Compass Minerals International (FRA:CM8) OCF Margin %: 43.56% (As of Mar. 2026) — 196% Above Median


FRA:CM8 Compass Minerals International Inc FRA:CM8
66 GF Score
Price €24.80
GF Value €17.52
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Compass Minerals International OCF Margin %?

Compass Minerals International FRA:CM8 -5.34% 66 OCF Margin % is 43.56% as of Mar. 2026, which is 196% above its 10-year median of 14.71. 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 846 Metals & Mining companies, Compass Minerals International ranks better than 62.53% on this metric.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. Compass Minerals International's Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €171 Mil. Compass Minerals International's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €392 Mil. Therefore, Compass Minerals International's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 43.56%.

As of today, Compass Minerals International's current OCF Yield % is 14.86%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Compass Minerals International's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:CM8' s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.29   Med: 14.71   Max: 18.5
Current: 13.71


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Compass Minerals International was 18.50%. The lowest was 1.29%. And the median was 14.71%.

FRA:CM8's OCF Margin % is ranked better than
62.53% of 846 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 4.465 vs FRA:CM8: 13.71


Compass Minerals International OCF Margin % Related Terms


Compass Minerals International OCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Compass Minerals International's OCF Margin % can be seen below:

* 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 OCF Margin % Chart

Compass Minerals International Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
OCF Margin %
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Compass Minerals International Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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FRA:CM8 vs UAMY, TTNNF, CRML: OCF Margin % Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Compass Minerals International's OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF 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 OCF Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Compass Minerals International's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Compass Minerals International's OCF Margin % falls into.


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Compass Minerals International OCF Margin % Calculation

OCF Margin % is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Compass Minerals International's OCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (A: Sep. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Sep. 2025 )
=168.44/1059.803
=15.89 %

Compass Minerals International's OCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=170.751/392.018
=43.56 %

* 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.

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What does a OCF Margin % of 43.56% mean?
Compass Minerals International (FRA:CM8) has a OCF Margin % of 43.56% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Compass Minerals International and its competitors. This is 196% above median its historical median of 14.71. Over the past decade, Compass Minerals International's OCF Margin % has ranged from 1.29 to 18.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Compass Minerals International ranks #317 out of 846 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 37.5%.
Is Compass Minerals International's OCF Margin % too high?
Compass Minerals International's current OCF Margin % of 43.56% is 196% above median its 10-year median of 14.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.29 to a high of 18.50. The Metals & Mining industry median OCF Margin % is 4.47. Compass Minerals International's value of 43.56% is 875.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Compass Minerals International ranks #317 out of 846 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above 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 OCF Margin % compare to UAMY and TTNNF?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Compass Minerals International ranks #317 out of 846 companies for OCF Margin %. This puts Compass Minerals International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 4.47. Compass Minerals International's value of 43.56% is 875.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Compass Minerals International's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 1.29 to 18.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.71 vs. the industry median of 4.47, 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 OCF Margin % for a Metals & Mining company?
The median OCF Margin % among Metals & Mining companies is 4.47, based on 846 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Compass Minerals International's current OCF Margin % of 43.56% is 875.6% 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Compass Minerals International and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median OCF Margin % is 4.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Compass Minerals International's current OCF Margin % is 43.56%, which is 196% above median its own 10-year median of 14.71. 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 OCF Margin % is 43.56%, which is 196% above median its 10-year median of 14.71 and 875.6% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 4.47. 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 OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Compass Minerals International (FRA:CM8), the current OCF Margin % is 43.56% 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:

  • OCF Margin %: 43.56% (196% above median its 10-year median of 14.71)
  • GF Value™: €17.52 vs. price of €24.80 (41.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 875.6% above the Metals & Mining median (#317 of 846)

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

Other Exchanges CMP:USACM8:Germany
Address 9900 West 109th Street, Suite 100, Overland Park, KS, USA, 66210
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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