What is Compass Minerals International's salt — goodwill?

Compass Minerals International (CMP) reported salt — goodwill of $0 in Q3 2025.

What does salt — goodwill mean?

This represents the intangible asset value recorded when the Salt segment was acquired for a price exceeding the fair market value of its identifiable net assets. It reflects the premium paid for brand reputation, customer relationships, and market synergy within the salt industry. Changes in this balance indicate potential adjustments in the perceived long-term strategic value of the segment.

Compass Minerals International CMP Salt — Goodwill

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Other financials

Income statement

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Revenue$453.2M-8.4%

Gross profit$83.0M+8.1%

Operating income$56.0M+1,906%

Net income$12.7M+140%

EPS (diluted)$0.30+139%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$74.1M+49.7%

Total debt$794.1M-1.7%

Total equity$274.2M+15.9%

Total assets$1.4B-10.9%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow$197.4M+5.6%

CapEx$18.2M+30.0%

Free cash flow$179.2M+3.6%

Valuation

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Market cap$1.24B+58.1%

Enterprise value$1.96B+27.1%

P/E174.9×—

P/S1×+0.3×

Profitability

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Gross margin17.5%+4.0pp

Operating margin9.3%+7.8pp

Net margin0.5%+0.3pp

FCF margin9.6%—

Returns & leverage

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Return on equity2.8%+1.4pp

Debt / equity2.9×-0.5×

Current ratio2.1×+0.2×

Where this comes from

Reported directly by Compass Minerals International in its filing.

Tagged under the XBRL concept us-gaap:Goodwill.

The official record: Compass Minerals International’s 10-K, filed December 12, 2025, on SEC EDGAR. View the filing →

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What is Compass Minerals International's salt — goodwill?: Compass Minerals International (CMP) reported salt — goodwill of $0 in Q3 2025.
What does salt — goodwill mean?: This represents the intangible asset value recorded when the Salt segment was acquired for a price exceeding the fair market value of its identifiable net assets. It reflects the premium paid for brand reputation, customer relationships, and market synergy within the salt industry. Changes in this balance indicate potential adjustments in the perceived long-term strategic value of the segment.