Why is Compass Minerals International, Inc. ?
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High Debt company with Weak Long Term Fundamental Strength
- Poor long term growth as Net Sales has grown by an annual rate of -4.11% and Operating profit at -21.62% over the last 5 years
- High Debt Company with a Debt to Equity ratio (avg) at times
- The company has been able to generate a Return on Capital Employed (avg) of 7.14% signifying low profitability per unit of total capital (equity and debt)
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Flat results in Jun 25
- NET PROFIT(HY) At USD 16.6 MM has Grown at -43.92%
- NET SALES(Q) At USD 214.6 MM has Fallen at -29.26%
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Risky -
- The stock is trading risky as compared to its average historical valuations
- Over the past year, while the stock has generated a return of 39.34%, its profits have fallen by -168.4%
How much should you sell?
- All quantity irrespective of whether you are making profits or losses
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When to re-enter? - We will constantly monitor the company and review our call based on new data
Is Compass Minerals International, Inc. for you?
High Risk, High Return
Absolute
Risk Adjusted
Volatility
Compass Minerals International, Inc.
39.34%
1.19
51.31%
S&P 500
13.22%
0.65
20.20%
Quality key factors
Factor
Value
Sales Growth (5y)
-4.11%
EBIT Growth (5y)
-21.62%
EBIT to Interest (avg)
1.31
Debt to EBITDA (avg)
4.35
Net Debt to Equity (avg)
3.21
Sales to Capital Employed (avg)
0.96
Tax Ratio
50.82%
Dividend Payout Ratio
0
Pledged Shares
0
Institutional Holding
100.00%
ROCE (avg)
7.14%
ROE (avg)
15.61%
Valuation Key Factors 
Factor
Value
P/E Ratio
NA (Loss Making)
Industry P/E
Price to Book Value
3.61
EV to EBIT
36.56
EV to EBITDA
10.74
EV to Capital Employed
1.62
EV to Sales
1.33
PEG Ratio
NA
Dividend Yield
NA
ROCE (Latest)
4.43%
ROE (Latest)
-30.78%
Technical key factors
Indicator
Weekly
Monthly
MACD
Mildly Bearish
Mildly Bullish
RSI
No Signal
No Signal
Bollinger Bands
Mildly Bearish
Bullish
Moving Averages
Bullish (Daily)
KST
Bearish
Bullish
Dow Theory
Mildly Bearish
Mildly Bearish
OBV
Mildly Bullish
Mildly Bearish
Technical Movement
10What is working for the Company
OPERATING CASH FLOW(Y)
Highest at USD 191.9 MM
RAW MATERIAL COST(Y)
Fallen by -36.08% (YoY
OPERATING PROFIT MARGIN(Q)
Highest at 19.99 %
NET PROFIT(Q)
At USD -8.4 MM has Grown at 53.85%
EPS(Q)
Highest at USD -0.41
-10What is not working for the Company
NET PROFIT(HY)
At USD 16.6 MM has Grown at -43.92%
NET SALES(Q)
At USD 214.6 MM has Fallen at -29.26%
Here's what is working for Compass Minerals International, Inc.
Operating Cash Flow
Highest at USD 191.9 MM
in the last three yearsMOJO Watch
The company has generated higher cash revenues from business operations
Operating Cash Flows (USD MM)
Operating Profit Margin
Highest at 19.99 %
in the last five periodsMOJO Watch
Company's profit margin has improved
Operating Profit to Sales
Net Profit
At USD -8.4 MM has Grown at 53.85%
over average net sales of the previous four periods of USD -18.2 MMMOJO Watch
Near term Net Profit trend is positive
Net Profit (USD MM)
EPS
Highest at USD -0.41
in the last five periodsMOJO Watch
Increasing profitability; company has created higher earnings for shareholders
EPS (USD)
Raw Material Cost
Fallen by -36.08% (YoY)
MOJO Watch
The company's ability to pass on the cost of raw materials to customers has improved; this may lead to a rise in profit margin
Raw Material Cost as a percentage of Sales
Here's what is not working for Compass Minerals International, Inc.
Net Sales
At USD 214.6 MM has Fallen at -29.26%
over average net sales of the previous four periods of USD 303.38 MMMOJO Watch
Near term sales trend is extremely negative
Net Sales (USD MM)






