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COMPOSECURE INC-A (CMPO) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

10.99  -0.25 (-2.22%)

After market: 11.1 +0.11 (+1%)

Fundamental Rating

5

Overall CMPO gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated CMPO against 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 is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


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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.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: CMPO reported negative net income in multiple years.
CMPO had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
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

CMPO has a worse Return On Assets (-10.08%) than 62.50% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 27.57%, CMPO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.75% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CMPO is significantly above the industry average of 15.57%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (27.57%) for CMPO is well below the 3 year average (52.37%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that CMPO had better years and this may not be a problem.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -10.08%
ROE N/A
ROIC 27.57%
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

CMPO's Operating Margin of 26.45% is amongst the best of the industry. CMPO outperforms 93.75% of its industry peers.
CMPO's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
CMPO's Gross Margin of 52.32% is amongst the best of the industry. CMPO outperforms 90.63% of its industry peers.
CMPO's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 26.45%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 52.32%
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.
The number of shares outstanding for CMPO has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The debt/assets ratio for CMPO has been reduced compared to a year ago.
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 1.94 indicates that CMPO is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of CMPO (1.94) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CMPO is 1.62, which is an excellent value as it means it would take CMPO, only 1.62 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
CMPO has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.62. This is amongst the best in the industry. CMPO outperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 1.62
Altman-Z 1.94
ROIC/WACC3.32
WACC8.31%
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

A Current Ratio of 2.28 indicates that CMPO has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.28, CMPO is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.69 indicates that CMPO should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.69, CMPO is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.28
Quick Ratio 1.69
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

The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.02% over the past year.
Looking at the last year, CMPO shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 34.30%.
The Revenue has been growing by 16.22% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.02%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-23.08%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)34.3%
Revenue growth 3Y16.22%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%0.96%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 2.33% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, CMPO will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.28% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-8.44%
EPS Next 2Y2.82%
EPS Next 3Y2.33%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.8%
Revenue Next 2Y6.49%
Revenue Next 3Y7.28%
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

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.10, the valuation of CMPO can be described as very reasonable.
78.13% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CMPO, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CMPO to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.88), we can say CMPO is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.12 indicates a correct valuation of CMPO.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as CMPO.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 21.20. CMPO is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.1
Fwd PE 12.12
CMPO Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCMPO Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CMPO is valued a bit cheaper than 71.88% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CMPO is valued cheaper than 90.63% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 9.29
EV/EBITDA 8.57
CMPO Per share dataCMPO EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 2 4

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y2.82%
EPS Next 3Y2.33%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CMPO has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.78%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
The stock price of CMPO dropped by -31.05% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.55, CMPO pays a better dividend. On top of this CMPO pays more dividend than 87.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
CMPO's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.45.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.78%

5.2 History

CMPO is new to the dividend game and has less than 3 years of track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
CMPO Yearly Dividends per shareCMPO Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2024 0.05 0.1 0.15 0.2 0.25

5.3 Sustainability

The earnings of CMPO are negative and hence is the payout ratio. CMPO will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
DP-18.67%
EPS Next 2Y2.82%
EPS Next 3Y2.33%
CMPO Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCMPO Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M -50M 100M

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COMPOSECURE INC-A

NASDAQ:CMPO (4/30/2025, 5:20:00 PM)

After market: 11.1 +0.11 (+1%)

10.99

-0.25 (-2.22%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryTechnology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals
Earnings (Last)03-05 2025-03-05/amc
Earnings (Next)05-12 2025-05-12/amc
Inst Owners55.65%
Inst Owner Change0.1%
Ins Owners5.99%
Ins Owner Change-0.15%
Market Cap1.12B
Analysts81.54
Price Target15.52 (41.22%)
Short Float %19.35%
Short Ratio8.26
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.78%
Yearly Dividend0.1
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP-18.67%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-7.31%
Min EPS beat(2)-7.35%
Max EPS beat(2)-7.26%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-1.97%
Min EPS beat(4)-7.35%
Max EPS beat(4)7.11%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.86%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)13.46%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.84%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.26%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.42%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.62%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.26%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.08%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.15%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.85%
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)-14.59%
PT rev (3m)-15.18%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.38%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-24.53%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.08%
EPS NY rev (3m)-14%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.22%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.3%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.51%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.58%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.1
Fwd PE 12.12
P/S 2.14
P/FCF 9.29
P/OCF 8.68
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 8.57
EPS(TTM)0.99
EY9.01%
EPS(NY)0.91
Fwd EY8.25%
FCF(TTM)1.18
FCFY10.77%
OCF(TTM)1.27
OCFY11.52%
SpS5.13
BVpS-1.4
TBVpS-1.4
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -10.08%
ROE N/A
ROCE 34.9%
ROIC 27.57%
ROICexc 34.24%
ROICexgc 34.24%
OM 26.45%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 52.32%
FCFM 23.09%
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 Turnover1.11
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 1.62
Debt/EBITDA 1.25
Cap/Depr 92.05%
Cap/Sales 1.61%
Interest Coverage 6.73
Cash Conversion 87.58%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 2.28
Quick Ratio 1.69
Altman-Z 1.94
F-Score3
WACC8.31%
ROIC/WACC3.32
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)1.02%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-23.08%
EPS Next Y-8.44%
EPS Next 2Y2.82%
EPS Next 3Y2.33%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)34.3%
Revenue growth 3Y16.22%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%0.96%
Revenue Next Year4.8%
Revenue Next 2Y6.49%
Revenue Next 3Y7.28%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y16.58%
EBIT growth 3Y9.76%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year19.53%
EBIT Next 3Y13.59%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y29.71%
FCF growth 3Y18.37%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y24.2%
OCF growth 3Y18.54%
OCF growth 5YN/A