(CMP) Compass Minerals - Ratings and Ratios

Compass Minerals International, Inc. (NYSE: CMP) is a leading global provider of essential minerals, operating across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and internationally. The company is divided into two primary segments: Salt and Plant Nutrition. The Salt segment specializes in the production, marketing, and distribution of sodium chloride and magnesium chloride products, including rock salt, solar and mechanically evaporated salt, and magnesium chloride flakes or brine. Additionally, this segment sources potassium chloride and calcium chloride for resale or blending with sodium chloride to create specialized products. These products are utilized for deicing roadways, consumer and professional applications, chemical production, water treatment, and human and animal nutrition. The segment also offers records management services.

The Plant Nutrition segment focuses on producing sulfate of potash (SOP) fertilizers under the Protassium+ brand, catering to agricultural applications such as broadcast spreaders, direct application, and liquid fertilizer solutions. It also manufactures turf products for the turf and ornamental markets, including golf course greens, organic products, and a range of magnesium chloride-based fire retardants for aerial and ground applications. These products are distributed to crop input retailers, growers, and agricultural distributors. Founded in 1844 and headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, the company was formerly known as Salt Holdings Corporation and adopted its current name in December 2003. For more information, visit https://www.compassminerals.com.

Ticker Symbol: CMP
Exchange: NYSE
Type: common stock
Country Origin: United States
GCS Sub Industry: Diversified Metals & Mining

Resistance: 25.9, 24.0, 17.8, 12.8
Support: 9.2

Average Volume 20d: 693,158
Last Price: 10.94
SMA 20: 11.70
SMA 50: 11.99
SMA 200: 11.98
ATR: 0.71

Market Cap: $499.71M USD
P/E: 0.00
P/E Forward: 19.72
P/B: 1.90
P/S: 0.33
RoE: -58.71

3-Month Forecast:
Based on and , CMP is expected to face headwinds in the near term. The stock is currently trading below its 20, 50, and 200-day SMAs, indicating bearish momentum. The ATR of 0.71 suggests moderate volatility, with potential resistance at 12.8 and support at 9.2. If the stock breaks below 9.2, it could test lower support levels. On the upside, a breach of 12.8 could signal a reversal. Fundamentally, the negative RoE of -58.71 and high forward P/E of 19.72 suggest caution, as the company may face challenges in near-term profitability. However, the Plant Nutrition segments focus on specialty fertilizers and fire retardants could provide upside if demand strengthens.