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Pretax income is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes. Compass Minerals International's pretax income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $29 Mil.
Its pretax income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $28 Mil.
Compass Minerals International's pretax margin was 6.33%.
During the past 13 years, Compass Minerals International's highest Pretax Margin was 17.34%. The lowest was -16.84%. And the median was 3.90%.
Compass Minerals International (NYSE:CMP) Pre-Tax Income Explanation
Compass Minerals International's Pretax Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
During the past 13 years, Compass Minerals International's highest Pretax Margin was 17.34%. The lowest was -16.84%. And the median was 3.90%.
* 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 Pre-Tax Income Related Terms
Compass Minerals International Pre-Tax Income 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.
Compass Minerals International Pre-Tax Income Chart
CMP vs CRML, UAMY, NEXA: Pre-Tax Income Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Compass Minerals International's Pre-Tax Income, along with its competitors' market caps and Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Compass Minerals International's Pre-Tax Income distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Compass Minerals International's Pre-Tax Income falls into.
Pre-Tax Income 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 $28 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 Pre-Tax Income of $28 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Compass Minerals International and its competitors.
Is Compass Minerals International's Pre-Tax Income too high?
Compass Minerals International's current Pre-Tax Income is $28 Mil. 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 Pre-Tax Income compare to CRML and UAMY?
Compass Minerals International's Pre-Tax Income of $28 Mil can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Pre-Tax Income for a Metals & Mining company?
A good Pre-Tax Income depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income mean?
A high Pre-Tax Income can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Compass Minerals International and its competitors. Compass Minerals International's current Pre-Tax Income is $28 Mil. 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 Pre-Tax Income is $28 Mil. 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 Pre-Tax Income calculated?
Pre-Tax Income is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Compass Minerals International (CMP), the current Pre-Tax Income is $28 Mil 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 (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:
Pre-Tax Income: $28 Mil
GF Value™: $19.92 vs. price of $29.91 (50.2% above fair value)
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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