What is Compass Minerals International FCF Margin %?
Compass Minerals InternationalSTU:CM8 +3.17%60 FCF Margin % is 39.54% as of Mar. 2026, which is 841% above its 10-year median of 4.20. GuruFocus rates STU:CM8 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of €17.50 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 847 Metals & Mining companies, Compass Minerals International ranks better than 71.43% on this metric.
* 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.
STU:CM8 vs UAMY, TTNNF, CRML: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Compass Minerals International's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Compass Minerals International's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Compass Minerals International's FCF Margin % 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 (STU:CM8) has a FCF Margin % of 39.54% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Compass Minerals International and its competitors. This is 841% above median its historical median of 4.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Compass Minerals International ranks #242 out of 847 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 28.6%.
Is Compass Minerals International's FCF Margin % too high?
Compass Minerals International's current FCF Margin % of 39.54% is 841% above median its 10-year median of 4.20. Based on the distribution chart, Compass Minerals International ranks #242 out of 847 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Compass Minerals International has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Compass Minerals International's FCF Margin % compare to UAMY and TTNNF?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Compass Minerals International ranks #242 out of 847 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Compass Minerals International in the upper half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for a Metals & Mining company?
A good FCF Margin % depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Compass Minerals International and its competitors. Compass Minerals International's current FCF Margin % is 39.54%, which is 841% above median its own 10-year median of 4.20. 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 (STU:CM8) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €17.50, compared to a current price of €26.00 — trading 48.6% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 39.54%, which is 841% above median its 10-year median of 4.20. Compass Minerals International's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Compass Minerals International (STU:CM8), the current FCF Margin % is 39.54% 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 (STU:CM8) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compass Minerals International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €26.00 is trading 48.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €17.50.
GuruFocus considers Compass Minerals International to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:CM8:
FCF Margin %: 39.54% (841% above median its 10-year median of 4.20)
GF Value™: €17.50 vs. price of €26.00 (48.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:CM8 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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