CMP (Compass Minerals International) Total Operating Expense: $105 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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CMP Compass Minerals International Inc CMP
62 GF Score
Price $29.91
GF Value $19.92
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Compass Minerals International Total Operating Expense?

Compass Minerals International CMP +1.84% 62 Total Operating Expense is $105 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CMP with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.92 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Compass Minerals International's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $27 Mil. Compass Minerals International's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $105 Mil.

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Compass Minerals International Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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Compass Minerals International Annual Data
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Compass Minerals International Quarterly Data
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Compass Minerals International Total Operating Expense Calculation

Total Operating Expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations that are incurred in order to generate sales.


Total Operating Expense 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 $105 Mil.

* 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.

What does a Total Operating Expense of $105 Mil mean?
Compass Minerals International (CMP) has a Total Operating Expense of $105 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Compass Minerals International and its competitors.
Is Compass Minerals International's Total Operating Expense too high?
Compass Minerals International's current Total Operating Expense is $105 Mil. 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 Total Operating Expense compare to CRML and UAMY?
Compass Minerals International's Total Operating Expense of $105 Mil 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 Total Operating Expense for a Metals & Mining company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, Total Operating Expense 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 Total Operating Expense mean?
A high Total Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Compass Minerals International and its competitors. Compass Minerals International's current Total Operating Expense is $105 Mil. 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 Total Operating Expense is $105 Mil. 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 Total Operating Expense calculated?
Total Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Compass Minerals International (CMP), the current Total Operating Expense is $105 Mil 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:

  • Total Operating Expense: $105 Mil
  • GF Value™: $19.92 vs. price of $29.91 (50.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 9 warning signs

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

Other Exchanges CM8:Germany
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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