Announcement • Jun 23
Compx International Inc. Announces Resignation of Mary A. Tidlund from Director Role, Effective June 30, 2026 CompX International Inc. announced that on June 17, 2026, Mary A. Tidlund notified the registrant of her decision to resign as a director of the registrant. Her resignation from the board of directors of the registrant will be effective on June 30, 2026 and did not result from any disagreement with the registrant. Declared Dividend • May 24
Dividend of US$0.30 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of US$0.30. Ex-date: 4th June 2026 Payment date: 16th June 2026 Dividend yield will be 9.4%, which is higher than the industry average of 1.2%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is covered by both earnings (73% earnings payout ratio) and cash flows (80% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 20% per year over the past 10 years. However, payments have been volatile during that time. Earnings per share has grown by 14% over the last 5 years. Unless this trend reverses, it should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. Announcement • May 22
CompX International Inc. announces Quarterly dividend, payable on June 16, 2026 CompX International Inc. announced Quarterly dividend of USD 0.3000 per share payable on June 16, 2026, ex-date on June 04, 2026 and record date on June 04, 2026. Reported Earnings • May 06
First quarter 2026 earnings released: EPS: US$0.47 (vs US$0.42 in 1Q 2025) First quarter 2026 results: EPS: US$0.47 (up from US$0.42 in 1Q 2025). Revenue: US$40.6m (flat on 1Q 2025). Net income: US$5.85m (up 14% from 1Q 2025). Profit margin: 14% (up from 13% in 1Q 2025). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 4% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 9% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Announcement • Apr 15
CompX International Inc. to Report Q1, 2026 Results on May 05, 2026 CompX International Inc. announced that they will report Q1, 2026 results After-Market on May 05, 2026 Announcement • Apr 08
CompX International Inc., Annual General Meeting, May 20, 2026 CompX International Inc., Annual General Meeting, May 20, 2026. Location: at three lincoln centre conference center, 5430 lbj freeway, suite 350, texas 75240-2620, dallas United States Declared Dividend • Mar 08
Dividend of US$0.30 announced Dividend of US$0.30 is the same as last year. Ex-date: 16th March 2026 Payment date: 24th March 2026 Dividend yield will be 9.1%, which is higher than the industry average of 1.2%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is covered by earnings (76% earnings payout ratio) but not covered by cash flows (142% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 27% per year over the past 10 years and has been stable with no material reductions to payments, indicating a long track record of dividend growth and stability. Earnings per share has grown by 14% over the last 5 years. Unless this trend reverses, it should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. Reported Earnings • Mar 05
Full year 2025 earnings released: EPS: US$1.58 (vs US$1.35 in FY 2024) Full year 2025 results: EPS: US$1.58 (up from US$1.35 in FY 2024). Revenue: US$158.3m (up 8.5% from FY 2024). Net income: US$19.5m (up 17% from FY 2024). Profit margin: 12% (in line with FY 2024). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 5% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 7% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Announcement • Mar 05
Compx International Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend on Its Class A Common Stock, Payable on March 24, 2026 CompX International Inc. announced that its board of directors has declared CompX’s regular quarterly dividend of 30 cents ($0.30) per share on its class A common stock, payable on March 24, 2026 to stockholders of record at the close of business on March 16, 2026. Announcement • Feb 11
CompX International Inc. to Report Q4, 2025 Results on Mar 04, 2026 CompX International Inc. announced that they will report Q4, 2025 results After-Market on Mar 04, 2026 Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Feb 04
Now 21% undervalued Over the last 90 days, the stock has risen 7.4% to US$23.82. The fair value is estimated to be US$30.08, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has declined by 3.0% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has declined by 4.6%. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Jan 16
Now 23% undervalued The stock has been flat over the last 90 days, currently trading at US$23.29. The fair value is estimated to be US$30.08, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has declined by 3.0% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has declined by 4.6%. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Dec 18
Now 20% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock has fallen 3.9% to US$24.00. The fair value is estimated to be US$30.08, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has declined by 3.0% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has declined by 4.6%. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Dec 17
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 20% After last week's 20% share price gain to US$24.33, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 15.5x. Average trailing P/E is 24x in the Commercial Services industry in the US. Total returns to shareholders of 63% over the past three years. Declared Dividend • Nov 09
Dividend of US$0.30 announced Dividend of US$0.30 is the same as last year. Ex-date: 21st November 2025 Payment date: 9th December 2025 Dividend yield will be 10%, which is higher than the industry average of 1.2%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is covered by earnings (77% earnings payout ratio) but not covered by cash flows (183% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 27% per year over the past 10 years and has been stable with no material reductions to payments, indicating a long track record of dividend growth and stability. Earnings per share has grown by 11% over the last 5 years. Unless this trend reverses, it should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. Reported Earnings • Nov 06
Third quarter 2025 earnings released: EPS: US$0.34 (vs US$0.28 in 3Q 2024) Third quarter 2025 results: EPS: US$0.34 (up from US$0.28 in 3Q 2024). Revenue: US$40.0m (up 19% from 3Q 2024). Net income: US$4.22m (up 21% from 3Q 2024). Profit margin: 11% (in line with 3Q 2024). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 5% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 6% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Announcement • Nov 06
CompX International Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend on Its Class A Common Stock, Payable on December 9, 2025 CompX International Inc. announced that its board of directors has declared it’s regular quarterly dividend of thirty cents ($0.30) per share on its class A common stock, payable on December 9, 2025 to stockholders of record at the close of business on November 21, 2025. Announcement • Oct 15
CompX International Inc. to Report Q3, 2025 Results on Nov 05, 2025 CompX International Inc. announced that they will report Q3, 2025 results on Nov 05, 2025 Declared Dividend • Aug 28
Dividend of US$0.30 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of US$0.30. Ex-date: 5th September 2025 Payment date: 16th September 2025 Dividend yield will be 8.6%, which is higher than the industry average of 1.2%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is covered by earnings (80% earnings payout ratio) but not covered by cash flows (112% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 20% per year over the past 10 years and has been stable with no material reductions to payments, indicating a long track record of dividend growth and stability. Earnings per share has grown by 6.9% over the last 5 years. Unless this trend reverses, it should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Aug 12
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 31% After last week's 31% share price gain to US$30.06, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 19.9x. Average trailing P/E is 30x in the Commercial Services industry in the US. Total returns to shareholders of 40% over the past three years. Declared Dividend • Aug 08
Dividend of US$1.00 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of US$1.00. Ex-date: 18th August 2025 Payment date: 27th August 2025 Dividend yield will be 8.1%, which is higher than the industry average of 1.2%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is covered by earnings (80% earnings payout ratio) but not covered by cash flows (112% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 20% per year over the past 10 years and has been stable with no material reductions to payments, indicating a long track record of dividend growth and stability. Earnings per share has grown by 6.9% over the last 5 years. Unless this trend reverses, it should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. New Risk • Aug 06
New minor risk - Dividend sustainability The dividend is not well covered by cash flows. Cash payout ratio: 112% Dividend yield: 4.5% This is considered a minor risk. Dividends are ultimately paid out of the company's available cash reserves. Companies that pay out too much of their cash flow are at risk of having to reduce or cut their dividend in future. If cash flow growth slows or cash flows fall, then there may not be enough cash reserves to maintain the same dividend. Or in extreme cases, companies may opt to take on debt to maintain the dividend. This risk is mitigated by the fact the dividend is covered by earnings, however, cash flows are generally more important. For dividend paying companies, any reduction in the dividend can significantly impact the share price. This is currently the only risk that has been identified for the company. Reported Earnings • Aug 06
Second quarter 2025 earnings released: EPS: US$0.44 (vs US$0.39 in 2Q 2024) Second quarter 2025 results: EPS: US$0.44 (up from US$0.39 in 2Q 2024). Revenue: US$40.4m (up 13% from 2Q 2024). Net income: US$5.45m (up 13% from 2Q 2024). Profit margin: 14% (in line with 2Q 2024). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 3% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 3% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Announcement • Jul 16
CompX International Inc. to Report Q2, 2025 Results on Aug 05, 2025 CompX International Inc. announced that they will report Q2, 2025 results After-Market on Aug 05, 2025 Board Change • Jun 01
Insufficient new directors There is 1 new director who has joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: 1 new director. 3 experienced directors. 4 highly experienced directors. Independent Director Gina Norris was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2023. The company’s insufficient board refreshment is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Declared Dividend • May 25
Dividend of US$0.30 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of US$0.30. Ex-date: 9th June 2025 Payment date: 17th June 2025 Dividend yield will be 13%, which is higher than the industry average of 1.2%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is covered by both earnings (82% earnings payout ratio) and cash flows (77% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 20% per year over the past 10 years and has been stable with no material reductions to payments, indicating a long track record of dividend growth and stability. Earnings per share has grown by 2.2% over the last 5 years. Unless this trend reverses, it should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. Announcement • May 22
CompX International Inc. Announces Regular Quarterly Dividend, Payable on June 17, 2025 CompX International Inc. announced that its board of directors has declared CompX’s regular quarterly dividend of thirty cents ($0.30) per share on its class A common stock, payable on June 17, 2025 to stockholders of record at the close of business on June 9, 2025. Reported Earnings • May 07
First quarter 2025 earnings released: EPS: US$0.42 (vs US$0.30 in 1Q 2024) First quarter 2025 results: EPS: US$0.42 (up from US$0.30 in 1Q 2024). Revenue: US$40.3m (up 6.1% from 1Q 2024). Net income: US$5.13m (up 37% from 1Q 2024). Profit margin: 13% (up from 9.9% in 1Q 2024). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has remained flat whereas the company’s share price has increased by 5% per year. Announcement • Apr 16
CompX International Inc. to Report Q1, 2025 Results on May 06, 2025 CompX International Inc. announced that they will report Q1, 2025 results at 4:00 PM, US Eastern Standard Time on May 06, 2025 Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Apr 15
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 20% After last week's 20% share price gain to US$24.81, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 18.4x. Average trailing P/E is 27x in the Commercial Services industry in the US. Total returns to shareholders of 46% over the past three years. Announcement • Apr 10
CompX International Inc., Annual General Meeting, May 21, 2025 CompX International Inc., Annual General Meeting, May 21, 2025. Location: three lincoln centre conference center , 5430 lbj freeway, suite 350, texas 75240-2620, dallas United States Declared Dividend • Mar 09
Dividend of US$0.30 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of US$0.30. Ex-date: 17th March 2025 Payment date: 25th March 2025 Dividend yield will be 14%, which is higher than the industry average of 1.2%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is covered by both earnings (89% earnings payout ratio) and cash flows (69% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 20% per year over the past 10 years and has been stable with no material reductions to payments, indicating a long track record of dividend growth and stability. Earnings per share remained steady over the last 5 years, which if continued should see the payout ratio remain close to the sustainable range. Reported Earnings • Mar 06
Full year 2024 earnings released: EPS: US$1.35 (vs US$1.84 in FY 2023) Full year 2024 results: EPS: US$1.35 (down from US$1.84 in FY 2023). Revenue: US$145.9m (down 9.5% from FY 2023). Net income: US$16.6m (down 27% from FY 2023). Profit margin: 11% (down from 14% in FY 2023). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 3% per year whereas the company’s share price has remained flat. Announcement • Mar 06
Compx International Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend on Class A Common Stock, Payable on March 25, 2025 CompX International Inc. announced that its board of directors has declared company's regular quarterly dividend of 30 cents ($0.30) per share on its class A common stock, payable on March 25, 2025 to stockholders of record at the close of business on March 17, 2025. New Risk • Dec 20
New minor risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 75% of American stocks, typically moving 11% a week. This is considered a minor risk. Share price volatility indicates the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. It also increases the risk of potential losses in the short term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Minor Risks Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (11% average weekly change). Significant insider selling over the past 3 months (US$86k sold). Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Dec 05
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 18% After last week's 18% share price gain to US$32.65, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 21.4x. Average trailing P/E is 33x in the Commercial Services industry in the US. Total returns to shareholders of 91% over the past three years. Upcoming Dividend • Nov 24
Upcoming dividend of US$0.30 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 29 November 2024. Payment date: 10 December 2024. Payout ratio is on the higher end at 75%, however this is supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 4.3%. Within top quartile of American dividend payers (4.2%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.0%). Recent Insider Transactions • Nov 14
Independent Director recently sold US$57k worth of stock On the 12th of November, Mary Tidlund sold around 2k shares on-market at roughly US$28.58 per share. This transaction amounted to 23% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. This was the largest sale by an insider in the last 3 months. This was the only on-market transaction from insiders over the last 12 months. Reported Earnings • Nov 07
Third quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: US$0.28 (vs US$0.47 in 3Q 2023) Third quarter 2024 results: EPS: US$0.28 (down from US$0.47 in 3Q 2023). Revenue: US$33.7m (down 17% from 3Q 2023). Net income: US$3.48m (down 40% from 3Q 2023). Profit margin: 10% (down from 14% in 3Q 2023). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 8% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 10% per year. Announcement • Nov 07
Compx International Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend on Class A Common Stock, Payable on December 10, 2024 CompX International Inc. announced that its board of directors has declared company's regular quarterly dividend of 30 cents ($0.30) per share on its class A common stock, payable on December 10, 2024 to stockholders of record at the close of business on November 29, 2024. Declared Dividend • Aug 20
Dividend of US$0.30 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of US$0.30. Ex-date: 6th September 2024 Payment date: 17th September 2024 Dividend yield will be 12%, which is higher than the industry average of 1.2%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is covered by both earnings (64% earnings payout ratio) and cash flows (57% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 20% per year over the past 10 years and has been stable with no material reductions to payments, indicating a long track record of dividend growth and stability. Earnings per share has grown by 6.5% over the last 5 years. Unless this trend reverses, it should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Aug 14
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 32% After last week's 32% share price gain to US$31.17, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 18.2x. Average trailing P/E is 27x in the Commercial Services industry in the US. Total returns to shareholders of 75% over the past three years. Declared Dividend • Aug 09
Second quarter dividend of US$2.00 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of US$2.00. Ex-date: 19th August 2024 Payment date: 28th August 2024 Dividend yield will be 11%, which is higher than the industry average of 1.2%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is covered by both earnings (64% earnings payout ratio) and cash flows (57% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 20% per year over the past 10 years and has been stable with no material reductions to payments, indicating a long track record of dividend growth and stability. Earnings per share has grown by 6.5% over the last 5 years. Unless this trend reverses, it should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. Reported Earnings • Aug 07
Second quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: US$0.39 (vs US$0.33 in 2Q 2023) Second quarter 2024 results: EPS: US$0.39 (up from US$0.33 in 2Q 2023). Revenue: US$35.9m (down 2.0% from 2Q 2023). Net income: US$4.84m (up 19% from 2Q 2023). Profit margin: 14% (up from 11% in 2Q 2023). The increase in margin was driven by lower expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 13% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 1% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Declared Dividend • May 26
First quarter dividend of US$0.30 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of US$0.30. Ex-date: 10th June 2024 Payment date: 18th June 2024 Dividend yield will be 4.3%, which is higher than the industry average of 1.2%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is covered by both earnings (64% earnings payout ratio) and cash flows (64% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 20% per year over the past 10 years and has been stable with no material reductions to payments, indicating a long track record of dividend growth and stability. Earnings per share has grown by 5.6% over the last 5 years. Unless this trend reverses, it should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. Announcement • May 23
CompX International Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend on Class A Common Stock, Payable on June 18, 2024 CompX International Inc. announced that its board of directors has declared its regular quarterly dividend of thirty cents or $0.30 per share on its class A common stock, payable on June 18, 2024 to stockholders of record at the close of business on June 10, 2024. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • May 14
Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 39% After last week's 39% share price decline to US$21.28, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 12.9x. Average trailing P/E is 27x in the Commercial Services industry in the US. Total returns to shareholders of 5.6% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • May 08
First quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: US$0.30 (vs US$0.49 in 1Q 2023) First quarter 2024 results: EPS: US$0.30 (down from US$0.49 in 1Q 2023). Revenue: US$38.0m (down 7.7% from 1Q 2023). Net income: US$3.75m (down 38% from 1Q 2023). Profit margin: 9.9% (down from 15% in 1Q 2023). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 18% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 7% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Announcement • Apr 10
CompX International Inc., Annual General Meeting, May 22, 2024 CompX International Inc., Annual General Meeting, May 22, 2024, at 10:00 Central Standard Time. Location: Three Lincoln Centre Conference Center, 5430 LBJ Freeway, Suite 350, Dallas, Texas 75240-2620 Texas United States Agenda: To elect the eight director nominees named in the proxy statement to serve until the 2025 annual meeting of stockholders; to approve, on a nonbinding advisory basis, our named executive officer compensation; and to transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Mar 21
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 24% After last week's 24% share price gain to US$37.90, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 20.7x. Average trailing P/E is 29x in the Commercial Services industry in the US. Total returns to shareholders of 198% over the past three years. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Mar 06
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 33% After last week's 33% share price gain to US$29.90, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 16.3x. Average trailing P/E is 27x in the Commercial Services industry in the US. Total returns to shareholders of 144% over the past three years. Declared Dividend • Mar 03
Fourth quarter dividend increased to US$0.30 Dividend of US$0.30 is 20% higher than last year. Ex-date: 8th March 2024 Payment date: 19th March 2024 Dividend yield will be 4.5%, which is higher than the industry average of 1.2%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is covered by both earnings (54% earnings payout ratio) and cash flows (60% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 20% per year over the past 10 years and has been stable with no material reductions to payments, indicating a long track record of dividend growth and stability. Earnings per share has grown by 8.3% over the last 5 years. Unless this trend reverses, it should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. Reported Earnings • Feb 29
Full year 2023 earnings released: EPS: US$1.84 (vs US$1.69 in FY 2022) Full year 2023 results: EPS: US$1.84 (up from US$1.69 in FY 2022). Revenue: US$161.3m (down 3.2% from FY 2022). Net income: US$22.6m (up 8.3% from FY 2022). Profit margin: 14% (up from 13% in FY 2022). The increase in margin was driven by lower expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 23% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 18% per year. Announcement • Feb 29
CompX International Inc. Announces Regular Quarterly Dividend, Payable on March 19, 2024 CompX International Inc. announced a $0.05 per share increase in its regular quarterly dividend. CompX’s board of directors has declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share on its class A common stock, payable on March 19, 2024 to stockholders of record at the close of business on March 11, 2024. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jan 12
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 24% After last week's 24% share price gain to US$29.60, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 17.6x. Average trailing P/E is 25x in the Commercial Services industry in the US. Total returns to shareholders of 155% over the past three years. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Dec 20
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 16% After last week's 16% share price gain to US$23.90, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 14.2x. Average trailing P/E is 27x in the Commercial Services industry in the US. Total returns to shareholders of 102% over the past three years. Upcoming Dividend • Nov 23
Upcoming dividend of US$0.25 per share at 4.5% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 30 November 2023. Payment date: 12 December 2023. Payout ratio is a comfortable 60% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 4.5%. Lower than top quartile of American dividend payers (5.0%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.4%). Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Nov 16
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 16% After last week's 16% share price gain to US$21.75, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 13x. Average trailing P/E is 27x in the Commercial Services industry in the US. Total returns to shareholders of 84% over the past three years. Announcement • Nov 04
Compx International Elects Gina A. Norris to Board of Directors Effective November 1, 2023, CompX International Inc.'s board of directors elected Gina A. Norris to fill the vacancy on the registrant’s board of directors, to serve as a director until her successor is elected and qualified or her earlier resignation, removal or death. The board of directors also appointed Ms. Norris to serve on its audit committee. Ms. Norris, age 65, has been senior vice president, partner relations at Matthews Southwest, a private real estate development company, since 2013. She has served as a director of Encore Wire Corporation, a publicly traded manufacturer of wire products, since 2020 and serves on that board’s audit committee, sustainability committee (as chair), compensation committee, and nominating and corporate governance committee. Ms. Norris also serves as an independent director of Texas Security Bankshares Inc., a privately held bank holding company, and as a director of the State Fair of Texas, a private nonprofit, where she was board chair from 2019 to 2022. From 2010 to 2012, Ms. Norris was president of Stratford Lending, an affiliate of Stratford Land, a private real estate investment fund based in Dallas, Texas. From 2000 to 2010, Ms. Norris served as managing director at Crow Holdings, a private investment company, where she was responsible for a portfolio of investments in real estate, industrial manufacturing and real estate-based operating businesses in the U.S. and Europe. Ms. Norris started her career in 1982, spending eighteen years in corporate banking at First Chicago and Bank One. She is also a CFA charterholder. She was also appointed on November 2, 2023 to the board of directors and audit committee of Valhi Inc., one of the registrant’s publicly traded parent corporations. Reported Earnings • Nov 03
Third quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: US$0.47 (vs US$0.40 in 3Q 2022) Third quarter 2023 results: EPS: US$0.47 (up from US$0.40 in 3Q 2022). Revenue: US$40.4m (down 5.9% from 3Q 2022). Net income: US$5.76m (up 16% from 3Q 2022). Profit margin: 14% (up from 12% in 3Q 2022). The increase in margin was driven by lower expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 24% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 11% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Upcoming Dividend • Aug 24
Upcoming dividend of US$0.25 per share at 4.6% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 31 August 2023. Payment date: 12 September 2023. Payout ratio is a comfortable 62% but the company is paying out more than the cash it is generating. Trailing yield: 4.6%. Lower than top quartile of American dividend payers (4.9%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.4%). Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Aug 22
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 17% After last week's 17% share price gain to US$26.40, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 16.4x. Average trailing P/E is 25x in the Commercial Services industry in the US. Total returns to shareholders of 129% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • Aug 02
Second quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: US$0.33 (vs US$0.50 in 2Q 2022) Second quarter 2023 results: EPS: US$0.33 (down from US$0.50 in 2Q 2022). Revenue: US$36.6m (down 12% from 2Q 2022). Net income: US$4.07m (down 34% from 2Q 2022). Profit margin: 11% (down from 15% in 2Q 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 24% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 15% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Announcement • Aug 02
CompX International Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend on its Class A Common Stock, Payable on September 12, 2023 CompX International Inc. announced that its board of directors has declared regular quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share on its class A common stock, payable on September 12, 2023 to stockholders of record at the close of business on September 1, 2023. Announcement • May 25
CompX International Inc. Announces Regular Quarterly Dividend, Payable on June 13, 2023 CompX International Inc. announced that its board of directors has declared CompX’s regular quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share on its class A common stock, payable on June 13, 2023 to stockholders of record at the close of business on June 5, 2023. Reported Earnings • May 03
First quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: US$0.49 (vs US$0.40 in 1Q 2022) First quarter 2023 results: EPS: US$0.49 (up from US$0.40 in 1Q 2022). Revenue: US$41.2m (down 2.1% from 1Q 2022). Net income: US$6.07m (up 22% from 1Q 2022). Profit margin: 15% (up from 12% in 1Q 2022). The increase in margin was driven by lower expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 20% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 9% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Reported Earnings • Mar 03
Full year 2022 earnings released: EPS: US$1.69 (vs US$1.34 in FY 2021) Full year 2022 results: EPS: US$1.69 (up from US$1.34 in FY 2021). Revenue: US$166.6m (up 18% from FY 2021). Net income: US$20.9m (up 26% from FY 2021). Profit margin: 13% (in line with FY 2021). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 14% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 10% per year. Announcement • Dec 17
Compx International Inc. Announces Board Changes CompX International Inc. announced on December 12, 2022, Robert D. Graham, vice chairman of the board of the company, provided notice to the company of his retirement, effective as of December 31, 2022, as a director and vice chairman of the board of the company. Following such retirement notice of Mr. Graham, the company 's board of directors took action to elect Michael S. Simmons as vice chairman of the board of the registrant, effective as of January 1, 2023, and to reduce the size of the board from nine to eight members upon Mr. Graham's retirement as a director. Mr. Simmons, age 51, has served as a director and executive vice president of the registrant since June 2022. He previously served as the registrant's senior vice president and chief financial officer from 2021 to June 2022. He also currently serves as a director and president of Valhi, as executive vice president, finance of Kronos Worldwide, as executive vice president of NL, and as senior vice president, finance of Contran. Beginning January 1, 2023, he will serve as a director, vice chairman of the board, president and chief executive officer of Valhi; as a director and vice chairman of the board of the company, NL and Kronos Worldwide; and as a director, president and chief executive officer of Contran. Mr. Simmons has served in accounting and financial positions (including officer positions) with various companies related to the company and Contran since 2018. From 1994 to 2018, Mr. Simmons was employed by PwC, most recently as a managing director. Upcoming Dividend • Nov 23
Upcoming dividend of US$0.25 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 30 November 2022. Payment date: 13 December 2022. Payout ratio is a comfortable 61% but the company is paying out more than the cash it is generating. Trailing yield: 5.1%. Within top quartile of American dividend payers (4.3%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.4%). Board Change • Nov 16
Less than half of directors are independent Following the recent departure of a director, there are only 4 independent directors on the board. The company's board is composed of: 4 independent directors. 5 non-independent directors. Independent Director Terri Herrington was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2018. The company's minority of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Reported Earnings • Nov 04
Third quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS: US$0.40 (vs US$0.33 in 3Q 2021) Third quarter 2022 results: EPS: US$0.40 (up from US$0.33 in 3Q 2021). Revenue: US$42.9m (up 24% from 3Q 2021). Net income: US$4.95m (up 20% from 3Q 2021). Profit margin: 12% (in line with 3Q 2021). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 9% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 7% per year. Announcement • Nov 03
CompX International Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend, Payable on December 13, 2022 CompX International Inc. announced that its board of directors has declared CompX’s regular quarterly dividend of twenty-five cents ($0.25) per share on its class A common stock, payable on December 13, 2022 to stockholders of record at the close of business on December 1, 2022. Buying Opportunity • Oct 14
Now 20% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock is down 23%. The fair value is estimated to be US$22.19, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 7.5% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 3.7%. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Sep 23
Investor sentiment deteriorated over the past week After last week's 17% share price decline to US$16.94, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 11.3x. Average trailing P/E is 16x in the Commercial Services industry in the US. Total returns to shareholders of 40% over the past three years. Buying Opportunity • Sep 21
Now 24% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock is down 16%. The fair value is estimated to be US$24.31, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 7.5% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 3.7%. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Sep 01
Investor sentiment deteriorated over the past week After last week's 16% share price decline to US$21.46, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 14.3x. Average trailing P/E is 20x in the Commercial Services industry in the US. Total returns to shareholders of 77% over the past three years. Upcoming Dividend • Aug 24
Upcoming dividend of US$0.25 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 31 August 2022. Payment date: 13 September 2022. Payout ratio is a comfortable 61% but the company is paying out more than the cash it is generating. Trailing yield: 4.1%. Within top quartile of American dividend payers (4.1%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.3%). Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Aug 15
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 23% share price gain to US$27.66, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 18.5x. Average trailing P/E is 21x in the Commercial Services industry in the US. Total returns to shareholders of 117% over the past three years. Upcoming Dividend • Aug 12
Upcoming dividend of US$1.75 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 19 August 2022. Payment date: 30 August 2022. Payout ratio is a comfortable 61% but the company is paying out more than the cash it is generating. Trailing yield: 3.6%. Lower than top quartile of American dividend payers (4.0%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.4%). Announcement • Aug 10
Compx Announces A Special Dividend Payable on August 30, 2022 CompX International Inc. announced that its board of directors has declared a special cash dividend of $1.75 per share on its class A common stock, payable on August 30, 2022 to stockholders of record at the close of business on August 22, 2022. Reported Earnings • Aug 03
Second quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS: US$0.50 (vs US$0.37 in 2Q 2021) Second quarter 2022 results: EPS: US$0.50 (up from US$0.37 in 2Q 2021). Revenue: US$41.7m (up 15% from 2Q 2021). Net income: US$6.18m (up 34% from 2Q 2021). Profit margin: 15% (up from 13% in 2Q 2021). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 4% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 14% per year, which means it is tracking significantly ahead of earnings growth. Announcement • Aug 03
CompX International Inc. Announces Regular Quarterly Dividend on Class A Common Stock, Payable on September 13, 2022 CompX International Inc. announced that its board of directors has declared company's regular quarterly dividend of 25 cents ($0.25) per share on its class A common stock, payable on September 13, 2022 to stockholders of record at the close of business on September 1, 2022. Reported Earnings • May 05
First quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS: US$0.40 (vs US$0.38 in 1Q 2021) First quarter 2022 results: EPS: US$0.40 (up from US$0.38 in 1Q 2021). Revenue: US$42.1m (up 17% from 1Q 2021). Net income: US$4.98m (up 6.4% from 1Q 2021). Profit margin: 12% (down from 13% in 1Q 2021). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 1% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 15% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Board Change • Apr 27
Insufficient new directors No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 5 experienced directors. 2 highly experienced directors. Independent Director Terri Herrington was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2018. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Insufficient board refreshment.