MOSAIC CO/THE (MOS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:MOS - US61945C1036 - Common Stock
24.575 USD
+0.48 (+2.01%)
Taking everything into account, MOS scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. MOS was compared to 83 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. While MOS belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. MOS scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
MOS had positive earnings in the past year.
MOS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years MOS has been profitable.
In the past 5 years MOS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
MOS has a Return On Assets of 4.98%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MOS outperforms 80.72% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 9.62%, MOS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.52% of the companies in the same industry.
MOS's Return On Invested Capital of 3.05% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MOS outperforms 46.99% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for MOS is above the industry average of 6.09%.
The 3 year average ROIC (8.76%) for MOS is well above the current ROIC(3.05%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.98% | ||
| ROE | 9.62% | ||
| ROIC | 3.05% |
ROA(3y)7.05%
ROA(5y)6.38%
ROE(3y)13.57%
ROE(5y)12.61%
ROIC(3y)8.76%
ROIC(5y)7.81%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of MOS (10.33%) is better than 86.75% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MOS has declined.
MOS's Operating Margin of 8.60% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MOS outperforms 49.40% of its industry peers.
MOS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
MOS's Gross Margin of 15.65% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MOS is outperformed by 73.49% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MOS has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.6% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.33% | ||
| GM | 15.65% |
OM growth 3Y-33.55%
OM growth 5Y2.83%
PM growth 3Y-50.79%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-19.33%
GM growth 5Y6.18%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so MOS is destroying value.
MOS has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for MOS has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, MOS has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
MOS has an Altman-Z score of 1.88. This is not the best score and indicates that MOS is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.88, MOS is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.42% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.35 indicates that MOS is not too dependend on debt financing.
MOS's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.35 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MOS outperforms 71.08% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.35 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.88 |
ROIC/WACC0.27
WACC11.39%
2.3 Liquidity
MOS has a Current Ratio of 1.14. This is a normal value and indicates that MOS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
MOS's Current ratio of 1.14 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MOS is outperformed by 86.75% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.40 indicates that MOS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
MOS's Quick ratio of 0.40 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MOS is outperformed by 95.18% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.14 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.4 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
MOS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 11.16%, which is quite good.
MOS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 47.88% yearly.
Looking at the last year, MOS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 3.82% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, MOS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.55% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.16%
EPS 3Y-26.76%
EPS 5Y47.88%
EPS Q2Q%205.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.82%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.45%
Revenue growth 5Y4.55%
Sales Q2Q%22.81%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, MOS will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 6.25% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.87% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y38.65%
EPS Next 2Y17.49%
EPS Next 3Y9.79%
EPS Next 5Y6.25%
Revenue Next Year10.54%
Revenue Next 2Y6.47%
Revenue Next 3Y3.61%
Revenue Next 5Y1.87%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 9.87 indicates a reasonable valuation of MOS.
MOS's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. MOS is cheaper than 85.54% of the companies in the same industry.
MOS is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.51, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.99, the valuation of MOS can be described as reasonable.
MOS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. MOS is cheaper than 89.16% of the companies in the same industry.
MOS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.13.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.87 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.99 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MOS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 92.77% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.23 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of MOS may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.26
PEG (5Y)0.21
EPS Next 2Y17.49%
EPS Next 3Y9.79%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.63%, MOS has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
In the last 3 months the price of MOS has falen by -30.23%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
MOS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.48. MOS pays more dividend than 80.72% of the companies in the same industry.
MOS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.00.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.63% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of MOS grows each year by 36.86%, which is quite nice.
MOS has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)36.86%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
22.53% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MOS. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
MOS's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP22.53%
EPS Next 2Y17.49%
EPS Next 3Y9.79%
NYSE:MOS (1/2/2026, 10:48:59 AM)
24.575
+0.48 (+2.01%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners97.91%
Inst Owner Change3.71%
Ins Owners0.28%
Ins Owner Change0.03%
Market Cap7.80B
Revenue(TTM)11.89B
Net Income(TTM)1.23B
Analysts74.17
Price Target33.69 (37.09%)
Short Float %5.69%
Short Ratio2.54
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.63% |
Yearly Dividend0.84
Dividend Growth(5Y)36.86%
DP22.53%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-13.01%
Min EPS beat(2)-30.52%
Max EPS beat(2)4.49%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-9.87%
Min EPS beat(4)-30.52%
Max EPS beat(4)8.48%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-14.7%
EPS beat(12)2
Avg EPS beat(12)-14.35%
EPS beat(16)2
Avg EPS beat(16)-12.01%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-6.79%
Min Revenue beat(2)-9.49%
Max Revenue beat(2)-4.09%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-5.07%
Min Revenue beat(4)-9.49%
Max Revenue beat(4)-2.46%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-5.66%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.38%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.37%
PT rev (1m)-6.25%
PT rev (3m)-18.8%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-3.02%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-37.28%
EPS NY rev (1m)-11.04%
EPS NY rev (3m)-16.44%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.5%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.67%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-3.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-5.47%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.87 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.99 | ||
| P/S | 0.66 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 7.09 | ||
| P/B | 0.61 | ||
| P/tB | 0.67 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.23 |
EPS(TTM)2.49
EY10.13%
EPS(NY)2.73
Fwd EY11.12%
FCF(TTM)-0.64
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)3.47
OCFY14.1%
SpS37.47
BVpS40.27
TBVpS36.83
PEG (NY)0.26
PEG (5Y)0.21
Graham Number47.5
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.98% | ||
| ROE | 9.62% | ||
| ROCE | 5.06% | ||
| ROIC | 3.05% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.07% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.24% | ||
| OM | 8.6% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.33% | ||
| GM | 15.65% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)7.05%
ROA(5y)6.38%
ROE(3y)13.57%
ROE(5y)12.61%
ROIC(3y)8.76%
ROIC(5y)7.81%
ROICexc(3y)9.06%
ROICexc(5y)8.11%
ROICexgc(3y)9.66%
ROICexgc(5y)8.67%
ROCE(3y)13.98%
ROCE(5y)12.46%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-39.11%
ROICexgc growth 5Y3.45%
ROICexc growth 3Y-38.79%
ROICexc growth 5Y3.81%
OM growth 3Y-33.55%
OM growth 5Y2.83%
PM growth 3Y-50.79%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-19.33%
GM growth 5Y6.18%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.48
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.35 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.17 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 122.57% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 10.96% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 5.49 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 52.73% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.14 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.4 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.88 |
F-Score6
WACC11.39%
ROIC/WACC0.27
Cap/Depr(3y)133.87%
Cap/Depr(5y)139.65%
Cap/Sales(3y)9.34%
Cap/Sales(5y)10.39%
Profit Quality(3y)62.8%
Profit Quality(5y)61.07%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.16%
EPS 3Y-26.76%
EPS 5Y47.88%
EPS Q2Q%205.88%
EPS Next Y38.65%
EPS Next 2Y17.49%
EPS Next 3Y9.79%
EPS Next 5Y6.25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.82%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.45%
Revenue growth 5Y4.55%
Sales Q2Q%22.81%
Revenue Next Year10.54%
Revenue Next 2Y6.47%
Revenue Next 3Y3.61%
Revenue Next 5Y1.87%
EBIT growth 1Y27.81%
EBIT growth 3Y-35.84%
EBIT growth 5Y7.5%
EBIT Next Year140.95%
EBIT Next 3Y32.84%
EBIT Next 5Y15.88%
FCF growth 1Y-114.14%
FCF growth 3Y-62.49%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-61.05%
OCF growth 3Y-15.94%
OCF growth 5Y3.47%
MOSAIC CO/THE / MOS FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of MOSAIC CO/THE (MOS) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to MOS.
What is the valuation status for MOS stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to MOSAIC CO/THE (MOS). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is MOSAIC CO/THE (MOS) stock?
MOSAIC CO/THE (MOS) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the valuation of MOSAIC CO/THE based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for MOSAIC CO/THE (MOS) is 9.87 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.61.
What is the financial health of MOSAIC CO/THE (MOS) stock?
The financial health rating of MOSAIC CO/THE (MOS) is 3 / 10.