Compass Minerals Intl Inc
CMP
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- Compass Minerals operates in a niche market for industrial minerals, which can provide a competitive advantage due to limited competition in specific segments.
- The company's forward P/E ratio is 17.93, suggesting potential for growth compared to its trailing P/E of 54.05.
- Despite recent challenges, Compass Minerals reported a revenue of $1,204.7 million in 2023, with a gross margin of 19.26%.
- The company has a high debt-to-equity ratio of 293.97, indicating significant financial leverage and potential risk.
- In the most recent quarter, Compass Minerals experienced a 52% decline in revenue compared to the prior quarter, falling to $215 million.
- The net income for 2025 is projected to be -$79.8 million, reflecting ongoing profitability challenges.
Fundamentals
| Market cap | $968.92M | Enterprise value | $1.69B | Trailing P/E | 54.95 | Forward P/E | 18.23 |
| PEG | 0.12 | Price / book | 3.68 | Beta | 1.26 | Dividend yield | 0.00% |
| Revenue growth | 0.3% | Earnings growth | — | Gross margin | 17.2% | Operating margin | 5.1% |
| Profit margin | 1.4% | ROE | 7.2% | ROA | 5.0% | Debt / equity | 2.94 |
| Current ratio | 2.01 | Free cash flow | $91.15M | Analyst recommendation | buy | Mean target | $29.50 |
| 52w high | $34.50 | 52w low | $16.40 |
Quarterly
| 2026-Q2 | 2026-Q1 | 2025-Q4 | 2025-Q3 | 2025-Q2 | 2025-Q1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $215M | $453M | $396M | $228M | $215M | — |
| Op margin | 5.1% | 12.4% | 9.2% | 5.3% | 7.7% | — |
| Net income | -$5.7M | $12.7M | $18.6M | -$7.2M | -$17.0M | — |
| Gross margin | 17.6% | 18.3% | 16.0% | 16.9% | 19.2% | — |
| Gross profit | $37.9M | $83.0M | $63.2M | $38.4M | $41.2M | — |
| Operating income | $10.9M | $56.0M | $36.6M | $12.0M | $16.6M | — |
- Revenue -52% vs prior quarter ($215M vs $453M).
- Gross margin 17.6% (was 18.3% prior quarter).
- Operating margin compressed to 5.1%.
Yearly (6y)
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.2B | $1.1B | $1.2B | $1.2B |
| Op margin | 6.4% | 6.6% | 6.4% | 3.6% |
| Net income | -$79.8M | -$206M | $10.5M | -$21.1M |
| Gross margin | 15.3% | 17.5% | 19.3% | 16.0% |
| Gross profit | $191M | $195M | $232M | $200M |
| Operating income | $79.0M | $74.2M | $77.4M | $45.4M |
No flags
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News
2026-09-10 · Compass Minerals Comments on Salt Exclusion from Section 338 Tariffs
2026-09-01 · Is Compass Minerals International (CMP) Still Below Fair Value After Its ESOP Share Filing?
2026-08-31 · 3 Reasons Growth Investors Will Love Compass (CMP)
2026-08-13 · Here is Why Growth Investors Should Buy Compass (CMP) Now
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2026-08-12 · Compass Minerals (CMP) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
2026-08-08 · Compass Minerals International Q3 Earnings Call Highlights
2026-08-06 · Compass Minerals International, Inc. Q3 2026 Earnings Call Summary
2026-08-06 · Compass Minerals (CMP) Reports Q3 Loss, Tops Revenue Estimates
2026-08-05 · Compass: Fiscal Q3 Earnings Snapshot
2026-08-05 · Compass Minerals Announces Change in Operations Leadership
2026-08-05 · Compass Minerals Reports Fiscal 2026 Third-Quarter Results
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