COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATION (CMP)
US20451N1019 - Common Stock
Overall CMP gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated CMP against 157 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. CMP may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. CMP is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year CMP was profitable.
CMP had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
CMP had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years CMP always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
CMP has a Return On Assets of -5.24%. This is in the lower half of the industry: CMP underperforms 64.33% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of -22.31%, CMP is not doing good in the industry: 74.52% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 4.55%, CMP perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.87% of the companies in the same industry.
CMP had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.53%. This is below the industry average of 8.34%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (4.55%) for CMP is above the 3 year average (3.53%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -5.24% | ||
| ROE | -22.31% | ||
| ROIC | 4.55% |
ROA(3y)0.68%
ROA(5y)1.47%
ROE(3y)3.02%
ROE(5y)6.65%
ROIC(3y)3.53%
ROIC(5y)3.93%
1.3 Margins
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CMP has declined.
The Operating Margin of CMP (7.29%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CMP's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 19.37%, CMP perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.41% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CMP has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.29% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 19.37% |
OM growth 3Y-15.31%
OM growth 5Y-10.86%
PM growth 3Y-38.86%
PM growth 5Y-16.42%
GM growth 3Y-3.23%
GM growth 5Y-4.1%
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.
CMP has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.48, we must say that CMP is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.48, CMP is not doing good in the industry: 67.52% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.25 is on the high side and indicates that CMP has dependencies on debt financing.
CMP has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (2.25) than 94.90% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.25 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.48 |
ROIC/WACC0.5
WACC9.03%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.98 indicates that CMP has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 2.98, CMP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.78% of the companies in the same 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.
The Quick ratio of CMP (1.15) is worse than 62.42% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.98 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.15 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CMP shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 176.47%, which is quite impressive.
CMP shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -44.62% yearly.
CMP shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -6.42%.
CMP shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -2.46% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)176.47%
EPS 3Y-58.41%
EPS 5Y-44.62%
EPS Q2Q%-260.32%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.42%
Revenue growth 3Y3.55%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.46%
Sales Q2Q%-2.26%
3.2 Future
CMP is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 72.22% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.81% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y615.08%
EPS Next 2Y29.48%
EPS Next 3Y76.02%
EPS Next 5Y72.22%
Revenue Next Year-6.61%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.08%
Revenue Next 3Y0.82%
Revenue Next 5Y0.81%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 28.20, CMP can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CMP is valued a bit cheaper than 60.51% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 31.24, CMP is valued at the same level.
CMP is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 79.06.
CMP's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CMP to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.44), we can say CMP is valued expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 79.06 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CMP is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 71.97% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.47 |
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 76.02% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.05
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y29.48%
EPS Next 3Y76.02%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CMP has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.11%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.82, CMP pays a better dividend. On top of this CMP pays more dividend than 94.90% of the companies listed in the same industry.
CMP's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.22.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.11% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CMP decreases each year by -25.53%.
CMP has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
The dividend of CMP decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-25.53%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
The earnings of CMP are negative and hence is the payout ratio. CMP will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
DP-28.9%
EPS Next 2Y29.48%
EPS Next 3Y76.02%
COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATION
NYSE:CMP (10/10/2024, 10:19:43 AM)
13.255
-0.13 (-1.01%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
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Market Cap547.83M
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| Dividend Yield | 5.11% |
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| PE | 28.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 79.06 | ||
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| ROA | -5.24% | ||
| ROE | -22.31% | ||
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| OM | 7.29% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 19.37% | ||
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Asset Turnover0.69
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| Debt/Equity | 2.25 | ||
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| Current Ratio | 2.98 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.15 | ||
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EPS 1Y (TTM)176.47%
EPS 3Y-58.41%
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EPS Next Y615.08%
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Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.42%
Revenue growth 3Y3.55%
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