Compass Minerals InternationalSTU:CM8 +3.15%64 PS Ratio is 1.00 as of Jul. 12, 2026, which is 36% below its 10-year median of 1.56. GuruFocus rates STU:CM8 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €17.34 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 753 Metals & Mining companies, Compass Minerals International ranks better than 72.24% on this metric.
The PS Ratio, or Price-to-Sales ratio, or Price/Sales, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Revenue per Share. As of today, Compass Minerals International's share price is €26.20.
Compass Minerals International's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €26.31. Hence, Compass Minerals International's PS Ratio for today is 1.00.
Warning Sign:
Compass Minerals International Inc stock PS Ratio (=0.98) is close to 2-year high of 1.04.
The historical rank and industry rank for Compass Minerals International's PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
STU:CM8'
s PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.3 Med: 1.56 Max: 2.85
Current: 0.98
During the past 13 years, Compass Minerals International's highest PS Ratio was 2.85. The lowest was 0.30. And the median was 1.56.
STU:CM8's PS Ratio is ranked better than 72.24% of 753
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 2.31
vs STU:CM8: 0.98
During the past 13 years, Compass Minerals International's highest 3-Year average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 17.80% per year. The lowest was -47.30% per year. And the median was 1.40% per year.
Back to Basics: PS Ratio
Compass Minerals International (STU:CM8) PS Ratio Explanation
The PS Ratio is an excellent valuation indicator if you want to compare a stock with its historical valuation or with the stocks in the same industry. The PS Ratio works especially well when you want to compare the stock's current valuation with its historical valuation. The PS Ratio is a great valuation tool for evaluating cyclical businesses where the PE Ratio works poorly. It works the best when comparing the current valuation with the historical valuation because over time, a company's profit margin tends to revert to the mean.
When the PS Ratio is applied to the whole stock market, it can be used to evaluate the current market valuation and projected returns. In this case, the price is the total market cap of all stocks that are traded, and sales are the GDP of the country. This is how Warren Buffett estimates the broad market valuation and project future returns.
The PS Ratio does not tell you how cheap or expensive the stock is. It cannot be used to compare companies in different industries. It works better for companies within the same industry because these companies tend to have similar capital structures and profit margins. It works the best when comparing a company with itself in the past.
Compass Minerals International PS Ratio Related Terms
Compass Minerals International PS Ratio 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.
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Compass Minerals International's PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PS Ratio 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 PS Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Compass Minerals International's PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Compass Minerals International's PS Ratio falls into.
Compass Minerals International PS Ratio Calculation
The PS Ratio, or Price-to-Sales ratio, or Price/Sales, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Revenue per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks and it was first used by Ken Fisher.
Compass Minerals International's Share Price of today is €26.20. Compass Minerals International's Revenue per Share 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 €26.31.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
Compass Minerals International (STU:CM8) has a PS Ratio of 1.00 as of Jul. 12, 2026. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on Compass Minerals International and its competitors. This is 36% below median its historical median of 1.56. Over the past decade, Compass Minerals International's PS Ratio has ranged from 0.30 to 2.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Compass Minerals International ranks #209 out of 753 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 27.8%.
Is Compass Minerals International's PS Ratio too high?
Compass Minerals International's current PS Ratio of 1.00 is 36% below median its 10-year median of 1.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.30 to a high of 2.85. The Metals & Mining industry median PS Ratio is 2.31. Compass Minerals International's value of 1.00 is 56.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Compass Minerals International ranks #209 out of 753 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Compass Minerals International has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Compass Minerals International's PS Ratio compare to CRML and UAMY?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Compass Minerals International ranks #209 out of 753 companies for PS Ratio. This puts Compass Minerals International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PS Ratio is 2.31. Compass Minerals International's value of 1.00 is 56.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Compass Minerals International's own PS Ratio has ranged from 0.30 to 2.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.56 vs. the industry median of 2.31, 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 PS Ratio for a Metals & Mining company?
The median PS Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 2.31, based on 753 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Compass Minerals International's current PS Ratio of 1.00 is 56.7% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on Compass Minerals International and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median PS Ratio is 2.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Compass Minerals International's current PS Ratio is 1.00, which is 36% below median its own 10-year median of 1.56. 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 €17.34, compared to a current price of €26.20 — trading 51.1% above its estimated fair value. The current PS Ratio is 1.00, which is 36% below median its 10-year median of 1.56 and 56.7% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 2.31. Compass Minerals International's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PS Ratio calculated?
PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Compass Minerals International (STU:CM8), the current PS Ratio is 1.00 as of Jul. 12, 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 €26.20 is trading 51.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €17.34.
GuruFocus considers Compass Minerals International to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:CM8:
PS Ratio: 1.00 (36% below median its 10-year median of 1.56)
GF Value™: €17.34 vs. price of €26.20 (51.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 56.7% below the Metals & Mining median (#209 of 753)
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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