The Mosaic Company (MOS) — Stock Score Summary

The Mosaic Company (MOS) has a MoatMap StockRank of 42/100 based on Quality (45/100), Value (52/100), and Momentum (32/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. Mosaic, a leading US-based fertilizer producer, is a direct beneficiary of 'Structural Commodity Scarcity', which explicitly names 'Fertilizer producers (e.g., Canadian, US producers)' as beneficiaries. Geopolitical conflicts and underinvestment in raw materials are creating persistent scarcity and elevated prices in agricultural commodities, while food security becomes a national security priority. The market is underestimating the stickiness of this commodity inflation, viewing it as a transient war premium rather than a fundamental supply/demand imbalance, creating an asymmetric opportunity for a scaled, domestic producer.

The Mosaic Company is a global leader in the production and distribution of concentrated phosphate and potash crop nutrients, essential for agricultural productivity. The company's significant competitive moat derives from owning vast, low-cost phosphate rock reserves and potash mines, enabling vertical integration from mining to finished fertilizer products. Mosaic is a critical supplier to the global agriculture industry, leveraging its scale and strategic asset base to meet worldwide food demand.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$22.62
Market Cap$7.2B
P/E (TTM)161.57
P/E (Forward)11.55
Price/Book0.59
Return on Equity0.6%
Return on Invested Capital7.1%
Debt/Equity48.19
Gross Margin13.3%
Operating Margin0.8%
Revenue Growth14.4%
Dividend Yield3.9%
Free Cash Flow$-290M

The Mosaic Company operates in the Agricultural Inputs industry, part of the Basic Materials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Mosaic Company’s (MOS) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for The Mosaic Company (MOS) is 42/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (45), Value (52), and Momentum (32) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does The Mosaic Company have an economic moat?
The Mosaic Company (MOS) has a Quality factor score of 45/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is The Mosaic Company a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for The Mosaic Company (MOS) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 42/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is The Mosaic Company in?
The Mosaic Company (MOS) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Agricultural Inputs industry (United States).