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

Compass Minerals International, Inc. (CMP) has a MoatMap StockRank of 78/100 based on Quality (51/100), Value (36/100), and Momentum (74/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. Compass Minerals produces salt and plant nutrition products. Despite some commodity exposure, the company has suffered from operational execution issues, high leverage, and weather-dependent earnings volatility, failing our quality and capital allocation criteria.

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.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$29.82
Market Cap$1.4B
P/E (TTM)196.06
P/E (Forward)26.75
Price/Book4.80
Return on Equity2.8%
Return on Invested Capital1.2%
Debt/Equity282.79
Gross Margin17.5%
Operating Margin12.4%
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 78/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (51), Value (36), and Momentum (74) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Compass Minerals International, Inc. have an economic moat?
Compass Minerals International, Inc. (CMP) has a Quality factor score of 51/100. 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 78/100. 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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