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COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATION (CMP) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:CMP - US20451N1019 - Common Stock

17.92 USD
+0.31 (+1.76%)
Last: 11/11/2025, 8:04:00 PM
17.92 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 11/11/2025, 8:04:00 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 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.
In the past year CMP had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years CMP reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
In the past 5 years CMP always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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

With a Return On Assets value of -7.86%, CMP is not doing good in the industry: 66.88% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
CMP has a worse Return On Equity (-48.40%) than 80.52% of its industry peers.
CMP has a Return On Invested Capital (3.40%) which is in line with its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CMP is significantly below the industry average of 12.61%.
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.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CMP has declined.
CMP has a Gross Margin (14.02%) which is in line with its industry peers.
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

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CMP is destroying value.
CMP has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for CMP has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for CMP is higher compared to a year ago.
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.
The Altman-Z score of CMP (1.44) 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.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 7.17, CMP is doing good in 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.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 3.34, CMP is doing worse than 94.16% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.34
Debt/FCF 7.17
Altman-Z 1.44
ROIC/WACC0.36
WACC9.51%
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

A Current Ratio of 2.15 indicates that CMP has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
CMP has a Current ratio (2.15) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CMP has a Quick Ratio of 1.15. This is a normal value and indicates that CMP is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CMP's Quick ratio of 1.15 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CMP is outperformed by 64.29% 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.
Looking at the last year, CMP shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -17.43% in the last year.
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

CMP is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 59.53% yearly.
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

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

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for CMP. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.87, the valuation of CMP can be described as rather expensive.
CMP's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
CMP's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 33.72.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 20.87
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 75.32% of the companies listed in the same industry.
CMP's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CMP is cheaper than 96.75% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 6.37
EV/EBITDA 9.55
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.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.63, CMP pays a better dividend. On top of this CMP pays more dividend than 87.66% of the companies listed 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 (11/11/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 17.92 0 (0%)

17.92

+0.31 (+1.76%)

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 Cap747.08M
Revenue(TTM)1.23B
Net Income(TTM)-120.90M
Analysts48
Price Target20.4 (13.84%)
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 20.87
P/S 0.61
P/FCF 6.37
P/OCF 3.89
P/B 2.99
P/tB 3.41
EV/EBITDA 9.55
EPS(TTM)-1.08
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.86
Fwd EY4.79%
FCF(TTM)2.81
FCFY15.69%
OCF(TTM)4.6
OCFY25.69%
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
WACC9.51%
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.


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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%.