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COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATION (CMP) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:CMP - US20451N1019 - Common Stock

17.74 USD
+0.72 (+4.23%)
Last: 11/21/2025, 4:23:33 PM
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After Hours: 11/21/2025, 4:23:33 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

Taking everything into account, CMP scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CMP was compared to 154 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. CMP may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. 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

In the past year CMP has reported negative net income.
CMP had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years CMP reported negative net income over the last 5 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 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 68.18% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -48.40%, CMP is doing worse than 81.17% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 3.40%, CMP is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.44% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CMP is significantly below the industry average of 12.85%.
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

The Operating Margin of CMP (4.47%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CMP's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 14.02%, CMP is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same 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.
Compared to 5 years ago, CMP has more shares outstanding
CMP has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
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

CMP has an Altman-Z score of 1.42. This is a bad value and indicates that CMP is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of CMP (1.42) is worse than 75.32% 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.
CMP has a better Debt to FCF ratio (7.17) than 66.88% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 3.34 is on the high side and indicates that CMP has dependencies on debt financing.
CMP's Debt to Equity ratio of 3.34 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CMP is outperformed by 96.10% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.34
Debt/FCF 7.17
Altman-Z 1.42
ROIC/WACC0.34
WACC9.9%
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.
With a Current ratio value of 2.15, CMP perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.51% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.15 indicates that CMP should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of CMP (1.15) is worse than 64.94% of its industry peers.
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.
CMP shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -17.43%.
CMP shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -5.64% yearly.
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

Based on estimates for the next years, CMP will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 59.53% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, CMP will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.32% on average per year.
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

When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
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

CMP reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.66, the valuation of CMP can be described as rather expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CMP is on the same level as its industry peers.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 34.46. CMP is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 20.66
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

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CMP indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CMP is cheaper than 74.68% of the companies listed in the same industry.
98.05% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CMP, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 6.31
EV/EBITDA 9.31
CMP Per share dataCMP EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A more expensive valuation may be justified as CMP's earnings are expected to grow with 88.15% in the coming years.
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

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 2.63. CMP pays more dividend than 87.66% of the companies in the same industry.
CMP's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.45.
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 (11/21/2025, 4:23:33 PM)

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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 Change0.19%
Ins Owners0.61%
Ins Owner Change0.36%
Market Cap739.58M
Revenue(TTM)1.23B
Net Income(TTM)-120.90M
Analysts48
Price Target20.4 (14.99%)
Short Float %6.28%
Short Ratio5.44
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 20.66
P/S 0.6
P/FCF 6.31
P/OCF 3.85
P/B 2.96
P/tB 3.38
EV/EBITDA 9.31
EPS(TTM)-1.08
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.86
Fwd EY4.84%
FCF(TTM)2.81
FCFY15.85%
OCF(TTM)4.6
OCFY25.95%
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 1.42
F-Score4
WACC9.9%
ROIC/WACC0.34
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.


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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%.