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COMPASS DIVERSIFIED HOLDINGS (CODI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:CODI - US20451Q1040 - Common Stock

6.1 USD
+0.34 (+5.9%)
Last: 1/23/2026, 8:04:00 PM
5.98 USD
-0.12 (-1.97%)
After Hours: 1/23/2026, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

Overall CODI gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated CODI against 97 industry peers in the Financial Services industry. CODI may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. CODI is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • CODI had negative earnings in the past year.
  • CODI had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
  • The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: CODI reported negative net income in multiple years.
  • The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: CODI reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
CODI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCODI 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 0 100M -100M 200M

1.2 Ratios

  • CODI has a worse Return On Assets (-3.12%) than 83.51% of its industry peers.
  • With a Return On Equity value of -9.75%, CODI is not doing good in the industry: 79.38% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • CODI has a Return On Invested Capital of 6.33%. This is in the better half of the industry: CODI outperforms 70.10% of its industry peers.
  • CODI had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.59%. This is below the industry average of 8.46%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (6.33%) for CODI is above the 3 year average (4.59%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -3.12%
ROE -9.75%
ROIC 6.33%
ROA(3y)1.22%
ROA(5y)0.97%
ROE(3y)3.42%
ROE(5y)2.78%
ROIC(3y)4.59%
ROIC(5y)4.28%
CODI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCODI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 -5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 10.80%, CODI is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.30% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CODI's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 45.63%, CODI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.98% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CODI's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 10.8%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 45.63%
OM growth 3Y8.37%
OM growth 5Y18.91%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y4.66%
GM growth 5Y4.7%
CODI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCODI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • CODI has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for CODI remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
  • CODI has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for CODI is higher compared to a year ago.
CODI Yearly Shares OutstandingCODI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M
CODI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCODI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.23, we must say that CODI is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.23, CODI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.89% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CODI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.36. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.36, CODI is doing worse than 61.86% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.36
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.23
ROIC/WACC0.89
WACC7.15%
CODI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCODI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 4.07 indicates that CODI has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • CODI has a better Current ratio (4.07) than 88.66% of its industry peers.
  • CODI has a Quick Ratio of 1.57. This is a normal value and indicates that CODI is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • CODI has a Quick ratio of 1.57. This is in the better half of the industry: CODI outperforms 74.23% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 4.07
Quick Ratio 1.57
CODI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCODI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • CODI shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -109.34%.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 6.59% on average over the past years.
  • The Revenue has grown by 11.87% in the past year. This is quite good.
  • CODI shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 11.72% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-109.34%
EPS 3Y-4.24%
EPS 5Y6.59%
EPS Q2Q%-209.37%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.87%
Revenue growth 3Y4.39%
Revenue growth 5Y11.72%
Sales Q2Q%-18.89%

3.2 Future

  • CODI is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -55.84% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to decrease by -8.70% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-130%
EPS Next 2Y-55.84%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-16.72%
Revenue Next 2Y-8.7%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

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 decreasing.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
CODI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCODI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
CODI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCODI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 1 -1 2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for CODI. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
  • Also next year CODI is expected to report negative earnings again, which makes the also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
CODI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCODI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 10 -10 20 -20

4.2 Price Multiples

  • CODI's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CODI is cheaper than 90.72% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 4.98
CODI Per share dataCODI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • A cheap valuation may be justified as CODI's earnings are expected to decrease with -55.84% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-55.84%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • CODI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 10.11%, which is a nice return.
  • The stock price of CODI dropped by -23.75% 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.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.09, CODI pays a better dividend. On top of this CODI pays more dividend than 96.91% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • CODI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.81.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 10.11%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of CODI decreases each year by -13.06%.
  • CODI has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • The dividend of CODI decreased in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-13.06%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
CODI Yearly Dividends per shareCODI Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

  • The earnings of CODI are negative and hence is the payout ratio. CODI will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
  • CODI's earnings and Dividend Rate are declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP-79.81%
EPS Next 2Y-55.84%
EPS Next 3YN/A
CODI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCODI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M 200M

COMPASS DIVERSIFIED HOLDINGS / CODI FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for CODI stock?

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


Can you provide the valuation status for COMPASS DIVERSIFIED HOLDINGS?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to COMPASS DIVERSIFIED HOLDINGS (CODI). This can be considered as Overvalued.


How profitable is COMPASS DIVERSIFIED HOLDINGS (CODI) stock?

COMPASS DIVERSIFIED HOLDINGS (CODI) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


How sustainable is the dividend of COMPASS DIVERSIFIED HOLDINGS (CODI) stock?

The dividend rating of COMPASS DIVERSIFIED HOLDINGS (CODI) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -79.81%.