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COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATION (CMP) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:CMP - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US20451N1019 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

10.41  +0.33 (+3.27%)

After market: 10.1351 -0.27 (-2.64%)

Fundamental Rating

3

Taking everything into account, CMP scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CMP was compared to 151 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. CMP has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. CMP is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

CMP had negative earnings in the past year.
CMP had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years CMP reported negative net income over the last 5 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 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 -13.36%, CMP is doing worse than 69.54% of the companies in the same industry.
CMP has a worse Return On Equity (-87.41%) than 85.43% of its industry peers.
CMP has a Return On Invested Capital (4.14%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CMP had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.52%. This is significantly below the industry average of 8.54%.
The 3 year average ROIC (3.52%) for CMP is below the current ROIC(4.14%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -13.36%
ROE -87.41%
ROIC 4.14%
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 5.24%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CMP outperforms 55.63% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CMP has declined.
CMP has a Gross Margin (16.10%) which is in line with its industry peers.
CMP's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 5.24%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 16.1%
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, CMP has more shares outstanding
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 1.41. 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 (1.41) is worse than 62.91% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 3.67 is on the high side and indicates that CMP has dependencies on debt financing.
CMP has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (3.67) than 90.07% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.67
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.41
ROIC/WACC0.45
WACC9.28%
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 2.37. This indicates that CMP is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
CMP has a Current ratio (2.37) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.12 indicates that CMP should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
CMP has a Quick ratio (1.12) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.37
Quick Ratio 1.12
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

CMP shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -625.00%.
The Revenue has grown by 19.31% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -5.64% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-625%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-1200%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)19.31%
Revenue growth 3Y3.6%
Revenue growth 5Y-5.64%
Sales Q2Q%-10.1%

3.2 Future

CMP is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 53.35% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, CMP will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.58% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-80.96%
EPS Next 2Y119.54%
EPS Next 3Y89.3%
EPS Next 5Y53.35%
Revenue Next Year3.82%
Revenue Next 2Y5.53%
Revenue Next 3Y4.47%
Revenue Next 5Y2.58%

3.3 Evolution

The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 15.38, which indicates a correct valuation of CMP.
CMP's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CMP is cheaper than 66.89% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.10, CMP is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 15.38
CMP Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCMP Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 10 -10 20

4.2 Price Multiples

72.85% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CMP, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 7.52
CMP Per share dataCMP EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A more expensive valuation may be justified as CMP's earnings are expected to grow with 89.30% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y119.54%
EPS Next 3Y89.3%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CMP has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.95%, which is a nice return.
The stock price of CMP dropped by -23.29% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
CMP's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.23. CMP pays more dividend than 94.04% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.33, CMP pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.95%

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.
CMP has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-36.2%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
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

The earnings of CMP are negative and hence is the payout ratio. CMP will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
DP-2.7%
EPS Next 2Y119.54%
EPS Next 3Y89.3%
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

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COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATION

NYSE:CMP (3/7/2025, 8:15:24 PM)

After market: 10.1351 -0.27 (-2.64%)

10.41

+0.33 (+3.27%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)02-10 2025-02-10/amc
Earnings (Next)05-05 2025-05-05/amc
Inst Owners81.15%
Inst Owner Change12.6%
Ins Owners0.52%
Ins Owner Change0.52%
Market Cap432.01M
Analysts77.5
Price Target15.98 (53.51%)
Short Float %6.01%
Short Ratio3.02
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.95%
Yearly Dividend0.31
Dividend Growth(5Y)-36.2%
DP-2.7%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-267.18%
Min EPS beat(2)-463.04%
Max EPS beat(2)-71.32%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-32.14%
Min EPS beat(4)-463.04%
Max EPS beat(4)441.38%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)27.49%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)19.16%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.19%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.08%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.46%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.14%
Min Revenue beat(4)-8.52%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.46%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.06%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.76%
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)-6%
PT rev (3m)-11.32%
EPS NQ rev (1m)103.01%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-96.36%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1072.62%
EPS NY rev (3m)-181.64%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)5.12%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)18.31%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.09%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.62%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 15.38
P/S 0.3
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 5.69
P/B 1.64
P/tB 2.44
EV/EBITDA 7.52
EPS(TTM)-0.84
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.68
Fwd EY6.5%
FCF(TTM)-0.6
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.83
OCFY17.57%
SpS34.33
BVpS6.34
TBVpS4.27
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -13.36%
ROE -87.41%
ROCE 5.24%
ROIC 4.14%
ROICexc 4.28%
ROICexgc 4.56%
OM 5.24%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 16.1%
FCFM N/A
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y0.46%
ROICexcg 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-Score3
Asset Turnover0.83
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.67
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 5.34
Cap/Depr 94.73%
Cap/Sales 7.07%
Interest Coverage 1.13
Cash Conversion 41.93%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 2.37
Quick Ratio 1.12
Altman-Z 1.41
F-Score3
WACC9.28%
ROIC/WACC0.45
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)-625%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-1200%
EPS Next Y-80.96%
EPS Next 2Y119.54%
EPS Next 3Y89.3%
EPS Next 5Y53.35%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)19.31%
Revenue growth 3Y3.6%
Revenue growth 5Y-5.64%
Sales Q2Q%-10.1%
Revenue Next Year3.82%
Revenue Next 2Y5.53%
Revenue Next 3Y4.47%
Revenue Next 5Y2.58%
EBIT growth 1Y5.66%
EBIT growth 3Y-10.36%
EBIT growth 5Y-9.93%
EBIT Next Year2119.1%
EBIT Next 3Y213.28%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-171.26%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-44.56%
OCF growth 3Y-56.52%
OCF growth 5Y-39.81%