CMP (Compass Minerals International) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.78 (As of Jul. 21, 2026) — 44% Below Median

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CMP Compass Minerals International Inc CMP
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Price $29.91
GF Value $19.92
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What is Compass Minerals International Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Compass Minerals International CMP +1.84% 62 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.78 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 44% below its 10-year median of 1.40. 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. Among 574 Metals & Mining companies, Compass Minerals International ranks better than 73.52% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-21), Compass Minerals International's current share price is $29.91. Compass Minerals International's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $38.59. Compass Minerals International's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.78.

The historical rank and industry rank for Compass Minerals International's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

CMP' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.21   Med: 1.4   Max: 2.38
Current: 0.76

During the past years, Compass Minerals International's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 2.38. The lowest was 0.21. And the median was 1.40.

CMP's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
73.52% of 574 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 2.035 vs CMP: 0.76

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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Compass Minerals International's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $10.700. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is $38.59 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Compass Minerals International  (NYSE:CMP) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue 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 PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Compass Minerals International Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Compass Minerals International Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Compass Minerals International's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio 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 PS Ratio Chart

Compass Minerals International Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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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
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.24 0.52 0.50 0.51 0.61

CMP vs CRML, UAMY, NEXA: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Compass Minerals International's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 PS Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

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


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Compass Minerals International Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS 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 PS Ratio.

Compass Minerals International's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=29.91/38.59
=0.78

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=10.7/330.2130*330.2130
=10.700

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Compass Minerals International Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 5.017 241.018 6.874
201609 5.315 241.428 7.270
201612 13.114 241.432 17.936
201703 11.472 243.801 15.538
201706 6.741 244.955 9.087
201709 8.594 246.819 11.498
201712 13.536 246.524 18.131
201803 12.942 249.554 17.125
201806 7.288 251.989 9.550
201809 9.527 252.439 12.462
201812 2.139 251.233 2.811
201903 11.918 254.202 15.482
201906 7.237 256.143 9.330
201909 10.073 256.759 12.955
201912 2.800 256.974 3.598
202003 10.206 258.115 13.057
202006 5.166 257.797 6.617
202009 8.319 260.280 10.554
202012 1.546 260.474 1.960
202103 12.510 264.877 15.596
202106 5.851 271.696 7.111
202109 6.215 274.310 7.482
202112 9.725 278.802 11.518
202203 13.147 287.504 15.100
202206 6.286 296.311 7.005
202209 7.332 296.808 8.157
202212 8.865 296.797 9.863
202303 10.000 301.836 10.940
202306 5.046 305.109 5.461
202309 5.676 307.789 6.090
202312 8.293 306.746 8.927
202403 8.812 312.332 9.316
202406 4.908 314.175 5.159
202409 5.047 315.301 5.286
202412 7.413 315.605 7.756
202503 11.912 319.799 12.300
202506 5.127 322.561 5.249
202509 5.404 324.800 5.494
202512 9.371 324.054 9.549
202603 10.700 330.213 10.700

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue 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.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.78 mean?
Compass Minerals International (CMP) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.78 as of Jul. 21, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Compass Minerals International and its competitors. This is 44% below median its historical median of 1.40. Over the past decade, Compass Minerals International's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.21 to 2.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Compass Minerals International ranks #152 out of 574 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 26.5%.
Is Compass Minerals International's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Compass Minerals International's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.78 is 44% below median its 10-year median of 1.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.21 to a high of 2.38. The Metals & Mining industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.04. Compass Minerals International's value of 0.78 is 61.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Compass Minerals International ranks #152 out of 574 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 PS Ratio compare to CRML and UAMY?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Compass Minerals International ranks #152 out of 574 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts Compass Minerals International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.04. Compass Minerals International's value of 0.78 is 61.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Compass Minerals International's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.21 to 2.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.40 vs. the industry median of 2.04, 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 PS Ratio for a Metals & Mining company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 2.04, based on 574 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Compass Minerals International's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.78 is 61.7% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue 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 PS Ratio is 2.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Compass Minerals International's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.78, which is 44% below median its own 10-year median of 1.40. 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 PS Ratio is 0.78, which is 44% below median its 10-year median of 1.40 and 61.7% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 2.04. 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 PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Compass Minerals International (CMP), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.78 as of Jul. 21, 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 PS Ratio: 0.78 (44% below median its 10-year median of 1.40)
  • GF Value™: $19.92 vs. price of $29.91 (50.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 61.7% below the Metals & Mining median (#152 of 574)

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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