What is Compass Minerals International, Inc.'s (CMP) StockRank?

MoatMap's StockRank for Compass Minerals International, Inc. (CMP) is 75/100, with a Buy signal. This is a composite score combining Quality (49), Value (40), and Momentum (79) factor ranks across MoatMap's 20,000+ stock universe.

Does Compass Minerals International, Inc. have an economic moat?

Compass Minerals International, Inc. (CMP) has a Quality factor score of 49/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the financial characteristics of a moated business.

Is Compass Minerals International, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?

MoatMap's current signal for Compass Minerals International, Inc. (CMP) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 75/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.

What sector is Compass Minerals International, Inc. in?

Compass Minerals International, Inc. (CMP) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Other Industrial Metals & Mining industry (United States).

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CMP

BUY

Compass Minerals International, Inc. · Basic Materials · United States · $1.2B · Avg Vol: $12M/d

StockRank

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P/E (TTM)

183.6x

ROE

2.8%

D/E

2.8x

Dividend %

—

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Compass Minerals International, Inc. produces and markets essential minerals, including salt, plant nutrition products, and magnesium chloride, primarily for diverse industrial, agricultural, and consumer applications. The company operates geographically advantaged mines and production facilities with low-cost extraction, providing a sustainable competitive advantage in bulk commodity markets. CMP is a leading producer of critical minerals, with significant salt operations and a growing presence in specialty plant nutrition.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year	2022	2023	2024	2025	CAGR	TTM	2026E	2027E	Fwd CAGR
Revenue	1.2B	1.2B	1.1B	1.2B	-0.0%	1.3B	1.3B	1.3B	3.1%
EPS	-0.73	0.37	-4.99	-1.91	—	0.16	—	—	—
Shares	34.2M	41.2M	41.4M	41.7M	+22.0%	42.0M	—	—	—
Debt	947.6M	805.3M	933.9M	847.7M	-3.6%	775.4M	—	—	—
Equity	265.2M	521.0M	316.6M	234.1M	-4.1%	—	—	—	—
Op CF	120.4M	106.0M	14.4M	197.7M	18.0%	175.3M	—	—	—
Inv CF	-79.9M	-177.9M	-116.1M	-50.0M	—	—	—	—	—
Fin CF	-14.3M	64.0M	83.1M	-108.3M	—	—	—	—	—

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PRICE (1Y)-5.4%

SMA 50SMA 200

$29.77

RSI (14)

60.0

52W High

$34.50

From 52W High

0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality

ROIC

1.2%40.8

ROE

2.8%48.4

GP/Assets

14.9%60.8

Op. Margin

12.4%71.7

FCF/Assets

5.4%75.8

Piotroski

547.3

Int. Cover

0.2x29.6

D/E Ratio

2.83x1.2

Current Ratio

2.06x50.0

Value

P/E (TTM)

183.6x6.6

EV/EBITDA

8.6x59.5

P/FCF

15.0x61.4

P/B

4.5x18.8

P/S

1.0x64.7

Div Yield

—N/A

Momentum

52W High %

86%85.6

RS 6M

9%82.1

SMA 50/200

1.26x89.5

EPS Rev 4W

+0.8%83.1

EPS Rev 12W

+16.3%88.5

EPS Improve

+639%94.7

Q Growth

—N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap

$1.2B

P/E (Forward)

24.8x

Gross Margin

17.5%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Basic Materials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of CMP are excluded.

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap	StockRank	Signal
CMP	Compass Minerals International, Inc.(you)	$1.2B	75	BUY
MTRN	Materion Corporation	$5.0B	56	HOLD
NB	NioCorp Developments Ltd.	$603M	18	STRONG SELL
ALM	Almonty Industries Inc.	$3.8B	25	SELL
CRML	Critical Metals Corp.	$853M	7	STRONG SELL
IPX	IperionX Limited	$781M	5	STRONG SELL
UAMY	United States Antimony Corporation	$766M	4	STRONG SELL
USAR	USA Rare Earth, Inc.	$3.5B	13	STRONG SELL
SSMR	Sunshine Silver Mining & Refining Company	$2.1B	2	STRONG SELL
ALOY	REalloys Inc.	$479M	9	STRONG SELL

Peer medians: ROE 5.1% · P/E 21.0x · Gross margin 25.3%

Compass Minerals International, Inc. (CMP) — Stock Score Summary

Compass Minerals International, Inc. (CMP) has a MoatMap StockRank of 75/100 based on Quality (49/100), Value (40/100), and Momentum (79/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY.

Key Financial Metrics

Price	$29.77
Market Cap	$1.2B
P/E (TTM)	183.56
P/E (Forward)	24.83
Price/Book	4.49
Return on Equity	2.8%
Return on Invested Capital	1.2%
Debt/Equity	2.83x
Gross Margin	17.5%
Operating Margin	12.4%
Revenue Growth	-8.4%
Free Cash Flow	$83M

Compass Minerals International, Inc. operates in the Other Industrial Metals & Mining industry, part of the Basic Materials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Compass Minerals International, Inc.’s (CMP) StockRank?: MoatMap’s StockRank for Compass Minerals International, Inc. (CMP) is 75/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (49), Value (40), and Momentum (79) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Compass Minerals International, Inc. have an economic moat?: Compass Minerals International, Inc. (CMP) has a Quality factor score of 49/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Compass Minerals International, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?: MoatMap’s current signal for Compass Minerals International, Inc. (CMP) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 75/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Compass Minerals International, Inc. in?: Compass Minerals International, Inc. (CMP) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Other Industrial Metals & Mining industry (United States).