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Compass Minerals International Inc (CMP)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/28/2025: CMP (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
5 Analysts rated it
Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.
1 Year Target Price $20
1 Year Target Price $20
| 1 | Strong Buy |
| 3 | Buy |
| 1 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -21.91% | Avg. Invested days 30 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 08/28/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 802.92M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 20 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 20 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 5 | Beta 1.57 | 52 Weeks Range 7.51 - 22.69 | Updated Date 08/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 7.51 - 22.69 | Updated Date 08/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -2.9 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-08-11 | When - | Estimate -0.01 | Actual -0.39 |
Profitability
Profit Margin -12.47% | Operating Margin (TTM) 0.99% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 4.77% | Return on Equity (TTM) 17.01% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 10.39 | Enterprise Value 1564123533 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.53 |
Enterprise Value 1564123533 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.53 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.28 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 21.46 | Shares Outstanding 41688700 | Shares Floating 41521485 |
Shares Outstanding 41688700 | Shares Floating 41521485 | ||
Percent Insiders 17.54 | Percent Institutions 75.77 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Compass Minerals International Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Compass Minerals International Inc. was founded in 1844 as Morton Salt. It evolved through various acquisitions and divestitures, becoming Compass Minerals in 2003, focusing on salt and specialty plant nutrition.
Core Business Areas
- Salt: Production and sale of salt for deicing, chemical production, and human and animal consumption. Includes road salt for winter maintenance, water conditioning salt, and industrial salt.
- Plant Nutrition: Production and sale of specialty plant nutrition products based on sulfate of potash (SOP) and other minerals. Used in agriculture to improve crop yields and quality.
Leadership and Structure
Edward C. Dowling Jr. is the President and CEO. The company has a board of directors and operates with a functional organizational structure, divided by business segments and support functions.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Highway Deicing Salt: Salt used to melt ice and snow on roads during winter weather. Compass Minerals is a major supplier in North America. Competitors include Cargill, Morton Salt, and local salt suppliers. Market share fluctuates depending on the geographic region and contract wins.
- Sulfate of Potash (SOP): A premium potassium fertilizer used in high-value crops. Compass Minerals aims to become a significant producer through its Great Salt Lake operations. Competitors include K+S, SQM, and other SOP producers.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The salt market is mature and cyclical, driven by weather patterns and infrastructure spending. The specialty plant nutrition market is growing, driven by demand for high-value crops and sustainable agriculture practices.
Positioning
Compass Minerals is a leading salt producer in North America, holding a significant share of the deicing salt market. It is expanding its presence in the specialty plant nutrition market with its SOP production. The competitive advantages are production scale and access to resources.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global salt market is estimated at over $12 billion USD annually. The SOP market is estimated at several billion USD annually. Compass Minerals is well-positioned to capture a significant share of the North American salt market and to grow its presence in the SOP market.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Established market position in salt
- Significant production capacity
- Strategic locations of salt mines and production facilities
- Growing presence in specialty plant nutrition
Weaknesses
- Cyclical demand for deicing salt
- Exposure to weather-related risks
- High debt levels
- Operational challenges at some production facilities
Opportunities
- Expansion in specialty plant nutrition market
- Increasing demand for sustainable agriculture practices
- Potential acquisitions to expand market share
- Infrastructure spending on roads and highways
Threats
- Fluctuations in commodity prices
- Competition from other salt and fertilizer producers
- Changes in weather patterns
- Environmental regulations
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- CARG
- MOS
- STLA
Competitive Landscape
Compass Minerals competes on price, product quality, and geographic presence. Its competitive advantages include its established market position and strategic asset locations.
Major Acquisitions
Great Salt Lake Minerals Corporation
- Year: 2016
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 252
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded presence in the specialty plant nutrition market with SOP production capabilities.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth has been influenced by weather patterns, acquisitions, and market conditions.
Future Projections: Analyst estimates vary, but projections suggest potential growth in the specialty plant nutrition segment and stability in the salt market.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include investments in SOP production, cost reduction programs, and strategic acquisitions.
Summary
Compass Minerals holds a strong position in the salt market but faces cyclical demand and high debt. Its expansion into specialty plant nutrition offers growth potential but requires significant investment. Investors should closely monitor weather patterns, commodity prices, and operational performance for future outlooks.
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Sources and Disclaimers
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- Analyst estimates
- Public financial data
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice. Market conditions and company performance can change rapidly, and investors should conduct their own due diligence before making any investment decisions.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
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About Compass Minerals International Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Overland Park, KS, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2003-12-12 | President, CEO & Director Dr. Edward C. Dowling Jr., B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. | ||
Sector Basic Materials | Industry Other Industrial Metals & Mining | Full time employees 2000 | Website https://www.compassminerals.com |
Full time employees 2000 | Website https://www.compassminerals.com | ||
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 Salt segment produces, markets, and sells sodium chloride and magnesium chloride, including rock salt, mechanically and solar evaporated salt, and brine and flake magnesium chloride products; and purchases potassium chloride and calcium chloride to sell as finished products or to blend with sodium chloride to produce specialty products. This segment provides products for use as a deicer for roadways, consumer, and professional use; as an ingredient in chemical production; for water treatment, human, and animal nutrition; and for various other consumer and industrial uses, as well as records management services. The Plant Nutrition segment produces sulfate of potash specialty fertilizers in various grades that are used in broadcast spreaders, direct application, and liquid fertilizer solutions under the Protassium+ brand name; turf products used by the turf and ornamental markets, as well as for blends used on golf course greens; organic products; and develops and produces a portfolio of magnesium chloride-based aerial and ground fire retardant products. This segment provides its products to distributors and retailers of crop inputs, as well as growers. The company was formerly known as Salt Holdings Corporation and changed its name to Compass Minerals International, Inc. in December 2003. Compass Minerals International, Inc. was founded in 1844 and is headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas.
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