What is Compass Minerals International Net Margin %?
Compass Minerals InternationalFRA:CM8 -5.34%66 Net Margin % is 2.80% as of Mar. 2026, which is 40% above its 10-year median of 2.00. GuruFocus rates FRA:CM8 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €17.52 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 843 Metals & Mining companies, Compass Minerals International ranks worse than 60.5% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Compass Minerals International's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:CM8'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -25.57 Med: 2 Max: 14.3
Current: 0.55
FRA:CM8's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 60.5% of 843
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 3.41
vs FRA:CM8: 0.55
Compass Minerals International (FRA:CM8) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Compass Minerals International Net Margin % Related Terms
Compass Minerals International Net Margin % 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.
FRA:CM8 vs UAMY, TTNNF, CRML: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Compass Minerals International's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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 Net Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Compass Minerals International's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Compass Minerals International's Net 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 (FRA:CM8) has a Net Margin % of 2.80% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Compass Minerals International and its competitors. This is 40% above median its historical median of 2.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Compass Minerals International ranks #510 out of 843 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 60.5%.
Is Compass Minerals International's Net Margin % too high?
Compass Minerals International's current Net Margin % of 2.80% is 40% above median its 10-year median of 2.00. The Metals & Mining industry median Net Margin % is 3.41. Compass Minerals International's value of 2.80% is 17.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Compass Minerals International ranks #510 out of 843 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Compass Minerals International has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Compass Minerals International's Net Margin % compare to UAMY and TTNNF?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Compass Minerals International ranks #510 out of 843 companies for Net Margin %. This places Compass Minerals International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.41. Compass Minerals International's value of 2.80% is 17.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.00 vs. the industry median of 3.41, 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 Net Margin % for a Metals & Mining company?
The median Net Margin % among Metals & Mining companies is 3.41, based on 843 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Compass Minerals International's current Net Margin % of 2.80% is 17.9% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Compass Minerals International and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Compass Minerals International's current Net Margin % is 2.80%, which is 40% above median its own 10-year median of 2.00. 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 €17.52, compared to a current price of €24.80 — trading 41.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 2.80%, which is 40% above median its 10-year median of 2.00 and 17.9% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 3.41. Compass Minerals International's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Compass Minerals International (FRA:CM8), the current Net Margin % is 2.80% 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 (FRA:CM8) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compass Minerals International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €24.80 is trading 41.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €17.52.
GuruFocus considers Compass Minerals International to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CM8:
Net Margin %: 2.80% (40% above median its 10-year median of 2.00)
GF Value™: €17.52 vs. price of €24.80 (41.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 17.9% below the Metals & Mining median (#510 of 843)
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 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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