financial companies.
Compx International Altman Z-Score Related Terms
Compx International Altman Z-Score Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Compx International's Altman Z-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 Z-Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Altman Z-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 Z-Score vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Compx International's Altman Z-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Compx International's Altman Z-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.
Compx International's Altman Z-Score for today is calculated with this formula:
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1.2
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X1
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1.4
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X2
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3.3
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X3
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0.6
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X4
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0.5485
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0.5574
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3.3
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0.1715
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21.2606
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1.0142
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15.78
* 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 Z-Score when X4 or X5 value is 0.
Compx International (CIX) has a Altman Z-Score of 15.78 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Altman Z-score measures a company's bankruptcy risk. View historical data on Compx International and its competitors. This is 51% above median its historical median of 10.45. Over the past decade, Compx International's Altman Z-Score has ranged from 6.98 to 22.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Compx International ranks #57 out of 1060 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 5.4%.
Is Compx International's Altman Z-Score too high?
Compx International's current Altman Z-Score of 15.78 is 51% above median its 10-year median of 10.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.98 to a high of 22.75. The Business Services industry median Altman Z-Score is 2.98. Compx International's value of 15.78 is 430.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Compx International ranks #57 out of 1060 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 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Compx International's Altman Z-Score compare to NL and YOOV?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Compx International ranks #57 out of 1060 companies for Altman Z-Score. This places Compx International in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Altman Z-Score is 2.98. Compx International's value of 15.78 is 430.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Compx International's own Altman Z-Score has ranged from 6.98 to 22.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.45 vs. the industry median of 2.98, 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 Z-Score for a Business Services company?
The median Altman Z-Score among Business Services companies is 2.98, based on 1,060 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Altman Z-Score significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Altman Z-Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Compx International's current Altman Z-Score of 15.78 is 430.4% 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 Z-Score mean?
A high Altman Z-Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The Altman Z-score measures a company's bankruptcy risk. View historical data on Compx International and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Altman Z-Score is 2.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Compx International's current Altman Z-Score is 15.78, which is 51% above median its own 10-year median of 10.45. 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 $26.87 — trading 11.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Altman Z-Score is 15.78, which is 51% above median its 10-year median of 10.45 and 430.4% above the Business Services industry median of 2.98. Compx International's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Altman Z-Score calculated?
Altman Z-Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Compx International (CIX), the current Altman Z-Score is 15.78 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 $26.87 is trading 11.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $24.05.
GuruFocus considers Compx International to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CIX:
Altman Z-Score: 15.78 (51% above median its 10-year median of 10.45)
GF Value™: $24.05 vs. price of $26.87 (11.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 430.4% above the Business Services median (#57 of 1060)
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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