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CMP

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$25.31 Live
Compass Minerals International, Inc. · NYSE
Target $25.75 (+1.7%)
$12.4 52W Range $27.15

At a glance

Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.

Updated Apr 25, 2026
Market cap
$1.06B
P/E
N/A
ROE
-14.4%
Profit margin
-2.8%
Debt/Equity
3.44
Dividend yield
N/A

AI Analysis

AI-powered fundamental assessment

Confidence
80%
Compass Minerals presents a stark dichotomy between strong top-line growth and deteriorating fundamental health. The Piotroski F-Score of 2/9 indicates severe financial weakness, compounded by a high Debt/Equity ratio of 3.44. While the 1-year price performance is impressive (+103.1%) and the PEG ratio (0.12) suggests significant undervaluation relative to growth, the negative profit margins and poor historical earnings stability create a high-risk profile. The stock is currently trading near its analyst target price, leaving little room for immediate upside without a fundamental turnaround.

Key Strengths

Strong YoY revenue growth of 28.90%
Extremely low PEG ratio (0.12) suggesting growth is undervalued
Low Price-to-Sales ratio (0.79) relative to market cap
Strong short-term price momentum (+103.1% over 1 year)
Healthy current ratio (2.59) providing short-term liquidity

Key Risks

Critical financial health indicated by Piotroski F-Score of 2/9
Excessive leverage with a Debt/Equity ratio of 3.44
Negative net profit margins (-2.82%) and ROE (-14.37%)
Highly volatile earnings track record with frequent large misses
Bearish technical trend score (10/100) despite recent price gains
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$25.75
+1.7% above current price

Performance Snowflake

Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories

Overall
33
Weak
Value
55
Future
65
Past
30
Health
15
Dividend
0
AI Verdict
Speculative Recovery
Key drivers: Revenue growth, Debt levels, Piotroski F-Score, Earnings volatility
Confidence
85%
Value
55/100

Trades at a low multiple of sales but a high multiple of book value; PEG suggests growth is not priced in.

Positives
  • Low P/S ratio
  • Low PEG ratio
Watchpoints
  • High P/B ratio (4.06)
  • Lack of positive earnings for P/E valuation
Future
65/100

Growth metrics are strong, but the quality of earnings is inconsistent.

Positives
  • Strong revenue growth (28.9%)
  • Recent explosive Q/Q EPS growth
Watchpoints
  • Unstable earnings progression
  • Dependence on commodity pricing
Past
30/100

Long-term trend is bearish with high volatility in quarterly results.

Positives
  • Recent 1-year recovery
Watchpoints
  • 5-year price decline of 60.9%
  • History of significant earnings misses
Health
15/100

Fundamental health is weak; high leverage and poor F-Score signal distress risk.

Positives
  • Adequate current ratio
Watchpoints
  • Piotroski F-Score 2/9
  • Debt/Equity 3.44
  • Negative ROE
Dividend
0/100

Company does not provide shareholder returns via dividends.

Positives
No standout positives identified.
Watchpoints
  • No dividend paid
  • 0/100 dividend strength

Stock Price & Analyst Targets

Real-time price movements and analyst price targets

Current Price
$25.31
Analyst Target
$25.75
Upside/Downside
+1.7%

Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers

Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for CMP and closest competitors.

Updated 2026-04-24
CMP
Compass Minerals International, Inc.
Primary
5Y
-60.9%
3Y
-18.1%
1Y
+103.1%
6M
+36.3%
1M
+3.3%
1W
-0.0%
GPR
Green Plains Inc.
Peer
5Y
-41.5%
3Y
-52.8%
1Y
+285.6%
6M
+67.7%
1M
-3.1%
1W
-10.2%
ELV
Elevra Lithium Limited
Peer
5Y
+176.2%
3Y
+176.2%
1Y
+176.2%
6M
+122.1%
1M
+22.8%
1W
+2.4%
IPX
IperionX Limited
Peer
5Y
+353.0%
3Y
+485.1%
1Y
+124.1%
6M
-41.3%
1M
-35.7%
1W
+17.1%
MET
Ramaco Resources, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+259.1%
3Y
+75.2%
1Y
+63.9%
6M
-73.4%
1M
-4.4%
1W
-11.7%

Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.

Historical Performance Trends

Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns

Revenue & Net Income

Profit & Operating Margins

Return on Equity (ROE)

Quarterly Revenue Growth

Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)

Valuation Metrics

Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators

P/E Ratio
N/A
Forward P/E
24.88
PEG Ratio
0.12
P/B Ratio
4.06
P/S Ratio
0.79
EV/Revenue
1.43
EV/EBITDA
8.95
Market Cap
$1.06B

Profitability

Profit margins and return metrics

Profit Margin -2.82%
Operating Margin 9.24%
Gross Margin 16.48%
ROE -14.37%
ROA 4.29%

Growth

Revenue and earnings growth rates

Revenue Growth +28.9%
Earnings Growth N/A
Q/Q Revenue Growth +28.94%
Q/Q Earnings Growth N/A

Financial Health

Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics

Debt/Equity
3.44
High debt
Current Ratio
2.59
Strong
Quick Ratio
1.33
Good
Cash/Share
$1.12

Financial Statement Flow

Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025

Revenue
$0.4B
Gross Margin
16.0%
Op. Margin
9.2%
Net Margin
4.7%
Total Assets
$1.5B
Liabilities
$1.3B
Equity
$0.3B
Debt/Equity
4.86x
Operating CF
$-0.0B
CapEx
$-0.0B
Free Cash Flow
$-0.1B
FCF Yield
162%

Quarterly Earnings History

EPS performance vs analyst estimates

2026-05-06
$N/A
2026-02-04
$0.43
+68.3% surprise
2025-12-08
$-0.17
+25.3% surprise
2025-08-11
$-0.39
-196.9% surprise

Basic Materials Sector Comparison

Comparing CMP against 111 companies in the Basic Materials sector (5 bullish, 42 neutral, 64 bearish)
Return on Equity (ROE)
-14.37%
This Stock
vs
-9.77%
Sector Avg
+47.0% (Excellent)
Profit Margin
-2.82%
This Stock
vs
-7.52%
Sector Avg
-62.5% (Weaker)
Debt to Equity
3.44
This Stock
vs
1.03
Sector Avg
+235.8% (Higher)
Revenue Growth
28.9%
This Stock
vs
37.79%
Sector Avg
-23.5% (Slower)
Current Ratio
2.59
This Stock
vs
5.84
Sector Avg
-55.6% (Weaker)

Similar Companies

Peer comparison within the same industry

Recent Insider Trading

Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months

DEALY RICHARD P
Director
Stock Award
2026-03-31
1,259 shares
REECE JOSEPH E
Director
Stock Award
2026-03-31
1,816 shares
SAFRAN DAVID
Director
Stock Award
2026-03-31
1,071 shares
DEALY RICHARD P
Director
Stock Award
2026-03-05
11,905 shares
WALKER LORI A
Director
Stock Award
2026-03-05
11,905 shares
REECE JOSEPH E
Director
Stock Award
2026-03-05
22,322 shares
JOYCE GARETH T
Director
Stock Award
2026-03-05
11,905 shares
MERRIN, PATRICK JAMES
Chief Operating Officer
Stock Award
2026-03-03
18,525 shares
FJELLMAN PETER B.
Chief Financial Officer
Stock Award
2026-01-28
8,321 shares
DOWLING EDWARD C JR
Chief Executive Officer
Stock Award
2026-01-16
22,350 shares
DEALY RICHARD P
Director
Stock Award
2025-12-31
1,496 shares
WALKER LORI A
Director
Stock Award
2025-12-31
1,528 shares
MERLE DENISE M
Director
Stock Award
2025-12-31
220 shares
REECE JOSEPH E
Director
Stock Award
2025-12-31
2,260 shares
MILLER MELISSA M
Director
Stock Award
2025-12-31
1,433 shares
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects

SEC Filings

Recent regulatory filings from the SEC EDGAR database

8-K
8-K
2026-03-24

CMP filed an 8-K on March 24, 2026, likely to report its annual financial results or a material corporate update.

8-K
8-K
2026-03-10

CMP filed an 8-K on March 10, 2026, likely to announce its financial results for the preceding period.

10-Q
10-Q
2026-02-06

CMP submitted its quarterly 10-Q filing on February 6, 2026. While the filing includes a section for Risk Factors under Item 1A, no specific financial highlights or detailed risk descriptions were provided in the available excerpt.

8-K
8-K
2026-02-04

CMP filed an 8-K on February 4, 2026, likely to announce its financial results for the preceding fiscal period.

DEF 14A
DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT
2026-01-23

CMP filed a Definitive Proxy Statement (DEF 14A) on January 23, 2026, providing shareholders with necessary information and voting materials for an upcoming meeting.

8-K
8-K
2025-12-23
8-K
FORM 8-K
2025-12-19
10-K
10-K
2025-12-12

CMP submitted its annual 10-K filing on December 12, 2025, which includes detailed sections on business operations, risk factors, and management's discussion and analysis of financial condition. Specific financial highlights and risk details were not provided in the available excerpts.

8-K
8-K
2025-12-08

CMP filed an 8-K on December 8, 2025, likely to announce its quarterly financial results.

8-K
8-K
2025-08-28

CMP filed an 8-K on August 28, 2025, likely to announce its quarterly financial results.

10-Q
10-Q
2025-08-11
8-K
8-K
2025-08-11
8-K
8-K
2025-06-27
8-K
8-K
2025-06-16
8-K
8-K
2025-06-03
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR. AI summaries generated automatically.

Wall Street Analysts

Professional analyst ratings and price targets

Consensus
NONE
4 analysts
BMO Capital
2026-01-06
Maintains
Market Perform Market Perform
Freedom Capital Markets
2025-12-16
init
Buy
Deutsche Bank
2025-12-11
Maintains
Buy Buy

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