The Mosaic Company
MOSBasic MaterialsNASDAQAgricultural Inputs
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Daily timeframeThe Mosaic Company, through its subsidiaries, produces and markets concentrated phosphate and potash crop nutrients. With a market capitalization of $7.03B, it sits in mid-cap territory. It operates in three segments: Phosphates, Potash, and Mosaic Fertilizantes.
Market Cap
$7.03B
Beta
0.82
P/E (TTM)
158.07
P/E (Fwd)
11.81
EPS (TTM)
$0.14
EPS (Fwd)
$1.87
ROE
0.6%
ROA
2.0%
Cash
$281.8M
Total Debt
$5.76B
Free CF
-$289.8M
52W Change
-38.9%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
On the balance sheet, MOS has $281.8M in cash with $5.76B in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. The company is burning cash, with free cash flow at -$289.8M. This typically occurs when a company is investing aggressively in growth, but sustained cash burn can strain the balance sheet. ROE of 0.6% points to modest capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. ROA of 2.0% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has pulled back from $19.13B (2022) to $12.05B (2025), a 37% decline worth watching.
The Mosaic Company carries a heavier debt load relative to its cash position, which introduces financial risk that investors should weigh. The company is burning cash at the operating level, which is not unusual for growth-phase companies but adds risk if it persists. At over 50x earnings, MOS carries valuation risk — any slowdown in growth expectations could lead to meaningful price adjustments. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for The Mosaic Company and its sector.