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COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATION (CMP) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:CMP - US20451N1019 - Common Stock

17.76 USD
-0.55 (-3%)
Last: 11/13/2025, 8:04:00 PM
17.76 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 11/13/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

Overall CMP gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated CMP against 154 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. CMP has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. CMP has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

CMP had negative earnings in the past year.
CMP had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: CMP reported negative net income in multiple years.
Each year in the past 5 years CMP had a positive operating cash flow.
CMP Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCMP Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M 200M -200M 300M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -7.86%, CMP is doing worse than 66.88% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -48.40%, CMP is doing worse than 80.52% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of CMP (3.40%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CMP is significantly below the industry average of 12.68%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -7.86%
ROE -48.4%
ROIC 3.4%
ROA(3y)-4.43%
ROA(5y)-1.62%
ROE(3y)-24.04%
ROE(5y)-8.91%
ROIC(3y)3.52%
ROIC(5y)3.81%
CMP Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCMP Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 -40 -60

1.3 Margins

CMP has a Operating Margin of 4.47%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CMP outperforms 57.14% of its industry peers.
CMP's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of CMP (14.02%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CMP's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 4.47%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 14.02%
OM growth 3Y-13.47%
OM growth 5Y-4.55%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-7.25%
GM growth 5Y-2.37%
CMP Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCMP Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), CMP is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for CMP has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for CMP has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, CMP has a worse debt to assets ratio.
CMP Yearly Shares OutstandingCMP Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M
CMP Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCMP Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.44, we must say that CMP is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
CMP's Altman-Z score of 1.44 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CMP is outperformed by 74.68% of its industry peers.
CMP has a debt to FCF ratio of 7.17. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as CMP would need 7.17 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 7.17, CMP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.18% of the companies in the same industry.
CMP has a Debt/Equity ratio of 3.34. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
CMP has a Debt to Equity ratio of 3.34. This is amonst the worse of the industry: CMP underperforms 94.16% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.34
Debt/FCF 7.17
Altman-Z 1.44
ROIC/WACC0.36
WACC9.49%
CMP Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCMP Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

CMP has a Current Ratio of 2.15. This indicates that CMP is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
CMP has a Current ratio (2.15) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.15 indicates that CMP should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.15, CMP is not doing good in the industry: 64.94% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.15
Quick Ratio 1.15
CMP Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCMP Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for CMP have decreased strongly by -329.79% in the last year.
The Revenue for CMP has decreased by -17.43% in the past year. This is quite bad
Measured over the past years, CMP shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -5.64% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-329.79%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%61.39%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-17.43%
Revenue growth 3Y3.6%
Revenue growth 5Y-5.64%
Sales Q2Q%5.77%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 59.53% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.32% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-125.15%
EPS Next 2Y136.16%
EPS Next 3Y88.15%
EPS Next 5Y59.53%
Revenue Next Year11.09%
Revenue Next 2Y7.57%
Revenue Next 3Y5.89%
Revenue Next 5Y3.32%

3.3 Evolution

The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
CMP Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCMP Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 500M 1B 1.5B
CMP Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCMP Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 0 1 2 3 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for CMP. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 20.69, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of CMP.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as CMP.
CMP is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 34.57, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 20.69
CMP Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCMP Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 10 -10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

CMP's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CMP is cheaper than 75.32% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CMP is valued cheaply inside the industry as 97.40% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 6.32
EV/EBITDA 9.66
CMP Per share dataCMP EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

CMP's earnings are expected to grow with 88.15% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y136.16%
EPS Next 3Y88.15%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CMP has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.38%.
CMP's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.63. CMP pays more dividend than 87.01% of the companies in the same industry.
CMP's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.36.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.38%

5.2 History

The dividend of CMP decreases each year by -36.20%.
CMP has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-36.2%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
CMP Yearly Dividends per shareCMP Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

5.3 Sustainability

0.08% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CMP. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP0.08%
EPS Next 2Y136.16%
EPS Next 3Y88.15%
CMP Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCMP Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M 200M -200M
CMP Dividend Payout.CMP Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CMP Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATION

NYSE:CMP (11/13/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 17.76 0 (0%)

17.76

-0.55 (-3%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)08-11 2025-08-11/amc
Earnings (Next)12-02 2025-12-02/amc
Inst Owners74.6%
Inst Owner Change1.88%
Ins Owners0.61%
Ins Owner Change0.36%
Market Cap740.41M
Revenue(TTM)1.23B
Net Income(TTM)-120.90M
Analysts48
Price Target20.4 (14.86%)
Short Float %6.47%
Short Ratio5.76
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.38%
Yearly Dividend0.31
Dividend Growth(5Y)-36.2%
DP0.08%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)6062.11%
Min EPS beat(2)-251.03%
Max EPS beat(2)12375.2%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)2897.46%
Min EPS beat(4)-463.04%
Max EPS beat(4)12375.2%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)1481.62%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)1031%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)770.17%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)8.83%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.71%
Max Revenue beat(2)18.38%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)5.01%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.08%
Max Revenue beat(4)18.38%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.89%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.17%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.21%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-4.76%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-126.67%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-198.16%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.47%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.4%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 20.69
P/S 0.6
P/FCF 6.32
P/OCF 3.86
P/B 2.96
P/tB 3.38
EV/EBITDA 9.66
EPS(TTM)-1.08
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.86
Fwd EY4.83%
FCF(TTM)2.81
FCFY15.83%
OCF(TTM)4.6
OCFY25.92%
SpS29.39
BVpS5.99
TBVpS5.26
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -7.86%
ROE -48.4%
ROCE 4.31%
ROIC 3.4%
ROICexc 3.63%
ROICexgc 3.73%
OM 4.47%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 14.02%
FCFM 9.57%
ROA(3y)-4.43%
ROA(5y)-1.62%
ROE(3y)-24.04%
ROE(5y)-8.91%
ROIC(3y)3.52%
ROIC(5y)3.81%
ROICexc(3y)3.61%
ROICexc(5y)3.87%
ROICexgc(3y)4%
ROICexgc(5y)4.2%
ROCE(3y)4.46%
ROCE(5y)4.82%
ROICexgc growth 3Y0.46%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-6.43%
ROICexc growth 3Y0.14%
ROICexc growth 5Y-2.76%
OM growth 3Y-13.47%
OM growth 5Y-4.55%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-7.25%
GM growth 5Y-2.37%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.8
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.34
Debt/FCF 7.17
Debt/EBITDA 5.28
Cap/Depr 72.45%
Cap/Sales 6.1%
Interest Coverage 0.81
Cash Conversion 121.53%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 2.15
Quick Ratio 1.15
Altman-Z 1.44
F-Score4
WACC9.49%
ROIC/WACC0.36
Cap/Depr(3y)117.41%
Cap/Depr(5y)96.99%
Cap/Sales(3y)10.32%
Cap/Sales(5y)9.69%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-329.79%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%61.39%
EPS Next Y-125.15%
EPS Next 2Y136.16%
EPS Next 3Y88.15%
EPS Next 5Y59.53%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-17.43%
Revenue growth 3Y3.6%
Revenue growth 5Y-5.64%
Sales Q2Q%5.77%
Revenue Next Year11.09%
Revenue Next 2Y7.57%
Revenue Next 3Y5.89%
Revenue Next 5Y3.32%
EBIT growth 1Y-50.09%
EBIT growth 3Y-10.36%
EBIT growth 5Y-9.93%
EBIT Next Year2045.33%
EBIT Next 3Y209.78%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y949.28%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y106.57%
OCF growth 3Y-56.52%
OCF growth 5Y-39.81%

COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATION / CMP FAQ

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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to CMP.


Can you provide the valuation status for COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATION?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATION (CMP). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of CMP stock?

COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATION (CMP) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.


How financially healthy is COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATION?

The financial health rating of COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATION (CMP) is 3 / 10.


How sustainable is the dividend of COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATION (CMP) stock?

The dividend rating of COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATION (CMP) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0.08%.