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Compass Minerals International Inc(CMP) Stock Analysis | Basic Materials

USD --+0.00%
Reward51Moderate
Risk59Medium-High
75%Data
Thin 1% profit margin
Value Trap
Market Cap:1.09Bn
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Reward Rating
51
Moderate
Reward Assessment
75% data coverage
Bottom 50% of stocksView factors
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Risk Rating
59
Medium-High
Risk Assessment
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Limited data coverage
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New listing — limited trading history
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Earnings Ex-dividend

Market Performance

Stock returned +10.0% over the past year, broadly in line with market conditions.

Analyst Target

Analyst consensus price target: $31.50.

What is Compass Minerals International Inc?

provides essential minerals in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and internationally.

CMP · Verdict

Moderate reward · elevated risk

CMP stands out on valuation and cash flow, but watch the profitability signal.

Based on 88% data coverage

CMP · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Strengths 2

  • Valuation74/100

    P/E 14.8× · PEG 0.13

  • Cash flow69/100

    10% free-cash-flow margin

Watchouts 3

  • Profitability27/100

    -6% net margin · 7% ROE

  • Balance sheet32/100

    Interest covered 0.2×

  • Volatility35/100

    Below average

Model-based scoring. For information only — not financial advice.

What is Compass Minerals International Inc?

provides essential minerals in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and internationally. It operates through two segments, Salt and Plant Nutrition. The company is listed on the NYSE in USA, operating in the Basic Materials sector, with a market capitalisation of 1.09B, and a P/E ratio of 61.9x.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

Growth
Moderate growth momentum — positive trajectory without breakout acceleration.
Profitability
Thin or inconsistent margins weigh on earnings quality.
Risk
Moderate volatility with meaningful macro and earnings sensitivity.
Valuation
Premium valuation reflects strong growth expectations already priced in.

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Reward: Moderate (51)

The scoring profile indicates limited reward potential at this time, with valuation and growth offering the most support. Risk indicators are elevated — volatility and macro sensitivity warrant consideration.

For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

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Company Information
SectorBasic Materials
IndustryOther Industrial Metals & Mining
Market Cap1.09B
P/E Ratio61.9048
Dividend YieldN/A
Beta1.255
Insider Activity
12M windowQuiet
Fewer than three real open-market insider trades in the last 12 months. Mechanical activity (option exercises, RSU vests) is excluded from the signal.
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