COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATION (CMP)
US20451N1019 - Common Stock
Taking everything into account, CMP scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CMP was compared to 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 quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year CMP was profitable.
In the past year CMP has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
CMP had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years CMP had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -5.24%, CMP is doing worse than 65.61% of the companies in the same industry.
CMP has a worse Return On Equity (-22.31%) than 74.52% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of CMP (4.55%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CMP is below the industry average of 8.31%.
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
CMP's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
CMP has a Operating Margin of 7.29%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CMP outperforms 59.24% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CMP has declined.
CMP has a Gross Margin of 19.37%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CMP outperforms 57.32% of its industry peers.
CMP's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| 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.
The debt/assets ratio for CMP has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.51, we must say that CMP is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.51, CMP is doing worse than 67.52% of the companies in the same industry.
CMP has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.25. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
CMP has a Debt to Equity ratio of 2.25. This is amonst the worse of the industry: CMP underperforms 94.90% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.25 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.51 |
ROIC/WACC0.48
WACC9.46%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.98 indicates that CMP has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.98, CMP is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.87% 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 64.33% 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.
Looking at the last year, CMP shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -6.42% in the last year.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, CMP will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 72.22% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.81% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-9.1%
EPS Next 2Y130.64%
EPS Next 3Y105.96%
EPS Next 5Y72.22%
Revenue Next Year-6.85%
Revenue Next 2Y0.12%
Revenue Next 3Y1.38%
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 30.70, CMP can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CMP is on the same level as its industry peers.
CMP's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 28.65.
CMP is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.13.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CMP is on the same level as its industry peers.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.56. CMP is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.7 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.13 |
4.2 Price Multiples
CMP's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CMP is cheaper than 71.97% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.82 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A more expensive valuation may be justified as CMP's earnings are expected to grow with 105.96% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y130.64%
EPS Next 3Y105.96%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.00%, CMP is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.98, CMP pays a better dividend. On top of this CMP pays more dividend than 93.63% 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 2.23.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CMP decreases each year by -25.53%.
CMP has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
CMP has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-25.53%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
CMP has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-28.9%
EPS Next 2Y130.64%
EPS Next 3Y105.96%
COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATION
NYSE:CMP (11/21/2024, 10:28:54 AM)
14.43
-0.48 (-3.22%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
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Market Cap598.12M
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| PE | 30.7 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.13 | ||
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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 Y-9.1%
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Revenue growth 3Y3.55%
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