COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATION (CMP) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:CMP • US20451N1019

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This CMP fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. CMP Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • CMP had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year CMP had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: CMP reported negative net income in multiple years.
  • CMP had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100M -100M 200M -200M

1.2 Ratios

  • CMP's Return On Assets of -2.46% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CMP outperforms 47.85% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -14.43%, CMP is doing worse than 65.03% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 7.09%, CMP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.03% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CMP is significantly below the industry average of 58.77%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (4.38%) for CMP is below the current ROIC(7.09%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -2.46%
ROE -14.43%
ROIC 7.09%
ROA(3y)-5.66%
ROA(5y)-3.16%
ROE(3y)-32.1%
ROE(5y)-18.04%
ROIC(3y)4.38%
ROIC(5y)3.94%
CMP Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCMP Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 -20 -40 -60

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 8.64%, CMP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.35% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CMP has declined.
  • With a Gross Margin value of 16.48%, CMP perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.31% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CMP's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 8.64%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 16.48%
OM growth 3Y22.58%
OM growth 5Y-10.09%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.04%
GM growth 5Y-6.48%
CMP Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCMP Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 -10 20 30

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2. CMP Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), CMP is destroying value.
  • CMP has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • CMP has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, CMP has an improved debt to assets ratio.
CMP Yearly Shares OutstandingCMP Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M 40M
CMP Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCMP Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.2 Solvency

  • CMP has an Altman-Z score of 1.89. This is not the best score and indicates that CMP is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • With a Altman-Z score value of 1.89, CMP is not doing good in the industry: 71.78% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of CMP is 9.53, which is on the high side as it means it would take CMP, 9.53 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 9.53, CMP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.58% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CMP has a Debt/Equity ratio of 3.42. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
  • CMP has a Debt to Equity ratio of 3.42. This is amonst the worse of the industry: CMP underperforms 92.02% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.42
Debt/FCF 9.53
Altman-Z 1.89
ROIC/WACC0.63
WACC11.19%
CMP Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCMP Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 2.59 indicates that CMP has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • CMP has a Current ratio (2.59) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.53 indicates that CMP should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • CMP has a Quick ratio (1.53) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.59
Quick Ratio 1.53
CMP Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCMP Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M

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3. CMP Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 159.52% over the past year.
  • CMP shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -6.44%.
  • Measured over the past years, CMP shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 2.77% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)159.52%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%178.18%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.44%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.01%
Revenue growth 5Y2.77%
Sales Q2Q%28.94%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, CMP will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 43.68% on average per year.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, CMP will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.38% on average per year.
EPS Next Y269.91%
EPS Next 2Y103.36%
EPS Next 3Y71.1%
EPS Next 5Y43.68%
Revenue Next Year-0.88%
Revenue Next 2Y0.2%
Revenue Next 3Y1.44%
Revenue Next 5Y1.38%

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.
CMP Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCMP Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 500M 1B 1.5B
CMP Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCMP Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 0 1 2 3 4

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4. CMP Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • CMP is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 52.52.
  • CMP's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • CMP is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.51, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • CMP is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.62.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CMP is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CMP to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.41), we can say CMP is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 52.52
Fwd PE 25.62
CMP Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCMP Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

  • CMP's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CMP is cheaper than 78.53% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CMP's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CMP is cheaper than 96.32% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.68
EV/EBITDA 8.95
CMP Per share dataCMP EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as CMP's earnings are expected to grow with 71.10% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.19
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y103.36%
EPS Next 3Y71.1%

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5. CMP Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.38%, CMP has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • CMP's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.02. CMP pays more dividend than 85.28% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CMP's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.80.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.38%

5.2 History

  • CMP has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
CMP Yearly Dividends per shareCMP Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

5.3 Sustainability

DP0%
EPS Next 2Y103.36%
EPS Next 3Y71.1%
CMP Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCMP Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100M -100M -200M

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CMP Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATION

NYSE:CMP (5/1/2026, 8:18:21 PM)

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26.26

-0.45 (-1.68%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Industry Strength88.82
Industry Growth25.47
Earnings (Last)02-04
Earnings (Next)05-06
Inst Owners72.98%
Inst Owner Change1.12%
Ins Owners0.89%
Ins Owner Change0.69%
Market Cap1.10B
Revenue(TTM)1.33B
Net Income(TTM)-37.60M
Analysts72.5
Price Target28.22 (7.46%)
Short Float %5.97%
Short Ratio3.4
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.38%
Yearly Dividend0
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)45.81%
Min EPS beat(2)25.74%
Max EPS beat(2)65.87%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)3053.96%
Min EPS beat(4)-251.03%
Max EPS beat(4)12375.2%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)1510.91%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)1036.31%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)777.86%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)9.1%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.78%
Max Revenue beat(2)17.42%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)8.97%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.71%
Max Revenue beat(4)18.38%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.91%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.61%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.67%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)25.76%
EPS NQ rev (1m)5.91%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.92%
EPS NY rev (1m)9.49%
EPS NY rev (3m)11%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)4.21%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.72%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.16%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.48%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 52.52
Fwd PE 25.62
P/S 0.82
P/FCF 11.68
P/OCF 6.67
P/B 4.22
P/tB 4.76
EV/EBITDA 8.95
EPS(TTM)0.5
EY1.9%
EPS(NY)1.03
Fwd EY3.9%
FCF(TTM)2.25
FCFY8.56%
OCF(TTM)3.94
OCFY14.99%
SpS31.84
BVpS6.22
TBVpS5.51
PEG (NY)0.19
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number8.36721 (-68.14%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -2.46%
ROE -14.43%
ROCE 8.97%
ROIC 7.09%
ROICexc 7.35%
ROICexgc 7.54%
OM 8.64%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 16.48%
FCFM 7.06%
ROA(3y)-5.66%
ROA(5y)-3.16%
ROE(3y)-32.1%
ROE(5y)-18.04%
ROIC(3y)4.38%
ROIC(5y)3.94%
ROICexc(3y)4.52%
ROICexc(5y)4.04%
ROICexgc(3y)4.89%
ROICexgc(5y)4.35%
ROCE(3y)5.55%
ROCE(5y)4.98%
ROICexgc growth 3Y25.93%
ROICexgc growth 5Y3.14%
ROICexc growth 3Y28.14%
ROICexc growth 5Y3.68%
OM growth 3Y22.58%
OM growth 5Y-10.09%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.04%
GM growth 5Y-6.48%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.87
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.42
Debt/FCF 9.53
Debt/EBITDA 4.08
Cap/Depr 68.77%
Cap/Sales 5.3%
Interest Coverage 1.64
Cash Conversion 75.63%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 2.59
Quick Ratio 1.53
Altman-Z 1.89
F-Score6
WACC11.19%
ROIC/WACC0.63
Cap/Depr(3y)111.57%
Cap/Depr(5y)96.27%
Cap/Sales(3y)9.6%
Cap/Sales(5y)9%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)159.52%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%178.18%
EPS Next Y269.91%
EPS Next 2Y103.36%
EPS Next 3Y71.1%
EPS Next 5Y43.68%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.44%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.01%
Revenue growth 5Y2.77%
Sales Q2Q%28.94%
Revenue Next Year-0.88%
Revenue Next 2Y0.2%
Revenue Next 3Y1.44%
Revenue Next 5Y1.38%
EBIT growth 1Y54.08%
EBIT growth 3Y22.57%
EBIT growth 5Y-7.6%
EBIT Next Year257.99%
EBIT Next 3Y62.22%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y171.61%
FCF growth 3Y75.2%
FCF growth 5Y15.79%
OCF growth 1Y309.95%
OCF growth 3Y17.94%
OCF growth 5Y4.37%

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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATION (CMP). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


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COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATION (CMP) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


How financially healthy is COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATION?

The financial health rating of COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATION (CMP) is 4 / 10.


Is the dividend of COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATION sustainable?

The dividend rating of COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATION (CMP) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.