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The Mosaic Company(MOS)

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1-STAR RATING
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BUY for 33 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
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LAST CLOSE
$23.69
09/24/2026
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09/24/2026: MOS (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

The Mosaic Company is a leading global producer and distributor of phosphate and potash crop nutrients, essential for modern agriculture. The company maintains a strong position in North America and Brazil, benefiting from its integrated mining and distribution capabilities. Its investment appeal lies in the long-term global demand for food security and the potential for premium product growth. However, the stock faces significant risks from volatile commodity prices, operational sensitivity, and cyclical shifts in agricultural markets. It is best suited for investors who can navigate cyclical swings and should monitor global crop commodity prices, regulatory developments in mining, and management's capital allocation priorities.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe company's growth is tied to cyclical food demand trends rather than rapid, secular technological expansion.
Momentum investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveThe stock often exhibits strong price trends during commodity super-cycles.
Value investorStrong fitThe stock often trades at low valuation multiples during the bottom of the commodity cycle.
Dividend investorMixed fitDividends are reliable but can be subject to policy adjustments based on the volatility of earnings.
Low-risk investorWeak fitSignificant exposure to commodity price volatility makes this a high-beta stock.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighRevenue is heavily dependent on fluctuating global fertilizer commodity prices.
Valuation riskMediumValuations can be misleadingly attractive at the top of a cycle and expensive at the bottom.
Competition risk (Commodity producers)Medium / highThe market is global and price-competitive, dominated by a few large players.
Business qualityMediumCapital intensity and regulatory exposure are inherent to the mining industry.
Dividend incomeMediumThe company has maintained a dividend, but payouts are not immune to cash flow constraints.
Execution riskMediumLarge-scale mining and distribution operations carry inherent operational and logistical risks.

Price Behavior

Downtrend
PRICE PATH

Downtrend

The stock has experienced a sustained decline in price over recent periods.

Moderately Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Moderately Choppy

The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -36.67%
Avg. Invested days 24
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
MOS receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
MOS has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, moderate growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+209.1%) is partially offset by soft cash generation (FCF margin -4.4%), moderate revenue growth (+8.4%), soft profitability (net margin 4.5%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
MOS's financial health is supported by moderate cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (-4.4% of revenue). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is MOS's strongest growth driver at +209.1% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, while revenue growth (+8.4%, moderate) and free-cash-flow growth (-1227.8%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 98.4% and approximately 93.7% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership is only 0.34%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

FMR Inc 9.15%
BlackRock Inc 7.44%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 6.49%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 4.81%
Dimensional Fund Advisors, Inc. 4.53%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
MOS generates approximately $151 of gross profit, $87 of operating income, and $-44 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Strong cash conversion and healthy margins support the rating, although capital efficiency remains below the highest tier.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 52.65%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
MOS has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedSmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 7.75B USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 26.77
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 26.77
Volume (30-day avg) 8.3M shares
Beta 0.83
52 Weeks Range 19.63 - 34.72
Updated Date 09/24/2026
52 Weeks Range 19.63 - 34.72
Updated Date 09/24/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 3.56%
Basic EPS (TTM) -2.07

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
PhosphatesConcentrated phosphate fertilizer products and animal feed ingredients.Selling the essential crop nutrients that help drive plant growth.
PotashPotash mining and processing for North American and global markets.Profit from a fundamental mineral component of high-quality fertilizer.
Mosaic FertilizantesDistribution and production in Brazil.Direct access to one of the world's most active agricultural markets.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 15.46
Enterprise Value 13.65B
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.63
Enterprise Value 13.65B
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.63
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.11
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 11.68
Shares Outstanding 317.90M
Shares Floating 297.80M
Shares Outstanding 317.90M
Shares Floating 297.80M
Percent Insiders 0.34
Percent Institutions 98.37

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Financial Metrics

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Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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About The Mosaic Company

Exchange NYSE
Headquarters Tampa, FL, United States
IPO Launch date 2004-10-25
CEO, President & Director Mr. Bruce M. Bodine Jr.
Sector Basic Materials
Industry Agricultural Inputs
Full time employees 13000
Full time employees 13000

The Mosaic Company, through its subsidiaries, produces and markets concentrated phosphate and potash crop nutrients. It operates in three segments: Phosphates, Potash, and Mosaic Fertilizantes. The company owns and operates mines and production facilities, which produce concentrated phosphate crop nutrients and phosphate-based animal feed ingredients, as well as concentrated phosphate crop nutrients, such as diammonium phosphate, monoammonium phosphate, and MicroEssentials, a value-added ammoniated phosphate product. It also mines, processes, and sells potash to crop nutrient manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and to customers for industrial use; and owns and operates mines, chemical plants, crop nutrient blending and bagging facilities, port terminals and warehouses, which produce and sell concentrated phosphate and potash-based crop nutrients, and phosphate-based animal feed ingredients. In addition, the company produces a double sulfate of potash magnesia product under the K-Mag brand; and purchases phosphate, potash, and nitrogen products to produce blended crop nutrients. Further, it offers triple superphosphate, single superphosphate, and dicalcium phosphate; feed phosphate under the Biofos and Nexfos brands; potash for de-icing and as a water softener regenerant; and phosphogypsum. The company sells its products to wholesale distributors, retail chains, cooperatives, independent retailers, and national accounts through its sales force. It also exports its products. The company operates in the United States, Brazil, China, Canada, Paraguay, Argentina, Japan, Colombia, India, Australia, Peru, Mexico, Honduras, the Dominican Republic, Indonesia, and internationally. The Mosaic Company was incorporated in 1987 and is headquartered in Tampa, Florida.