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Compass Minerals InternationalCMP -0.62%66 Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 6.97 as of Sep. 09, 2026, which is 42% below its 10-year median of 11.92. GuruFocus rates CMP with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.98 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 542 Metals & Mining companies, Compass Minerals International ranks better than 72.32% on this metric.
As of today (2026-09-09), Compass Minerals International's share price is $25.63.
Compass Minerals International's Cash Flow from Operations per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $3.68. Hence, Compass Minerals International's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Ratio for today is 6.97.
The historical rank and industry rank for Compass Minerals International's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow or its related term are showing as below:
CMP'
s Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.33 Med: 11.92 Max: 89.52
Current: 6.92
During the past 13 years, Compass Minerals International's highest Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Ratio was 89.52. The lowest was 2.33. And the median was 11.92.
CMP's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is ranked better than 72.32% of 542
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 12.25
vs CMP: 6.92
Compass Minerals International's Cash Flow from Operations per share for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.06.
Its Cash Flow from Operations per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $3.68.
During the past 12 months, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate of Compass Minerals International was -20.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 10.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was -21.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was -10.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, Compass Minerals International's highest 3-Year average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 41.80% per year. The lowest was -57.50% per year. And the median was -0.90% per year.
* 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 Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Chart
CMP vs CRML, IMC, GSM: Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Compass Minerals International's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow 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 Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Compass Minerals International's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Compass Minerals International's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow falls into.
Compass Minerals International's Share Price of today is $25.63. Compass Minerals International's Cash Flow from Operations per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $3.68.
* 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.
What does a Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 6.97 mean?
Compass Minerals International (CMP) has a Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 6.97 as of Sep. 09, 2026. Price-to-operating-cash-flow ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's per-share cash from operations. View historical data on Compass Minerals International and its competitors. This is 42% below median its historical median of 11.92. Over the past decade, Compass Minerals International's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow has ranged from 2.33 to 89.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Compass Minerals International ranks #150 out of 542 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 27.7%.
Is Compass Minerals International's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow too high?
Compass Minerals International's current Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 6.97 is 42% below median its 10-year median of 11.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.33 to a high of 89.52. The Metals & Mining industry median Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 12.25. Compass Minerals International's value of 6.97 is 43.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Compass Minerals International ranks #150 out of 542 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 Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Compass Minerals International's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow compare to CRML and IMC?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Compass Minerals International ranks #150 out of 542 companies for Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow. This puts Compass Minerals International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 12.25. Compass Minerals International's value of 6.97 is 43.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Compass Minerals International's own Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow has ranged from 2.33 to 89.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.92 vs. the industry median of 12.25, 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 Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow for a Metals & Mining company?
The median Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow among Metals & Mining companies is 12.25, based on 542 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Compass Minerals International's current Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 6.97 is 43.1% 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 Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow mean?
A high Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-operating-cash-flow ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's per-share cash from operations. View historical data on Compass Minerals International and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 12.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Compass Minerals International's current Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 6.97, which is 42% below median its own 10-year median of 11.92. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.98, compared to a current price of $25.63 — trading 28.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 6.97, which is 42% below median its 10-year median of 11.92 and 43.1% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 12.25. 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 Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow calculated?
Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Compass Minerals International (CMP), the current Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 6.97 as of Sep. 09, 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 $25.63 is trading 28.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $19.98.
GuruFocus considers Compass Minerals International to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CMP:
Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow: 6.97 (42% below median its 10-year median of 11.92)
GF Value™: $19.98 vs. price of $25.63 (28.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 43.1% below the Metals & Mining median (#150 of 542)
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 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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