Compass Minerals InternationalSTU:CM8 -3.08%60 ROA % is 3.54% as of Mar. 2026, which is 205% above its 10-year median of 1.16. GuruFocus rates STU:CM8 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of €16.14 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,665 Metals & Mining companies, Compass Minerals International ranks better than 76.36% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Compass Minerals International's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €44 Mil.
Compass Minerals International's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,242 Mil. Therefore, Compass Minerals International's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.54%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Compass Minerals International's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:CM8'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11.92 Med: 1.16 Max: 7.95
Current: 0.47
During the past 13 years, Compass Minerals International's highest ROA % was 7.95%. The lowest was -11.92%. And the median was 1.16%.
STU:CM8's ROA % is ranked better than 76.36% of 2665
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -16.72
vs STU:CM8: 0.47
Compass Minerals International (STU:CM8) ROA % Explanation
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
Compass Minerals International ROA % Related Terms
Compass Minerals International ROA % 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 ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 ROA % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Compass Minerals International's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Compass Minerals International's ROA % 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 ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets 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.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Compass Minerals International (STU:CM8) has a ROA % of 3.54% as of Mar. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Compass Minerals International and its competitors. This is 205% above median its historical median of 1.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Compass Minerals International ranks #630 out of 2665 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 23.6%.
Is Compass Minerals International's ROA % too high?
Compass Minerals International's current ROA % of 3.54% is 205% above median its 10-year median of 1.16. Based on the distribution chart, Compass Minerals International ranks #630 out of 2665 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 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Compass Minerals International's ROA % compare to UAMY and TTNNF?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Compass Minerals International ranks #630 out of 2665 companies for ROA %. This places Compass Minerals International in the top 24% 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 ROA % for a Metals & Mining company?
A good ROA % depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, ROA % 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Compass Minerals International and its competitors. Compass Minerals International's current ROA % is 3.54%, which is 205% above median its own 10-year median of 1.16. 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 €16.14, compared to a current price of €25.20 — trading 56.1% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 3.54%, which is 205% above median its 10-year median of 1.16. Compass Minerals International's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Compass Minerals International (STU:CM8), the current ROA % is 3.54% 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 (STU:CM8) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compass Minerals International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €25.20 is trading 56.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €16.14.
GuruFocus considers Compass Minerals International to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:CM8:
ROA %: 3.54% (205% above median its 10-year median of 1.16)
GF Value™: €16.14 vs. price of €25.20 (56.1% 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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