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Compass Minerals InternationalCMP +1.84%62 Debt-to-Equity is 2.65 as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 2.55. 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 1,218 Metals & Mining companies, Compass Minerals International ranks worse than 96.63% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Compass Minerals International's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
CMP'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.1 Med: 2.55 Max: 9.6
Current: 2.65
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Compass Minerals International was 9.60. The lowest was 1.10. And the median was 2.55.
CMP's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 96.63% of 1218
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 0.15
vs CMP: 2.65
Compass Minerals International (NYSE:CMP) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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Compass Minerals International Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Compass Minerals International Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity Chart
CMP vs CRML, UAMY, NEXA: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Compass Minerals International's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Compass Minerals International's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Compass Minerals International's Debt-to-Equity falls into.
* 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 (CMP) has a Debt-to-Equity of 2.65 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Compass Minerals International and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.55. Over the past decade, Compass Minerals International's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.10 to 9.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Compass Minerals International ranks #1177 out of 1218 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 96.6%.
Is Compass Minerals International's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Compass Minerals International's current Debt-to-Equity of 2.65 is near median its 10-year median of 2.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.10 to a high of 9.60. The Metals & Mining industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.15. Compass Minerals International's value of 2.65 is 1666.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Compass Minerals International ranks #1177 out of 1218 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 Debt-to-Equity compare to CRML and UAMY?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Compass Minerals International ranks #1177 out of 1218 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Compass Minerals International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.15. Compass Minerals International's value of 2.65 is 1666.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Compass Minerals International's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.10 to 9.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.55 vs. the industry median of 0.15, Compass Minerals International has consistently been above 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 Debt-to-Equity for a Metals & Mining company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Metals & Mining companies is 0.15, based on 1,218 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Compass Minerals International's current Debt-to-Equity of 2.65 is 1666.7% above 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 Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Compass Minerals International and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Compass Minerals International's current Debt-to-Equity is 2.65, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.55. 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 Debt-to-Equity is 2.65, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.55 and 1666.7% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 0.15. 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 Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Compass Minerals International (CMP), the current Debt-to-Equity is 2.65 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:
Debt-to-Equity: 2.65 (near median its 10-year median of 2.55)
GF Value™: $19.92 vs. price of $29.91 (50.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1666.7% above the Metals & Mining median (#1177 of 1218)
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
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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