COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATION (CMP) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:CMP • US20451N1019

23.27 USD
+0.64 (+2.83%)
At close: Feb 20, 2026
23.25 USD
-0.02 (-0.09%)
After Hours: 2/20/2026, 8:25:04 PM
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Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, CMP scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CMP was compared to 157 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. CMP has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. CMP is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year CMP was profitable.
  • 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100M -100M 200M -200M

1.2 Ratios

  • CMP has a Return On Assets (-2.46%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • CMP has a worse Return On Equity (-14.43%) than 65.61% of its industry peers.
  • CMP has a better Return On Invested Capital (7.09%) than 66.88% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CMP is significantly below the industry average of 10.59%.
  • 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

  • CMP has a Operating Margin of 8.64%. This is in the better half of the industry: CMP outperforms 64.33% of its industry peers.
  • CMP's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 16.48%, CMP is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.87% 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. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so 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
  • 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 1.82. 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.
  • CMP has a worse Altman-Z score (1.82) than 73.89% of its industry peers.
  • 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.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of CMP (9.53) is better than 63.69% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 3.42 is on the high side and indicates that CMP has dependencies on debt financing.
  • CMP has a Debt to Equity ratio of 3.42. This is amonst the worse of the industry: CMP underperforms 92.99% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.42
Debt/FCF 9.53
Altman-Z 1.82
ROIC/WACC0.66
WACC10.7%
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

  • CMP has a Current Ratio of 2.59. This indicates that CMP is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of CMP (2.59) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • CMP has a Quick Ratio of 1.53. This is a normal value and indicates that CMP is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of CMP (1.53) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 159.52% over the past year.
  • Looking at the last year, CMP shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -6.44% in the last year.
  • CMP shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.77% yearly.
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

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 43.68% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.38% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y258.34%
EPS Next 2Y102.98%
EPS Next 3Y76.67%
EPS Next 5Y43.68%
Revenue Next Year-0.4%
Revenue Next 2Y0.72%
Revenue Next 3Y1.98%
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. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 46.54, CMP can be considered very expensive at the moment.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CMP is valued a bit cheaper than 61.15% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.99. CMP is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.87 indicates a rather expensive valuation of CMP.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CMP is valued a bit cheaper than 60.51% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 28.06. CMP is around the same levels.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 46.54
Fwd PE 22.87
CMP Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCMP Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 50 100 150 200

4.2 Price Multiples

  • CMP's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CMP is cheaper than 89.81% 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 99.36% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.35
EV/EBITDA 8.25
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.
  • CMP's earnings are expected to grow with 76.67% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.18
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y102.98%
EPS Next 3Y76.67%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • CMP has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.38%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • CMP's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.03. CMP pays more dividend than 89.81% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CMP's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.81.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.38%

5.2 History

  • CMP has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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 2Y102.98%
EPS Next 3Y76.67%
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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COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATION

NYSE:CMP (2/20/2026, 8:25:04 PM)

After market: 23.25 -0.02 (-0.09%)

23.27

+0.64 (+2.83%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)02-04
Earnings (Next)05-05
Inst Owners76.01%
Inst Owner Change-3.43%
Ins Owners0.63%
Ins Owner Change0.47%
Market Cap974.08M
Revenue(TTM)1.33B
Net Income(TTM)-37.60M
Analysts72.5
Price Target22.95 (-1.38%)
Short Float %5.74%
Short Ratio3.07
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)11.11%
PT rev (3m)12.5%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.53%
EPS NQ rev (3m)40%
EPS NY rev (1m)17.12%
EPS NY rev (3m)-11.47%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.56%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.32%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.37%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 46.54
Fwd PE 22.87
P/S 0.73
P/FCF 10.35
P/OCF 5.91
P/B 3.74
P/tB 4.22
EV/EBITDA 8.25
EPS(TTM)0.5
EY2.15%
EPS(NY)1.02
Fwd EY4.37%
FCF(TTM)2.25
FCFY9.66%
OCF(TTM)3.94
OCFY16.92%
SpS31.84
BVpS6.22
TBVpS5.51
PEG (NY)0.18
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number8.37
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 250
Cash Conversion 75.63%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 2.59
Quick Ratio 1.53
Altman-Z 1.82
F-Score6
WACC10.7%
ROIC/WACC0.66
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 Y258.34%
EPS Next 2Y102.98%
EPS Next 3Y76.67%
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-0.4%
Revenue Next 2Y0.72%
Revenue Next 3Y1.98%
Revenue Next 5Y1.38%
EBIT growth 1Y54.08%
EBIT growth 3Y22.57%
EBIT growth 5Y-7.6%
EBIT Next Year263.19%
EBIT Next 3Y64.91%
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%

COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATION / CMP FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATION?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to CMP.


What is the valuation status for CMP stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATION (CMP). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATION?

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


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for CMP stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATION (CMP) is 46.54 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.74.


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

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