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COMPOSECURE INC-A (CMPO) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:CMPO - Nasdaq - US20459V1052 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

17.53  +3.13 (+21.74%)

After market: 17.38 -0.15 (-0.86%)

Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to CMPO. CMPO was compared to 32 industry peers in the Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of CMPO get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. CMPO has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year CMPO was profitable.
CMPO had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years CMPO reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
Of the past 5 years CMPO 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
CMPO Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCMPO Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M -50M 100M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -11.02%, CMPO is in line with its industry, outperforming 40.63% of the companies in the same industry.
CMPO's Return On Invested Capital of 36.62% is amongst the best of the industry. CMPO outperforms 96.88% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CMPO is significantly above the industry average of 16.47%.
The 3 year average ROIC (52.37%) for CMPO is well above the current ROIC(36.62%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -11.02%
ROE N/A
ROIC 36.62%
ROA(3y)3.24%
ROA(5y)3.55%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)52.37%
ROIC(5y)N/A
CMPO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCMPO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60 80

1.3 Margins

With an excellent Operating Margin value of 23.66%, CMPO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.75% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CMPO has declined.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 51.62%, CMPO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.75% of the companies in the same industry.
CMPO's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 23.66%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 51.62%
OM growth 3Y-5.56%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.2%
GM growth 5YN/A
CMPO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCMPO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CMPO is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CMPO has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, CMPO has an improved debt to assets ratio.
CMPO Yearly Shares OutstandingCMPO Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
CMPO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCMPO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 3.70 indicates that CMPO is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 3.70, CMPO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
CMPO has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 3.7
ROIC/WACC4.3
WACC8.52%
CMPO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCMPO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M -400M -600M -800M -1B

2.3 Liquidity

CMPO has a Current Ratio of 0.23. This is a bad value and indicates that CMPO is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CMPO's Current ratio of 0.23 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CMPO is outperformed by 96.88% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.23 indicates that CMPO may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of CMPO (0.23) is worse than 96.88% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.23
Quick Ratio 0.23
CMPO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCMPO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

CMPO shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -4.90%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.67% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, CMPO shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 16.22% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.9%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-7.41%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.67%
Revenue growth 3Y16.22%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%10.15%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, CMPO will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -1.06% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, CMPO will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.62% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-3.67%
EPS Next 2Y-1.38%
EPS Next 3Y-1.06%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.32%
Revenue Next 2Y6.95%
Revenue Next 3Y7.62%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
CMPO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCMPO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M
CMPO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCMPO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 18.07 indicates a rather expensive valuation of CMPO.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CMPO is valued a bit cheaper than 78.13% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.48, CMPO is valued a bit cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.21, the valuation of CMPO can be described as rather expensive.
CMPO's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
CMPO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 34.04.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.07
Fwd PE 18.21
CMPO Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCMPO Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CMPO indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CMPO is cheaper than 62.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
78.13% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CMPO, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 19.58
EV/EBITDA 11.98
CMPO Per share dataCMPO EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 1 2 3 4

4.3 Compensation for Growth

CMPO has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-1.38%
EPS Next 3Y-1.06%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CMPO does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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COMPOSECURE INC-A

NASDAQ:CMPO (8/8/2025, 8:26:34 PM)

After market: 17.38 -0.15 (-0.86%)

17.53

+3.13 (+21.74%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryTechnology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals
Earnings (Last)08-07 2025-08-07/amc
Earnings (Next)11-05 2025-11-05/amc
Inst Owners59.93%
Inst Owner Change0.16%
Ins Owners7.85%
Ins Owner Change1.05%
Market Cap1.79B
Analysts80
Price Target15.91 (-9.24%)
Short Float %24.4%
Short Ratio13.55
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly Dividend0.1
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP-27.68%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)10.68%
Min EPS beat(2)-7.26%
Max EPS beat(2)28.61%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)5.28%
Min EPS beat(4)-7.35%
Max EPS beat(4)28.61%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)2.96%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)15.43%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.28%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.26%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.29%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.47%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.26%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.08%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.07%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.21%
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)2.54%
PT rev (3m)2.54%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.78%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.29%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.19%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.21%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.03%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.2%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.16%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.49%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.07
Fwd PE 18.21
P/S 3.73
P/FCF 19.58
P/OCF 18.15
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 11.98
EPS(TTM)0.97
EY5.53%
EPS(NY)0.96
Fwd EY5.49%
FCF(TTM)0.9
FCFY5.11%
OCF(TTM)0.97
OCFY5.51%
SpS4.7
BVpS-0.85
TBVpS-0.85
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -11.02%
ROE N/A
ROCE 46.35%
ROIC 36.62%
ROICexc 38.09%
ROICexgc 38.09%
OM 23.66%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 51.62%
FCFM 19.07%
ROA(3y)3.24%
ROA(5y)3.55%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)52.37%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)64.23%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)64.23%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)66.3%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y-41.29%
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-41.29%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-5.56%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.2%
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score3
Asset Turnover1.64
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 84.18%
Cap/Sales 1.5%
Interest Coverage 6.11
Cash Conversion 80.83%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.23
Quick Ratio 0.23
Altman-Z 3.7
F-Score3
WACC8.52%
ROIC/WACC4.3
Cap/Depr(3y)109.34%
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)2.4%
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.9%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-7.41%
EPS Next Y-3.67%
EPS Next 2Y-1.38%
EPS Next 3Y-1.06%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.67%
Revenue growth 3Y16.22%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%10.15%
Revenue Next Year5.32%
Revenue Next 2Y6.95%
Revenue Next 3Y7.62%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-5.88%
EBIT growth 3Y9.76%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year22.22%
EBIT Next 3Y13.8%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-3.04%
FCF growth 3Y18.37%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-6.58%
OCF growth 3Y18.54%
OCF growth 5YN/A