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What is Compass Minerals International EV-to-EBIT?
Compass Minerals InternationalFRA:CM8 +0.88%68 EV-to-EBIT is 16.99 as of Aug. 12, 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 23.64. GuruFocus rates FRA:CM8 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €16.94 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 668 Metals & Mining companies, Compass Minerals International ranks worse than 60.78% on this metric.
Compass Minerals International (FRA:CM8) EV-to-EBIT Explanation
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Compass Minerals International's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €1,764 Mil.
Compass Minerals International's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €94 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Compass Minerals International EV-to-EBIT 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.
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Compass Minerals International's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Compass Minerals International's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Compass Minerals International's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Compass Minerals International's current Enterprise Value is €1,603 Mil.
Compass Minerals International's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €94 Mil.
* 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 (FRA:CM8) has a EV-to-EBIT of 16.99 as of Aug. 12, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Compass Minerals International and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 23.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Compass Minerals International ranks #406 out of 668 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 60.8%.
Is Compass Minerals International's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Compass Minerals International's current EV-to-EBIT of 16.99 is 28% below median its 10-year median of 23.64. The Metals & Mining industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.72. Compass Minerals International's value of 16.99 is 33.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Compass Minerals International ranks #406 out of 668 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Compass Minerals International has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Compass Minerals International's EV-to-EBIT compare to TMC and CRML?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Compass Minerals International ranks #406 out of 668 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Compass Minerals International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.72. Compass Minerals International's value of 16.99 is 33.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 23.64 vs. the industry median of 12.72, 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Metals & Mining company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Metals & Mining companies is 12.72, based on 668 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Compass Minerals International's current EV-to-EBIT of 16.99 is 33.6% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Compass Minerals International and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Compass Minerals International's current EV-to-EBIT is 16.99, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 23.64. 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 (FRA:CM8) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €16.94, compared to a current price of €23.00 — trading 35.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 16.99, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 23.64 and 33.6% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 12.72. Compass Minerals International's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Compass Minerals International (FRA:CM8), the current EV-to-EBIT is 16.99 as of Aug. 12, 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 (FRA:CM8) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compass Minerals International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €23.00 is trading 35.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €16.94.
GuruFocus considers Compass Minerals International to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CM8:
EV-to-EBIT: 16.99 (28% below median its 10-year median of 23.64)
GF Value™: €16.94 vs. price of €23.00 (35.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 33.6% above the Metals & Mining median (#406 of 668)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CM8 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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