CMP (Compass Minerals International) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: $15.18 (As of Mar. 2026)

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CMP Compass Minerals International Inc CMP
62 GF Score
Price $29.91
GF Value $19.92
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Compass Minerals International Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Compass Minerals International CMP +1.84% 62 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $15.18 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CMP with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.92 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Compass Minerals International's adjusted book value per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $6.535. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $15.18 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Compass Minerals International's average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was -9.20% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was -4.70% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was -1.80% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 4.80% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate of Compass Minerals International was 40.70% per year. The lowest was -4.70% per year. And the median was 7.20% per year.

As of today (2026-07-21), Compass Minerals International's current stock price is $29.91. Compass Minerals International's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $15.18. Compass Minerals International's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is 1.97.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Compass Minerals International was 7.17. The lowest was 0.47. And the median was 2.99.


Compass Minerals International  (NYSE:CMP) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share may underestimate the company's equity. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can seem to be too high even the actual PB Ratio is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, the book value of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/B calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is also called CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Compass Minerals International's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=29.91/15.18
=1.97

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Compass Minerals International was 7.17. The lowest was 0.47. And the median was 2.99.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real book value.


Compass Minerals International Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Related Terms


Compass Minerals International Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Compass Minerals International's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Compass Minerals International Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Chart

Compass Minerals International Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
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Compass Minerals International Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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CMP vs CRML, UAMY, NEXA: Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Compass Minerals International's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Compass Minerals International Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Compass Minerals International's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Compass Minerals International's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Compass Minerals International Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the book value per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 book value per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent book value in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's book value is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent book value in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's book value is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 book value in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent book value per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Compass Minerals International's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book= Book Value per Share /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=6.535/330.2130*330.2130
=6.535

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Compass Minerals International Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 20.258 241.018 27.755
201609 19.751 241.428 27.014
201612 21.223 241.432 29.027
201703 21.586 243.801 29.237
201706 20.510 244.955 27.649
201709 22.113 246.819 29.584
201712 20.533 246.524 27.503
201803 19.767 249.554 26.156
201806 16.263 251.989 21.311
201809 15.692 252.439 20.527
201812 15.957 251.233 20.973
201903 15.906 254.202 20.662
201906 15.433 256.143 19.896
201909 13.561 256.759 17.441
201912 15.278 256.974 19.632
202003 10.666 258.115 13.645
202006 10.129 257.797 12.974
202009 9.545 260.280 12.110
202012 11.140 260.474 14.123
202103 3.629 264.877 4.524
202106 5.482 271.696 6.663
202109 8.607 274.310 10.361
202112 8.454 278.802 10.013
202203 8.399 287.504 9.647
202206 8.808 296.311 9.816
202209 7.761 296.808 8.634
202212 12.427 296.797 13.826
202303 11.799 301.836 12.908
202306 13.043 305.109 14.116
202309 12.658 307.789 13.580
202312 11.154 306.746 12.007
202403 9.380 312.332 9.917
202406 8.512 314.175 8.947
202409 7.651 315.301 8.013
202412 6.343 315.605 6.637
202503 5.605 319.799 5.788
202506 5.995 322.561 6.137
202509 5.614 324.800 5.708
202512 6.228 324.054 6.346
202603 6.535 330.213 6.535

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $15.18 mean?
Compass Minerals International (CMP) has a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $15.18 as of Mar. 2026. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Compass Minerals International and its competitors.
Is Compass Minerals International's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share too high?
Compass Minerals International's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $15.18. Overall, Compass Minerals International has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Compass Minerals International's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share compare to CRML and UAMY?
Compass Minerals International's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $15.18 can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for a Metals & Mining company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Compass Minerals International and its competitors. Compass Minerals International's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $15.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Compass Minerals International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compass Minerals International (CMP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.92, compared to a current price of $29.91 — trading 50.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $15.18. Compass Minerals International's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Compass Minerals International (CMP), the current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $15.18 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Compass Minerals International (CMP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compass Minerals International stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $29.91 is trading 50.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $19.92. GuruFocus considers Compass Minerals International to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CMP:

  • Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: $15.18
  • GF Value™: $19.92 vs. price of $29.91 (50.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the CMP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Compass Minerals International Business Description

Other Exchanges CM8:Germany
Address 9900 West 109th Street, Suite 100, Overland Park, KS, USA, 66210
Compass Minerals currently produces two primary products: salt and specialty potash fertilizer. The company's main assets include rock salt mines in Ontario, Louisiana, and the United Kingdom. The fertilizer is produced from a brine operation at the Great Salt Lake in Utah that produces sulfate of potash and magnesium chloride. Compass' salt products are used for deicing and also by industrial and consumer end markets. The firm's sulfate of potash is used by growers of high-value crops that are sensitive to standard potash.
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