Compass Minerals International, Inc. (CMP)
NYSE: CMP · Real-Time Price · USD
29.43
+0.17 (0.58%)
At close: May 12, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
30.00
+0.57 (1.94%)
After-hours: May 12, 2026, 6:46 PM EDT

CMP Statistics

Total Valuation

CMP has a market cap or net worth of $1.23 billion. The enterprise value is $1.94 billion.

Market Cap1.23B
Enterprise Value 1.94B

Important Dates

The last earnings date was Wednesday, May 6, 2026, after market close.

Earnings Date May 6, 2026
Ex-Dividend Date n/a

Share Statistics

CMP has 41.96 million shares outstanding. The number of shares has increased by 1.98% in one year.

Current Share Class 41.96M
Shares Outstanding 41.96M
Shares Change (YoY) +1.98%
Shares Change (QoQ) -0.25%
Owned by Insiders (%) 0.80%
Owned by Institutions (%) 86.18%
Float 39.33M

Valuation Ratios

The trailing PE ratio is 189.24 and the forward PE ratio is 28.79.

PE Ratio 189.24
Forward PE 28.79
PS Ratio 0.96
Forward PS 2.89
PB Ratio 4.48
P/TBV Ratio 4.68
P/FCF Ratio 12.29
P/OCF Ratio 7.04
PEG Ratio n/a
Financial Ratio History

Enterprise Valuation

The stock's EV/EBITDA ratio is 8.60, with an EV/FCF ratio of 19.28.

EV / Earnings 272.64
EV / Sales 1.50
EV / EBITDA 8.60
EV / EBIT 15.93
EV / FCF 19.28

Financial Position

The company has a current ratio of 2.06, with a Debt / Equity ratio of 2.83.

Current Ratio 2.06
Quick Ratio 1.21
Debt / Equity 2.83
Debt / EBITDA 2.99
Debt / FCF 7.72
Interest Coverage 1.75

Financial Efficiency

Return on equity (ROE) is 2.78% and return on invested capital (ROIC) is 3.01%.

Return on Equity (ROE) 2.78%
Return on Assets (ROA) 5.24%
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) 3.01%
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) 10.86%
Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) 7.53%
Revenue Per Employee $717,444
Profits Per Employee $3,944
Employee Count1,800
Asset Turnover 0.89
Inventory Turnover 5.34

Taxes

In the past 12 months, CMP has paid $20.40 million in taxes.

Income Tax 20.40M
Effective Tax Rate 74.18%

Stock Price Statistics

The stock price has increased by +56.29% in the last 52 weeks. The beta is 1.19, so CMP's price volatility has been higher than the market average.

Beta (5Y) 1.19
52-Week Price Change +56.29%
50-Day Moving Average 24.68
200-Day Moving Average 21.25
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 67.60
Average Volume (20 Days) 664,842

Short Selling Information

The latest short interest is 1.86 million, so 4.44% of the outstanding shares have been sold short.

Short Interest 1.86M
Short Previous Month 2.43M
Short % of Shares Out 4.44%
Short % of Float 4.74%
Short Ratio (days to cover) 3.03

Income Statement

In the last 12 months, CMP had revenue of $1.29 billion and earned $7.10 million in profits. Earnings per share was $0.16.

Revenue1.29B
Gross Profit 225.80M
Operating Income 121.50M
Pretax Income 27.50M
Net Income 7.10M
EBITDA 225.10M
EBIT 121.50M
Earnings Per Share (EPS) $0.16
Full Income Statement

Balance Sheet

The company has $74.10 million in cash and $775.40 million in debt, with a net cash position of -$701.30 million or -$16.71 per share.

Cash & Cash Equivalents 74.10M
Total Debt 775.40M
Net Cash -701.30M
Net Cash Per Share -$16.71
Equity (Book Value) 274.20M
Book Value Per Share 6.54
Working Capital 261.50M
Full Balance Sheet

Cash Flow

In the last 12 months, operating cash flow was $175.30 million and capital expenditures -$74.90 million, giving a free cash flow of $100.40 million.

Operating Cash Flow 175.30M
Capital Expenditures -74.90M
Depreciation & Amortization 103.60M
Net Borrowing -88.00M
Free Cash Flow 100.40M
FCF Per Share $2.39
Full Cash Flow Statement

Margins

Gross margin is 17.48%, with operating and profit margins of 9.41% and 0.55%.

Gross Margin 17.48%
Operating Margin 9.41%
Pretax Margin 2.13%
Profit Margin 0.55%
EBITDA Margin 17.43%
EBIT Margin 9.41%
FCF Margin 7.77%

Dividends & Yields

CMP does not appear to pay any dividends at this time.

Dividend Per Share n/a
Dividend Yield n/a
Dividend Growth (YoY) n/a
Years of Dividend Growth n/a
Payout Ratio n/a
Buyback Yield -1.98%
Shareholder Yield -1.98%
Earnings Yield 0.58%
FCF Yield 8.13%
Dividend Details

Analyst Forecast

The average price target for CMP is $21.50, which is -26.95% lower than the current price. The consensus rating is "Buy".

Price Target $21.50
Price Target Difference -26.95%
Analyst Consensus Buy
Analyst Count 4
Revenue Growth Forecast (5Y) n/a
EPS Growth Forecast (5Y) n/a
Stock Forecasts

Fair Value

There are several formulas that can be used to estimate the intrinsic value of a stock.

Lynch Fair Value n/a
Lynch Upside n/a
Graham Number
Graham Upside

Stock Splits

This stock does not have any record of stock splits.

Last Split Date n/a
Split Type n/a
Split Ratio n/a

Scores

CMP has an Altman Z-Score of 1.87 and a Piotroski F-Score of 8. A Z-score under 3 suggests an increased risk of bankruptcy.

Altman Z-Score 1.87
Piotroski F-Score 8