CMP
Basic MaterialsCompass Minerals International, Inc. · Industrial Materials · $1B
What is Compass Minerals International, Inc.?
Compass Minerals International produces and sells essential minerals across North America, South America, and the United Kingdom, serving road safety, agriculture, and industrial markets.
Compass Minerals operates through three segments: Salt, Plant Nutrition North America, and Plant Nutrition South America. The Salt segment supplies deicers and industrial-grade salts. The Plant Nutrition segments offer specialty fertilizers and micronutrients to growers, distributors, and turf markets, generating revenue across diverse end markets.
The company was established in 2003 and is headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas.
- Road deicing salt and magnesium chloride products
- Sulfate of potash specialty fertilizers (Protassium+ brand)
- Micronutrient products (Wolf Trax and related brands)
- Water treatment and industrial-grade salts
Is CMP a Good Stock to Buy?
UQS Score rates CMP as Below Average overall.
Valuation is the standout pillar, rating Good — meaning the stock appears reasonably priced relative to its fundamentals. Growth sits at a Neutral rating, suggesting neither a clear expansion story nor a contraction.
Quality, Moat, and Risk all rate Weak, pointing to meaningful structural and financial vulnerabilities that investors should weigh carefully.
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Past performance does not guarantee future results. UQS Score is based on fundamental data and is not a buy/sell recommendation.
Does CMP pay dividends?
Yes — Compass Minerals International, Inc. pays a dividend.
Compass Minerals pays a regular dividend, which may appeal to income-oriented investors. Given the company's Weak Quality and Risk ratings, prospective dividend investors should assess the sustainability of payouts relative to cash flow before committing.
When does CMP report earnings?
Compass Minerals reports earnings on a quarterly cadence, typical for US-listed equities.
The company's Neutral Growth and Weak Quality ratings suggest results have been uneven across recent periods, with limited evidence of consistent operational improvement. Segment performance across Salt and Plant Nutrition can vary with weather patterns and commodity cycles.
For the most recent quarter's results, visit Compass Minerals' investor relations page directly.
CMP Price History
-61.0% over 5Y
Monthly close, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment.
What if I invested in Compass Minerals International, Inc.?
Based on Compass Minerals International, Inc.'s historical closing prices, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Compass Minerals do?
Compass Minerals produces and sells essential minerals including road deicing salts, specialty fertilizers, and micronutrients. It serves customers across North America, South America, and the United Kingdom through its Salt and Plant Nutrition business segments.
Does CMP pay dividends?
Yes, Compass Minerals pays a regular dividend. However, with Weak Quality and Risk pillar ratings, investors should review the company's cash flow position to assess how reliably those payments can be maintained over time.
When does CMP report earnings?
Compass Minerals follows a standard quarterly earnings schedule. For confirmed dates and the latest results, check the investor relations section of the company's official website.
Is CMP a good stock to buy?
UQS Score rates CMP as Below Average. While Valuation rates Good, the Weak scores across Quality, Moat, and Risk indicate meaningful concerns. Investors should review the full pillar breakdown before making a decision.
Is CMP overvalued?
CMP's Valuation pillar rates Good, suggesting the stock is not considered expensive relative to its fundamentals at current levels. That said, valuation alone does not offset the structural weaknesses reflected in other pillars.
What is CMP's market cap bracket?
Compass Minerals is classified as a small-cap company. This means it carries higher volatility and liquidity risk compared to large- or mega-cap peers in the Basic Materials sector.
Is CMP a long-term quality investment?
As a long-term quality indicator, CMP's Below Average UQS Score — driven by Weak Quality, Moat, and Risk ratings — suggests the business does not currently demonstrate the durability traits typically associated with long-term compounders.
What sector does CMP belong to?
Compass Minerals operates in the Basic Materials sector, producing industrial minerals and specialty nutrients. This sector is sensitive to commodity price cycles, weather conditions, and agricultural demand trends.
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CMP — Score History
| Date | UQS | Quality | Moat | Growth | Risk | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2026 | 46.8 | 35.4 | 17.0 | 53.8 | 74.4 | 78.6 | 0.0 |
| May 22, 2026 | 46.8 | 35.4 | 17.0 | 53.8 | 74.4 | 78.8 | -0.1 |
| May 20, 2026 | 46.9 | 35.4 | 17.0 | 53.8 | 74.4 | 79.1 | +0.1 |
| May 17, 2026 | 46.8 | 35.4 | 17.0 | 53.8 | 74.4 | 78.7 | +0.4 |
| May 16, 2026 | 46.4 | 35.4 | 17.0 | 52.0 | 74.4 | 78.4 | 0.0 |
| May 14, 2026 | 46.4 | 35.4 | 17.0 | 52.0 | 74.4 | 78.1 | 0.0 |
| May 12, 2026 | 46.4 | 35.4 | 17.0 | 52.0 | 74.4 | 78.5 | -0.2 |
| May 11, 2026 | 46.6 | 35.4 | 17.0 | 52.0 | 74.4 | 79.3 | +9.8 |
| May 9, 2026 | 36.8 | 33.8 | 17.0 | 9.9 | 74.4 | 73.4 | +1.3 |
| Apr 26, 2026 | 35.5 | 30.9 | 17.0 | 49.5 | 19.7 | 71.2 | 0.0 |
CMP — Pillar Breakdown
Quality
— 35.4/100 (25%)Compass Minerals International, Inc. has average quality metrics, with room for improvement in margins or capital efficiency.
How effectively capital is deployed to generate returns.
Profitability relative to shareholders' equity.
Ability to convert revenue into operating profit.
Bottom-line profit as a share of revenue.
Asset productivity — how much gross profit each dollar of assets generates.
Free cash flow relative to market value.
Growth
— 53.8/100 (20%)Compass Minerals International, Inc. shows steady but unspectacular growth, typical for mature companies.
Revenue trajectory over the last twelve months.
Compound annual revenue growth rate over 3 years.
Year-over-year earnings per share growth.
Analyst consensus for future revenue growth.
Analyst consensus for future earnings growth.
Risk
— 74.4/100 (15%)Compass Minerals International, Inc. maintains a reasonable risk profile with manageable debt levels.
Debt levels relative to earnings capacity.
Total debt relative to shareholder equity.
Short-term liquidity — ability to pay near-term obligations.
Earnings capacity relative to interest payments.
Valuation
— 80.2/100 (15%)Compass Minerals International, Inc. appears attractively valued relative to its earnings, cash flows, and sector peers.
Inverse of forward P/E — higher yield means cheaper stock.
How many years of FCF the market cap represents.
P/E relative to earnings growth — lower is more attractive.
Enterprise value multiple relative to sector median.
Moat
— 17/100 (25%)Compass Minerals International, Inc. operates in a highly competitive environment with limited sustainable advantages. The Moat pillar evaluates competitive advantages across five dimensions: Switching Costs, Network Effects, Cost Advantage, Intangible Assets, and Scale & Ecosystem. Sign in to customize moat ratings for CMP.
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How is the CMP UQS Score Calculated?
The UQS (Unified Quality Score) for Compass Minerals International, Inc. is calculated using a proprietary 6-pillar framework with 29 financial metrics. Each pillar evaluates a different dimension on a 0–100 scale, then combines into a single weighted score. Scoring thresholds are calibrated per sector. Momentum is an optional Pro toggle — without it, you get the 5-pillar / 25-metric core shown below.
Quality (25%) measures profitability and capital efficiency — ROIC, ROE, margins, GP/Assets, and FCF Yield.
Moat (25%) assesses Compass Minerals International, Inc.'s competitive advantages across switching costs, network effects, cost advantages, intangible assets, and ecosystem scale.
Growth (20%) tracks revenue trajectory and earnings momentum, combining historical results with analyst forward estimates.
Risk (15%) is inversely scored — lower leverage and strong balance sheet health result in higher scores.
Valuation (15%) measures whether Compass Minerals International, Inc. is fairly priced using earnings yield, price-to-FCF, PEG ratio, and EV/EBITDA relative to sector peers.
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