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What is Compass Minerals International EV-to-EBITDA?
Compass Minerals InternationalCMP +1.84%62 EV-to-EBITDA is 9.46 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 12.86. 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 687 Metals & Mining companies, Compass Minerals International ranks better than 51.97% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Compass Minerals International's enterprise value is $1,906 Mil.
Compass Minerals International's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $202 Mil. Therefore, Compass Minerals International's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 9.46.
The historical rank and industry rank for Compass Minerals International's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
CMP'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -113.29 Med: 12.86 Max: 74.76
Current: 9.46
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Compass Minerals International was 74.76. The lowest was -113.29. And the median was 12.86.
CMP's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 51.97% of 687
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 9.65
vs CMP: 9.46
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
Compass Minerals International (NYSE:CMP) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Compass Minerals International's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Compass Minerals International's share price for today is $29.91.
Compass Minerals International's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.150.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
* 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-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Compass Minerals International's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Compass Minerals International's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Compass Minerals International's current Enterprise Value is $1,906 Mil.
Compass Minerals International's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $202 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 (CMP) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 9.46 as of Jul. 21, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Compass Minerals International. This is 26% below median its historical median of 12.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Compass Minerals International ranks #330 out of 687 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 48%.
Is Compass Minerals International's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Compass Minerals International's current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.46 is 26% below median its 10-year median of 12.86. The Metals & Mining industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.65. Compass Minerals International's value of 9.46 is 2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Compass Minerals International ranks #330 out of 687 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 EV-to-EBITDA compare to CRML and UAMY?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Compass Minerals International ranks #330 out of 687 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Compass Minerals International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.65. Compass Minerals International's value of 9.46 is 2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.86 vs. the industry median of 9.65, 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 EV-to-EBITDA for a Metals & Mining company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Metals & Mining companies is 9.65, based on 687 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Compass Minerals International's current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.46 is 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Compass Minerals International. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Compass Minerals International's current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.46, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 12.86. 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 EV-to-EBITDA is 9.46, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 12.86 and 2% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 9.65. 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 EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Compass Minerals International (CMP), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.46 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:
EV-to-EBITDA: 9.46 (26% below median its 10-year median of 12.86)
GF Value™: $19.92 vs. price of $29.91 (50.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2% below the Metals & Mining median (#330 of 687)
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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