Compass Minerals International, Inc. (NYSE:CMP) is a global leader in essential minerals, focusing on products like salt and plant nutrition. The company operates in the Zacks Chemical - Diversified industry, competing with other mineral and chemical producers. CMP's strategic initiatives aim to enhance profitability by leveraging its unique assets and improving cost structures.
On February 10, 2025, CMP reported an earnings per share (EPS) of -$0.57, significantly missing the estimated EPS of -$0.05. This represents a stark contrast to the $0.05 EPS reported in the same quarter last year, as highlighted by Zacks.
Despite the earnings miss, CMP generated a revenue of $307.2 million, surpassing the estimated revenue of $293.9 million by 4.53%. However, this is a decrease from the $341.7 million reported in the same quarter the previous year. The company has exceeded consensus revenue estimates twice in the last four quarters, showing some positive momentum.
CMP's financial metrics provide further insight into its valuation and financial health. The company has a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of approximately 31.89, indicating the price investors are willing to pay for each dollar of earnings. Its price-to-sales ratio stands at 0.42, suggesting a relatively low valuation compared to its sales.
The company's enterprise value to sales ratio is about 1.05, reflecting its total valuation in relation to revenue. With an enterprise value to operating cash flow ratio of 12.55, CMP's valuation is also considered in terms of its cash flow generation. The debt-to-equity ratio is 1.56, indicating the company's use of debt financing relative to its equity, while a current ratio of 2.15 suggests a strong liquidity position to cover short-term liabilities.
