The Mosaic Company (MOS) Financial Ratios
30 years of historical data (1996–2025) · Basic Materials · Agricultural Inputs
EV/EBITDA
↑
5.51
-4% vs avg
5yr avg: 5.74
30Y Low3.3·High22.3
P/FCF
↑
N/A
—
5yr avg: 50.16
30Y Low5.8·High166.3
P/B Ratio
↓
0.60
↓-40% vs avg
5yr avg: 0.99
30Y Low0.6·High8.3
ROE
↓
4.5%
↑-64% vs avg
5yr avg: 12.5%
30Y Low-53%·High38%
Debt/EBITDA
↑
2.37
↑+34% vs avg
5yr avg: 1.76
30Y Low0.3·High9.0
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
MOS Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
The Mosaic Company trades at 13.5x earnings, 18% below its 5-year average of 16.5x, sitting at the 38th percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Basic Materials sector median P/E of 23.6x, the stock trades at a discount of 43%.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $7.3B | $7.7B | $7.9B | $11.9B | $15.6B | $15.0B | $8.8B | $8.3B | $11.3B | $9.0B | $10.3B |
| Enterprise Value | $12.3B | $12.7B | $12.1B | $15.6B | $18.7B | $18.6B | $13.0B | $12.6B | $15.0B | $12.1B | $13.5B |
| P/E Ratio → | 13.47 | 14.17 | 44.69 | 10.21 | 4.36 | 9.20 | 13.15 | — | 23.94 | — | 34.51 |
| P/S Ratio | 0.60 | 0.64 | 0.71 | 0.87 | 0.82 | 1.21 | 1.01 | 0.93 | 1.18 | 1.22 | 1.44 |
| P/B Ratio | 0.60 | 0.63 | 0.68 | 0.96 | 1.28 | 1.39 | 0.90 | 0.89 | 1.06 | 0.93 | 1.07 |
| P/FCF | — | — | 166.30 | 11.85 | 5.81 | 16.69 | 21.30 | — | 24.68 | 78.03 | 24.39 |
| P/OCF | 8.82 | 9.31 | 6.07 | 4.95 | 3.97 | 6.86 | 5.54 | 7.58 | 7.78 | 9.62 | 8.15 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
MOS EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
The Mosaic Company's enterprise value stands at 5.5x EBITDA, roughly in line with its 5-year average of 5.7x. The Basic Materials sector median is 11.0x, placing the stock at a 50% discount on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 1.05 | 1.08 | 1.14 | 0.98 | 1.51 | 1.49 | 1.41 | 1.56 | 1.63 | 1.88 |
| EV / EBITDA | 5.51 | 5.69 | 7.32 | 6.77 | 3.27 | 5.68 | 10.27 | — | 8.26 | 10.68 | 13.07 |
| EV / EBIT | 11.70 | 8.85 | 22.11 | 10.27 | 3.88 | 7.70 | 32.79 | — | 19.51 | 22.15 | 35.14 |
| EV / FCF | — | — | 254.43 | 15.48 | 6.95 | 20.74 | 31.44 | — | 32.73 | 104.66 | 31.82 |
MOS Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
The Mosaic Company earns an operating margin of 8.7%, roughly in line with the Basic Materials sector average. Operating margins have compressed from 9.8% to 8.7% over the past 3 years, signaling potential cost pressures or competitive headwinds. ROE of 4.5% is modest. ROIC of 4.8% represents below-average returns on invested capital.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 15.1% | 15.1% | 13.6% | 16.1% | 30.1% | 25.9% | 12.3% | 10.1% | 15.6% | 11.4% | 11.3% |
| Operating Margin | 8.7% | 8.7% | 5.6% | 9.8% | 25.0% | 20.0% | 4.8% | -12.3% | 9.7% | 6.3% | 4.5% |
| Net Profit Margin | 4.5% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 8.5% | 18.7% | 13.2% | 7.7% | -12.0% | 4.9% | -1.4% | 4.2% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 4.5% | 4.5% | 1.5% | 9.5% | 31.2% | 15.9% | 7.0% | -10.7% | 4.6% | -1.1% | 3.1% |
| ROA | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 5.0% | 15.8% | 7.8% | 3.4% | -5.4% | 2.4% | -0.6% | 1.7% |
| ROIC | 4.8% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 6.4% | 24.2% | 13.1% | 2.2% | -5.9% | 5.2% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| ROCE | 5.3% | 5.3% | 3.3% | 7.2% | 27.3% | 14.6% | 2.5% | -6.4% | 5.4% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
MOS Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
The Mosaic Company carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 2.4x, which is manageable (roughly in line with the sector average of 2.4x). Net debt stands at $5.0B ($5.3B total debt minus $277M cash). Interest coverage of 6.6x is adequate, though a cyclical earnings downturn could tighten the margin of safety.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.43 | 0.43 | 0.38 | 0.32 | 0.31 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 0.51 | 0.43 | 0.54 | 0.40 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 2.37 | 2.37 | 2.70 | 1.74 | 0.67 | 1.34 | 3.77 | — | 2.50 | 4.62 | 3.71 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.41 | 0.36 | 0.29 | 0.25 | 0.34 | 0.43 | 0.46 | 0.35 | 0.32 | 0.33 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 2.24 | 2.24 | 2.54 | 1.59 | 0.54 | 1.11 | 3.31 | — | 2.03 | 2.72 | 3.05 |
| Debt / FCF | — | — | 88.12 | 3.63 | 1.14 | 4.05 | 10.14 | — | 8.05 | 26.64 | 7.44 |
| Interest Coverage | 6.58 | 6.58 | 2.37 | 8.02 | 28.50 | 12.45 | 1.84 | -4.82 | 3.56 | 3.18 | 2.72 |
MOS Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
A current ratio of 1.32x means The Mosaic Company can comfortably meet its short-term obligations, though there is limited excess liquidity. The quick ratio of 0.47x is notably lower than the current ratio, indicating a significant portion of current assets is tied up in inventory. The current ratio has improved from 1.22x to 1.32x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.32 | 1.32 | 1.08 | 1.22 | 1.18 | 1.11 | 1.12 | 1.43 | 1.71 | 2.27 | 2.07 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.47 | 0.47 | 0.47 | 0.57 | 0.54 | 0.54 | 0.57 | 0.63 | 0.79 | 1.51 | 1.13 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.09 | 0.13 | 0.16 | 0.18 | 0.20 | 0.34 | 1.06 | 0.46 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.49 | 0.49 | 0.59 | 0.82 | 0.56 | 0.44 | 0.46 | 0.48 | 0.40 | 0.43 |
| Inventory Turnover | 3.04 | 3.04 | 3.77 | 4.55 | 3.77 | 3.34 | 4.38 | 3.86 | 3.56 | 4.24 | 4.57 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 39.65 | 44.24 | 41.00 | 36.06 | 48.97 | 44.67 | 32.95 | 31.97 | 38.62 | 39.45 |
MOS Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
The Mosaic Company returns 3.8% to shareholders annually primarily through dividends. A payout ratio of 51.9% is moderate and appears sustainable, balancing shareholder returns with reinvestment capacity. The earnings yield of 7.4% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.8% | 3.6% | 3.4% | 3.0% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 2.3% | 3.7% |
| Payout Ratio | 51.9% | 51.9% | 154.8% | 30.2% | 5.5% | 6.4% | 11.4% | — | 8.2% | — | 129.3% |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 7.4% | 7.1% | 2.2% | 9.8% | 22.9% | 10.9% | 7.6% | — | 4.2% | — | 2.9% |
| FCF Yield | — | — | 0.6% | 8.4% | 17.2% | 6.0% | 4.7% | — | 4.1% | 1.3% | 4.1% |
| Buyback Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 3.0% | 6.4% | 10.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 3.8% | 3.6% | 6.4% | 9.3% | 11.9% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% | 4.5% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $319M | $321M | $333M | $356M | $382M | $381M | $384M | $386M | $351M | $352M |
Peer Comparison
Compare MOS with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 MOSYou | $7B | 13.5 | 5.5 | — | 15.1% | 8.7% | 4.5% | 4.8% | 2.4 |
 NTR | $30B | 13.3 | 6.7 | 14.8 | 31.0% | 14.5% | 9.3% | 8.0% | 2.0 |
 CF | $16B | 11.5 | 5.4 | 8.8 | 38.5% | 33.4% | 18.9% | 18.7% | 1.2 |
 ICL | $7B | 28.6 | 6.9 | 51.0 | 30.6% | 9.8% | 3.7% | 6.3% | 2.1 |
 SMG | $4B | 26.2 | 14.1 | 13.7 | 30.6% | 10.5% | — | 13.3% | 5.5 |
 OLN | $3B | -59.5 | 9.0 | 10.1 | 7.4% | 1.7% | -2.1% | 1.7% | 5.3 |
 ASX | $89B | 69.5 | 25.1 | — | 17.7% | 7.9% | 11.4% | 7.6% | 2.2 |
 UAMY | $1B | -223.0 | — | — | -4.3% | -22.6% | -5.1% | -10.8% | — |
 DE | $159B | 31.9 | 20.2 | 49.2 | 36.5% | 18.8% | 20.5% | 7.8% | 6.0 |
 ADM | $36B | 33.7 | 16.7 | 8.6 | 6.3% | 1.8% | 4.7% | 3.3% | 3.2 |
 BG | $22B | 22.9 | 21.4 | — | 4.5% | 1.5% | 5.8% | 3.3% | 9.6 |
| Basic Materials Median | — | 23.6 | 11.0 | 29.0 | 30.9% | 10.3% | -0.0% | 4.6% | 2.4 |
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MOS — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying MOS stock.
What is The Mosaic Company's P/E ratio?
The Mosaic Company's current P/E ratio is 13.5x. The historical average is 21.3x. This places it at the 38th percentile of its historical range.
What is The Mosaic Company's EV/EBITDA?
The Mosaic Company's current EV/EBITDA is 5.5x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 9.8x.
What is The Mosaic Company's ROE?
The Mosaic Company's return on equity (ROE) is 4.5%. The historical average is 3.2%.
Is MOS stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, The Mosaic Company is trading at a P/E of 13.5x. This is at the 38th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is The Mosaic Company's dividend yield?
The Mosaic Company's current dividend yield is 3.84% with a payout ratio of 51.9%.
What are The Mosaic Company's profit margins?
The Mosaic Company has 15.1% gross margin and 8.7% operating margin.
How much debt does The Mosaic Company have?
The Mosaic Company's Debt/EBITDA ratio is 2.4x, indicating moderate leverage. A ratio between 2-4x is manageable but warrants monitoring.