Compass Minerals International Balance Sheet Health
Financial Health criteria checks 2/6
Compass Minerals International has a total shareholder equity of $260.5M and total debt of $883.6M, which brings its debt-to-equity ratio to 339.2%. Its total assets and total liabilities are $1.5B and $1.3B respectively. Compass Minerals International's EBIT is $111.5M making its interest coverage ratio 1.6. It has cash and short-term investments of $46.7M.
Key information
339.19%
Debt to equity ratio
US$883.60m
Debt
| Interest coverage ratio | 1.6x |
| Cash | US$46.70m |
| Equity | US$260.50m |
| Total liabilities | US$1.27b |
| Total assets | US$1.53b |
Recent financial health updates
Is Compass Minerals International (NYSE:CMP) A Risky Investment?
Nov 09
Is Compass Minerals International (NYSE:CMP) Using Too Much Debt?
Jul 11Here's Why Compass Minerals International (NYSE:CMP) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden
Mar 30Recent updates
Compass Minerals: Pittsburgh's Ice Reveals The Value Chain
Apr 22
CMP: Fair Outlook Will Rely On Steady Margins And Discount Rate
Analysts have kept their price target for Compass Minerals International steady at $25.75, citing largely unchanged assumptions around revenue trends, profit margins, and future P/E expectations. Valuation Changes Fair Value: $25.75 remains unchanged, indicating no adjustment to the central value estimate.CMP: Stable Assumptions Will Support Upside As Discount Rate Shifts
Analysts have left their $25.75 price target on Compass Minerals International unchanged, citing largely steady fair value estimates, discount rate assumptions, revenue outlook, profit margin expectations, and future P/E inputs. Valuation Changes Fair Value: $25.75 fair value estimate remains unchanged, indicating no shift in the central valuation point used in the model.CMP: Stable Assumptions Will Support Upside As Discount Rate Shifts
Analysts have maintained their price target for Compass Minerals International at $25.75, citing unchanged fair value estimates supported by very small adjustments to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and forward P/E assumptions. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Remains unchanged at $25.75 per share, indicating no revision to the central valuation estimate.CMP: 2026 Segment Guidance Will Support Measured Outlook With Balanced Risk Reward
Analysts have raised their price target for Compass Minerals International to $25.75 from $23. This change reflects updated assumptions around discount rates, a slightly less steep revenue contraction, modestly lower profit margins, and a higher future P/E multiple.CMP: 2026 Guidance Will Support Balanced Outlook With Modest Upside Potential
The analyst price target for Compass Minerals International has increased slightly from $22.50 to $23.00, as analysts factor in updated assumptions around a modest change in revenue expectations, a small improvement in profit margin, and a higher future P/E multiple. What's in the News Company issued earnings guidance for Fiscal Full-Year 2026, giving investors a clearer view of expected performance across its main operating segments (Key Developments).CMP: 2026 Segment Guidance Will Support Limited Upside And Bearish Outlook
Analysts are maintaining their fair value estimate for Compass Minerals International at US$22.50 per share, with only minor technical adjustments to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions guiding this unchanged price target. What's in the News The company issued earnings guidance for Fiscal Full-Year 2026 that includes Salt segment total revenue in a range of US$955 million to US$1.035 billion.CMP: 2026 Segment Guidance And Assumptions Will Support Measured Profit Outlook
Analysts now set their price target for Compass Minerals International at US$22.50, up from US$20.75, reflecting updated assumptions for fair value, discount rate, long term revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples. What's in the News Issued earnings guidance for Fiscal Full-Year 2026 with Salt segment total revenue expected between US$955 million and US$1.035 billion.CMP: 2026 Segment Guidance And Assumptions Will Support Measured Profit Outlook
Analysts have adjusted their price target for Compass Minerals International slightly higher from US$20.25 to US$20.75, reflecting updated assumptions around discount rate, profit margin and future P/E estimates. What's in the News The company issued earnings guidance for Fiscal Full-Year 2026, outlining expectations for both the Salt and Plant Nutrition segments (Key Developments).CMP: Guidance For 2026 Will Support Modest Profitability Improvement
Analysts have nudged their price target on Compass Minerals International slightly higher, from approximately $20.00 to $20.25 per share, citing expectations for improved profitability despite modestly slower projected revenue growth and a somewhat lower anticipated valuation multiple. What's in the News Issued new fiscal full year 2026 guidance, projecting Salt segment revenue between $955 million and $1,035 million (company guidance).Rising Demand And Improved Efficiency Will Drive Long-Term Value
Operational efficiencies and strategic focus on core businesses are expected to reduce costs and strengthen profitability across key segments.Compass Minerals: A Money Sink Despite Stable Prices For Its Main Salt Product
Apr 16Compass Minerals: Risky, But Still Worth Considering
Feb 12Compass Minerals: A Risky But Interesting Prospect As Shares Surge
Sep 18Compass Minerals: How Did We End Up Here?
Apr 17Compass Minerals International (NYSE:CMP) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.15
Feb 19Compass Minerals International, Inc. Reported A Surprise Loss, And Analysts Have Updated Their Forecasts
Feb 11Compass Minerals International (NYSE:CMP) May Have Issues Allocating Its Capital
Jan 23Compass Minerals: Core Salt Business Can't Carry The Valuation
Jan 08Is Compass Minerals International (NYSE:CMP) A Risky Investment?
Nov 09Returns At Compass Minerals International (NYSE:CMP) Appear To Be Weighed Down
Oct 12Compass Minerals: Dividend Doesn't Offset Lack Of Economic Value, Rate Hold
Sep 20Is Compass Minerals International (NYSE:CMP) Using Too Much Debt?
Jul 11Compass Minerals International (NYSE:CMP) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.15
May 27Compass Minerals: I Don't See Investors Getting Any Value Here
May 26Here's Why Compass Minerals International (NYSE:CMP) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden
Mar 30Compass Minerals International (NYSE:CMP) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.15
Mar 01Compass Minerals GAAP EPS of -$0.01 misses by $0.59, revenue of $352.4M misses by $26.35M
Feb 07Compass Minerals International (NYSE:CMP) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.15
Nov 19Financial Position Analysis
Short Term Liabilities: CMP's short term assets ($632.2M) exceed its short term liabilities ($243.7M).
Long Term Liabilities: CMP's short term assets ($632.2M) do not cover its long term liabilities ($1.0B).
Debt to Equity History and Analysis
Debt Level: CMP's net debt to equity ratio (321.3%) is considered high.
Reducing Debt: CMP's debt to equity ratio has reduced from 346% to 339.2% over the past 5 years.
Debt Coverage: CMP's debt is not well covered by operating cash flow (18.7%).
Interest Coverage: CMP's interest payments on its debt are not well covered by EBIT (1.6x coverage).
Balance Sheet
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/01 10:56 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/01 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/09/30 |
Data Sources
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Compass Minerals International, Inc. is covered by 10 analysts. 4 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Joel Jackson | BMO Capital Markets Equity Research |
| David Begleiter | Deutsche Bank |
| David Silver | Freedom Capital Markets |