CompX International Inc
CompX International Inc. manufactures and sells security products and recreational marine components primarily in North America. It operates in two segments, Security Products and Marine Components. The Security Products segment manufactures mechanical and electrical cabinet locks, and other locking mechanisms used in various applications, including ignition systems, mailboxes, file cabinets, des… Read more
CompX International Inc (CIX) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of December 2025: $138.63 Million USD
Based on the latest financial reports, CompX International Inc (CIX) has net assets worth $138.63 Million USD as of December 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($156.19 Million) and total liabilities ($17.56 Million). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $138.63 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 88.76% |
| Annual Growth Rate | N/A |
| 5-Year Change | -19.91% |
| 10-Year Change | 10.2% |
| Growth Volatility | 10.0 |
CompX International Inc - Net Assets Trend (1997–2025)
This chart illustrates how CompX International Inc's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for CompX International Inc (1997–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of CompX International Inc from 1997 to 2025.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $138.63 Million | -5.14% |
| 2024-12-31 | $146.15 Million | -13.45% |
| 2023-12-31 | $168.85 Million | +6.57% |
| 2022-12-31 | $158.44 Million | -8.47% |
| 2021-12-31 | $173.09 Million | +3.24% |
| 2020-12-31 | $167.66 Million | +3.37% |
| 2019-12-31 | $162.19 Million | +8.49% |
| 2018-12-31 | $149.50 Million | +9.44% |
| 2017-12-31 | $136.60 Million | +8.59% |
| 2016-12-31 | $125.80 Million | +6.88% |
| 2015-12-31 | $117.70 Million | +6.04% |
| 2014-12-31 | $111.00 Million | +5.99% |
| 2013-12-31 | $104.73 Million | +2.61% |
| 2012-12-31 | $102.06 Million | +20.48% |
| 2011-12-31 | $84.71 Million | +0.97% |
| 2010-12-31 | $83.89 Million | -1.30% |
| 2009-12-31 | $85.00 Million | -6.88% |
| 2008-12-31 | $91.28 Million | -12.32% |
| 2007-12-31 | $104.10 Million | -32.26% |
| 2006-12-31 | $153.69 Million | +2.39% |
| 2005-12-31 | $150.10 Million | -3.32% |
| 2004-12-31 | $155.26 Million | +0.58% |
| 2003-12-31 | $154.36 Million | +8.72% |
| 2002-12-31 | $141.98 Million | -0.73% |
| 2001-12-31 | $143.02 Million | -5.26% |
| 2000-12-31 | $150.96 Million | +0.98% |
| 1999-12-31 | $149.50 Million | +15.00% |
| 1998-12-31 | $130.00 Million | +10933.33% |
| 1997-12-31 | $-1.20 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to CompX International Inc's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 8959400000.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $84.99 Million | 61.31% |
| Common Stock | $123.00K | 0.09% |
| Other Components | $53.51 Million | 38.60% |
| Total Equity | $138.63 Million | 100.00% |
CompX International Inc Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of CompX International Inc ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Piscines Desjoyaux SA
PA:ALPDX
|
$35.23 Million |
|
OTRS AG
F:TR9
|
$35.24 Million |
|
Natuzzi SpA
NYSE:NTZ
|
$35.25 Million |
|
Kumho HT Inc
KO:214330
|
$35.26 Million |
|
Supercom Ltd
NASDAQ:SPCB
|
$35.23 Million |
|
Vior Inc
OTCQB:VIORF
|
$35.22 Million |
|
Midway Ltd
AU:MWY
|
$35.21 Million |
|
Copenhagen Capital A/S 40% Pfd.
CO:CPHCAP-PREF32
|
$35.19 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in CompX International Inc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 146,145,000 to 138,630,000, a change of -7,515,000 (-5.1%).
- Net income of 19,478,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 27,110,000 reduced retained earnings.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $19.48 Million | +14.05% |
| Dividends Paid | $27.11 Million | -19.56% |
| Other Changes | $117.00K | +0.08% |
| Total Change | $- | -5.14% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares CompX International Inc's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 2.06x
- The company is trading above its book value, indicating the market recognizes value beyond its reported assets.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-12-31 | $-0.12 | $23.21 | x |
| 1998-12-31 | $8.62 | $23.21 | x |
| 1999-12-31 | $9.25 | $23.21 | x |
| 2000-12-31 | $9.35 | $23.21 | x |
| 2001-12-31 | $9.44 | $23.21 | x |
| 2002-12-31 | $9.39 | $23.21 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | $10.21 | $23.21 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | $10.24 | $23.21 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | $9.85 | $23.21 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | $10.07 | $23.21 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | $7.05 | $23.21 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | $7.37 | $23.21 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | $6.85 | $23.21 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | $6.78 | $23.21 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | $6.84 | $23.21 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | $8.24 | $23.21 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | $8.45 | $23.21 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | $8.95 | $23.21 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | $9.44 | $23.21 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | $10.15 | $23.21 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | $11.02 | $23.21 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | $12.02 | $23.21 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | $13.04 | $23.21 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | $13.47 | $23.21 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | $13.95 | $23.21 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | $12.84 | $23.21 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | $13.72 | $23.21 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | $11.87 | $23.21 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | $11.25 | $23.21 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently CompX International Inc utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 14.05%
- The company shows good efficiency in utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 12.31%
- • Asset Turnover: 1.01x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.13x
- Recent ROE (14.05%) is above the historical average (8.15%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 0.00% | 15.36% | 1.70x | 0.00x | $16.82 Million |
| 1998 | 15.92% | 13.61% | 1.00x | 1.17x | $7.70 Million |
| 1999 | 16.80% | 11.11% | 1.11x | 1.36x | $10.16 Million |
| 2000 | 14.61% | 8.71% | 1.12x | 1.49x | $6.96 Million |
| 2001 | 4.98% | 3.37% | 0.94x | 1.58x | $-7.18 Million |
| 2002 | 0.45% | 0.33% | 0.98x | 1.41x | $-13.56 Million |
| 2003 | 0.82% | 0.61% | 0.99x | 1.36x | $-14.16 Million |
| 2004 | -1.94% | -1.65% | 0.98x | 1.20x | $-18.54 Million |
| 2005 | 0.27% | 0.22% | 0.99x | 1.26x | $-14.60 Million |
| 2006 | 7.58% | 6.13% | 0.99x | 1.25x | $-3.71 Million |
| 2007 | 8.63% | 5.05% | 0.95x | 1.80x | $-1.43 Million |
| 2008 | -3.40% | -1.87% | 1.01x | 1.79x | $-12.23 Million |
| 2009 | -2.35% | -1.72% | 0.75x | 1.81x | $-10.50 Million |
| 2010 | 3.64% | 2.26% | 0.85x | 1.91x | $-5.34 Million |
| 2011 | 9.06% | 5.53% | 0.98x | 1.67x | $-798.00K |
| 2012 | 34.26% | 42.02% | 0.55x | 1.47x | $24.75 Million |
| 2013 | 5.74% | 6.53% | 0.76x | 1.16x | $-4.46 Million |
| 2014 | 7.84% | 8.38% | 0.79x | 1.18x | $-2.40 Million |
| 2015 | 7.73% | 8.35% | 0.81x | 1.15x | $-2.67 Million |
| 2016 | 8.35% | 9.64% | 0.76x | 1.14x | $-2.08 Million |
| 2017 | 9.66% | 11.79% | 0.74x | 1.11x | $-460.00K |
| 2018 | 10.23% | 12.94% | 0.71x | 1.11x | $350.00K |
| 2019 | 9.86% | 12.88% | 0.70x | 1.10x | $-221.50K |
| 2020 | 6.16% | 9.01% | 0.62x | 1.10x | $-6.44 Million |
| 2021 | 9.59% | 11.79% | 0.73x | 1.11x | $-708.80K |
| 2022 | 13.19% | 12.55% | 0.94x | 1.12x | $5.06 Million |
| 2023 | 13.38% | 14.01% | 0.86x | 1.11x | $5.71 Million |
| 2024 | 11.35% | 11.37% | 0.90x | 1.12x | $1.97 Million |
| 2025 | 14.05% | 12.31% | 1.01x | 1.13x | $5.62 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares CompX International Inc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Security & Protection Services industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Security & Protection Services
- Average net assets among peers: $15,303,325,457
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -13.10%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CompX International Inc (CIX) | $138.63 Million | 0.00% | 0.13x | $35.23 Million |
| Airborne Security & Protective Services Inc (ABPR) | $-726.53K | 0.00% | 0.00x | $0.95 |
| ADT Inc (ADT) | $702.90 Million | -10.36% | 2.30x | $3.11 Billion |
| Aether Global Innovations Corp. (AETHF) | $-152.09K | 0.00% | 0.00x | $93.45K |
| Ameriguard Security Services Inc. (AGSS) | $-3.12 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $2.10 Million |
| Allegion PLC (ALLE) | $-55.70 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $12.39 Billion |
| Avante Logixx Inc (ALXXF) | $13.51 Million | -22.42% | 0.86x | $10.92 Million |
| ANTVF (ANTVF) | $254.48 Million | 4.87% | 0.92x | $55.07 Million |
| ASSA ABLOY AB (publ) (ASAZF) | $101.46 Billion | 14.45% | 1.05x | $29.24 Billion |
| Assa Abloy AB (ASAZY) | $50.66 Billion | 17.04% | 0.96x | $13.04 Billion |
| ATWEC Technologies Inc (ATWT) | $1.23 Million | -134.54% | 1.72x | $9.69 |