CompX International Inc. (CIX)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in CompX International Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

CompX International Inc. (CIX) has returned 1.64% so far this year and 22.50% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, CIX has achieved an annualized return of 13.80%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% per year.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 6, 1998, CIX's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.02%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.7 years.

Historically, 54% of months were positive and 46% were negative. The best month was Feb 2004 with a return of +50.7%, while the worst month was Oct 2000 at -43.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.

On a daily basis, CIX closed higher 46% of trading days. The best single day was Jan 12, 2024 with a return of +27.3%, while the worst single day was Dec 20, 2000 at -23.6%.

CompX International Inc. has an annualized alpha of 11.79%, beta of 0.50, and R² of 0.04 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 09, 1998.

• This stock participated in 79.46% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 66.32% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• Beta of 0.50 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.04 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
• R² of 0.04 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

CIX ranks 55 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for CompX International Inc. (CIX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

CompX International Inc. provided a 9.42% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.20 per share.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for CompX International Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the CompX International Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the CompX International Inc. was 79.14%, occurring on Apr 29, 2003. Recovery took 2213 trading sessions.

The current CompX International Inc. drawdown is 25.46%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of CompX International Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how CompX International Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Security & Protection Services industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.