Compass Minerals International (STU:CM8) ROCE %: 15.63% (As of Mar. 2026)


STU:CM8 Compass Minerals International Inc STU:CM8
60 GF Score
Price €25.20
GF Value €16.14
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Compass Minerals International ROCE %?

Compass Minerals International STU:CM8 -3.08% 60 ROCE % is 15.63% as of Mar. 2026. 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.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Compass Minerals International's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 15.63%.

Compass Minerals International  (STU:CM8) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

Compass Minerals International ROCE % Related Terms

Compass Minerals International ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Compass Minerals International's ROCE % can be seen below:

* 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 ROCE % Chart

Compass Minerals International Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
ROCE %
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Compass Minerals International Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Compass Minerals International ROCE % Calculation

Compass Minerals International's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Sep. 2025 )  (A: Sep. 2024 )(A: Sep. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Sep. 2025 )  (A: Sep. 2024 )(A: Sep. 2025 )
=12.61/( ( (1477.73 - 195.517) + (1294.529 - 226.291) )/ 2 )
=12.61/( (1282.213+1068.238)/ 2 )
=12.61/1175.2255
=1.07 %

Compass Minerals International's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=161.236/( ( (1303.802 - 208.12) + (1180.984 - 213.309) )/ 2 )
=161.236/( ( 1095.682 + 967.675 )/ 2 )
=161.236/1031.6785
=15.63 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of 15.63% mean?
Compass Minerals International (STU:CM8) has a ROCE % of 15.63% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Compass Minerals International's ROCE % too high?
Compass Minerals International's current ROCE % is 15.63%. 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 ROCE % compare to UAMY and TTNNF?
Compass Minerals International's ROCE % of 15.63% 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 ROCE % for a Metals & Mining company?
A good ROCE % depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, ROCE % 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Compass Minerals International's current ROCE % is 15.63%. 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 ROCE % is 15.63%. 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 ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Compass Minerals International (STU:CM8), the current ROCE % is 15.63% 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:

  • ROCE %: 15.63%
  • GF Value™: €16.14 vs. price of €25.20 (56.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 9 warning signs

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

Other Exchanges CMP:USA
Address 9900 West 109th Street, Suite 100, Overland Park, KS, USA, 66210
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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