What is Compass Minerals International OCF Yield %?
Compass Minerals InternationalSTU:CM8 -0.74%61 OCF Yield % is 13.64 as of Jul. 02, 2026, which is 67% above its 10-year median of 8.18. GuruFocus rates STU:CM8 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of €17.54 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,668 Metals & Mining companies, Compass Minerals International ranks better than 93.52% on this metric.
OCF Yield % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Compass Minerals International OCF Yield % Explanation
Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high operating cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
Compass Minerals International OCF Yield % Related Terms
Compass Minerals International OCF Yield % 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.
STU:CM8 vs CRML, UAMY, NEXA: OCF Yield % Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Compass Minerals International's OCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Yield % 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 Yield % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Compass Minerals International's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Compass Minerals International's OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield % of 13.64 as of Jul. 02, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Compass Minerals International and its competitors. This is 67% above median its historical median of 8.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Compass Minerals International ranks #173 out of 2668 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 6.5%.
Is Compass Minerals International's OCF Yield % too high?
Compass Minerals International's current OCF Yield % of 13.64 is 67% above median its 10-year median of 8.18. Based on the distribution chart, Compass Minerals International ranks #173 out of 2668 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Compass Minerals International has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Compass Minerals International's OCF Yield % compare to CRML and UAMY?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Compass Minerals International ranks #173 out of 2668 companies for OCF Yield %. This places Compass Minerals International in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good OCF Yield % for a Metals & Mining company?
A good OCF Yield % depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield % mean?
A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Compass Minerals International and its competitors. Compass Minerals International's current OCF Yield % is 13.64, which is 67% above median its own 10-year median of 8.18. 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 €17.54, compared to a current price of €27.00 — trading 53.9% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 13.64, which is 67% above median its 10-year median of 8.18. Compass Minerals International's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Compass Minerals International (STU:CM8), the current OCF Yield % is 13.64 as of Jul. 02, 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 €27.00 is trading 53.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €17.54.
GuruFocus considers Compass Minerals International to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:CM8:
OCF Yield %: 13.64 (67% above median its 10-year median of 8.18)
GF Value™: €17.54 vs. price of €27.00 (53.9% 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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