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Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. A positive ratio may indicate share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio may reflect no repurchases or potential share issuance. Compass Minerals International's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -6.90%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Compass Minerals International's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CMP'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.9 Med: -0.6 Max: 0
Current: -6.9
During the past 13 years, Compass Minerals International's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%. The lowest was -6.90%. And the median was -0.60%.
CMP's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 74.6% of 2165
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -17.4
vs CMP: -6.90
Compass Minerals International (NYSE:CMP) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Explanation
A negative number means the company might be issuing new shares. A positive number indicates that the company is buying back shares.
Be Aware
Investors usually like share buybacks. But as pointed by Warren Buffett, only if a company buys back shares at the prices below the stock's intrinsic value, it rewards remaining shareholders. If a company buys its overvalued stocks back, it destroys shareholder value.
Compass Minerals International 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
CMP vs CRML, UAMY, NEXA: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Compass Minerals International's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Share Buyback 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Compass Minerals International's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Compass Minerals International's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Compass Minerals International 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Calculation
This is the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. The annualized percentage change is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four years of annual data on Shares Outstanding (EOP).
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What does a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -6.90 mean?
Compass Minerals International (CMP) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -6.90 as of Mar. 2026. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Compass Minerals International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Compass Minerals International ranks #550 out of 2165 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 25.4%.
Is Compass Minerals International's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Compass Minerals International's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -6.90. Based on the distribution chart, Compass Minerals International ranks #550 out of 2165 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Compass Minerals International has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Compass Minerals International's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to CRML and UAMY?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Compass Minerals International ranks #550 out of 2165 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts Compass Minerals International in the upper half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio for a Metals & Mining company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Compass Minerals International and its competitors. Compass Minerals International's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -6.90. 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 $19.92, compared to a current price of $29.91 — trading 50.2% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -6.90. Compass Minerals International's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Compass Minerals International (CMP), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -6.90 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 $29.91 is trading 50.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $19.92.
GuruFocus considers Compass Minerals International to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CMP:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -6.90
GF Value™: $19.92 vs. price of $29.91 (50.2% 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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