Compass Minerals International, Inc. CMP NYSE

Compass Minerals International, Inc. (CMP) has a negative trailing P/E of -28.0, meaning the company is currently unprofitable on a trailing twelve-month (TTM) basis. The forward P/E of 30.6 based on analyst estimates suggests a return to profitability is expected. Trailing earnings yield is -3.57%, forward earnings yield 3.27%. PEG 0.92 (Peter Lynch undervalued ≤1.0).

Criteria proven by this page:

• VALUE (35/100, Fail) — negative P/E indicates the company is currently operating at a loss — DCF and P/E-based valuation models cannot produce meaningful results for unprofitable companies (P/E -28.0); trailing earnings yield is below the 10-year Treasury yield (~4.3%), meaning bonds offer a better return (EY -3.57%).
• Forward P/E 30.6 — analysts expect a return to profitability with estimated EPS of $0.81 for FY2026.
• PEG Ratio 0.92 — below 1.0 suggests the stock is undervalued relative to its earnings growth rate (Peter Lynch criterion).
• Trailing Earnings Yield -3.57% — negative yield confirms the company is currently unprofitable. Investors are paying for a turnaround rather than current earnings. Forward yield improves to 3.27% as earnings recover.
• Analyst consensus target $23.67 (-4.2% downside) — slight downside risk — the market may be ahead of analyst expectations.

Overall SharesGrow Score: 30/100 with 0/7 criteria passed.