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Compass Minerals InternationalCMP +1.24%66 Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is 18.31 as of Sep. 08, 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 25.59. GuruFocus rates CMP with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.98 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 274 Metals & Mining companies, Compass Minerals International ranks better than 69.34% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Compass Minerals International's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
CMP'
s Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.46 Med: 25.59 Max: 41.61
Current: 18.04
During the past years, Compass Minerals International's highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF was 41.61. The lowest was 10.46. And the median was 25.59.
CMP's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is ranked better than 69.34% of 274
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 41.805
vs CMP: 18.04
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 Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted free cash flow per share of a company over the past 10 years.
Compass Minerals International's adjusted free cash flow per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-0.443. Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share, which is $1.40 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.
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Compass Minerals International (NYSE:CMP) Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF Explanation
Compared with the regular Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF smoothed out the fluctuations of free cash flow during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.
If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF should give similar results to regular Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow.
Compass Minerals International Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF Related Terms
Compass Minerals International Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF Historical Data
* 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 Price-to-FCF Chart
CMP vs CRML, IMC, GSM: Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Compass Minerals International's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF 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 Price-to-FCF vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Compass Minerals International's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Compass Minerals International's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF falls into.
Compass Minerals International Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF Calculation
Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF takes the Free Cash Flow per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/FCF calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPFCF Ratio.
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF.
* 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.
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.
What does a Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of 18.31 mean?
Compass Minerals International (CMP) has a Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of 18.31 as of Sep. 08, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Compass Minerals International and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 25.59. Over the past decade, Compass Minerals International's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF has ranged from 10.46 to 41.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Compass Minerals International ranks #84 out of 274 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 30.7%.
Is Compass Minerals International's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF too high?
Compass Minerals International's current Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of 18.31 is 28% below median its 10-year median of 25.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.46 to a high of 41.61. The Metals & Mining industry median Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is 41.81. Compass Minerals International's value of 18.31 is 56.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Compass Minerals International ranks #84 out of 274 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Compass Minerals International has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Compass Minerals International's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF compare to CRML and IMC?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Compass Minerals International ranks #84 out of 274 companies for Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. This puts Compass Minerals International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is 41.81. Compass Minerals International's value of 18.31 is 56.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Compass Minerals International's own Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF has ranged from 10.46 to 41.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.59 vs. the industry median of 41.81, Compass Minerals International has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF for a Metals & Mining company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF among Metals & Mining companies is 41.81, based on 274 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Compass Minerals International's current Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of 18.31 is 56.2% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Compass Minerals International and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is 41.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Compass Minerals International's current Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is 18.31, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 25.59. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.98, compared to a current price of $25.64 — trading 28.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is 18.31, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 25.59 and 56.2% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 41.81. Compass Minerals International's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Compass Minerals International (CMP), the current Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is 18.31 as of Sep. 08, 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 $25.64 is trading 28.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $19.98.
GuruFocus considers Compass Minerals International to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CMP:
Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF: 18.31 (28% below median its 10-year median of 25.59)
GF Value™: $19.98 vs. price of $25.64 (28.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 56.2% below the Metals & Mining median (#84 of 274)
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 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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