Compass Minerals InternationalCMP +1.92%66 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 20.54% as of Mar. 2026, which is 80% above its 10-year median of 11.42. GuruFocus rates CMP with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.87 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,378 Metals & Mining companies, Compass Minerals International ranks better than 75.53% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. Compass Minerals International's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $51 Mil. Compass Minerals International's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $247 Mil. Therefore, Compass Minerals International's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 20.54%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Compass Minerals International's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
CMP'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -78.4 Med: 11.42 Max: 59.04
Current: 3.16
During the past 13 years, Compass Minerals International's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 59.04%. The lowest was -78.40%. And the median was 11.42%.
CMP's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 75.53% of 2378
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -16.18
vs CMP: 3.16
Compass Minerals International (NYSE:CMP) Return-on-Tangible-Equity Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Equity measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's tangible equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' tangible equity (shareholders equity minus intangibles). Return-on-Tangible-Equity shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. Return-on-Tangible-Equitys between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its Return-on-Tangible-Equity by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high Return-on-Tangible-Equity companies. Like Return-on-Tangible-Asset, Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their Return-on-Tangible-Equitys can be extremely high.
Compass Minerals International Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Compass Minerals International Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
CMP vs UAMY, TTNNF, CRML: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Compass Minerals International's Return-on-Tangible-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Compass Minerals International's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Compass Minerals International's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Equity, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder tangible equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 20.54% mean?
Compass Minerals International (CMP) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 20.54% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Compass Minerals International and its competitors. This is 80% above median its historical median of 11.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Compass Minerals International ranks #582 out of 2378 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 24.5%.
Is Compass Minerals International's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Compass Minerals International's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 20.54% is 80% above median its 10-year median of 11.42. Based on the distribution chart, Compass Minerals International ranks #582 out of 2378 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 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Compass Minerals International's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to UAMY and TTNNF?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Compass Minerals International ranks #582 out of 2378 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Compass Minerals International in the top 25% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity for a Metals & Mining company?
A good Return-on-Tangible-Equity depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Compass Minerals International and its competitors. Compass Minerals International's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 20.54%, which is 80% above median its own 10-year median of 11.42. 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 $19.87, compared to a current price of $28.66 — trading 44.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 20.54%, which is 80% above median its 10-year median of 11.42. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Compass Minerals International (CMP), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 20.54% 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 $28.66 is trading 44.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $19.87.
GuruFocus considers Compass Minerals International to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CMP:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 20.54% (80% above median its 10-year median of 11.42)
GF Value™: $19.87 vs. price of $28.66 (44.2% 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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