The Mosaic Company (MOS) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 1279 data points (2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16)
Mosaic is one of the largest phosphate and potash producers in the world. The company's assets include phosphate rock mines in the US and potash mines in Canada. Mosaic also runs a large fertilizer...
The Mosaic Company (MOS) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 158.33 (historical range: 3.79–187.82, median: 8.63), placing it at the 96th percentile — expensive relative to its history, P/S ratio of 0.49 (range: 0.49–2.48, 0th percentile — cheap relative to its history), EV/EBITDA of 45.34 (range: 3.35–113.45, 91th percentile).
Over the historical period (2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16), The Mosaic Company's P/E ratio has expanded by 389% over the observed period (from an average of 7.0 to 34.4).
The Mosaic Company trades above its historical valuation range, with most metrics above their median levels.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Median | %ile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 158.33 | 8.63 | 96th | expensive relative to its history |
| P/S Ratio | 0.49 | 0.79 | 0th | cheap relative to its history |
| EV/EBITDA | 45.34 | 11.44 | 91th | expensive relative to its history |
| FCF Yield | 0.04% | 5.89% | 3th | expensive relative to its history |
The Mosaic Company (MOS) Valuation & P/E History
The Mosaic Company (MOS) is a US-listed stock operating in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Agricultural Chemicals industry currently trading at $18.81 with a market capitalization of $6.0 billion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for MOS based on 1279 data points covering 2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16. The P/E ratio of 158.33 is above the historical median of 8.63, placing MOS at the 96th percentile of its valuation range. The P/S ratio of 0.49 compares to a median of 0.79.
MOS Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows The Mosaic Company's current and historical valuation multiples, including P/E ratio, P/S ratio, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and dividend yield. Each metric is compared to its own historical range to determine whether MOS is currently trading above or below its typical valuation levels.
- P/E ratio: Price-to-earnings measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A P/E above the historical median suggests MOS is expensively valued; below the median suggests it is cheap.
- P/S ratio: Price-to-sales is useful for companies with volatile or negative earnings. Lower P/S relative to history may indicate value.
- EV/EBITDA: Enterprise value to EBITDA adjusts for debt and cash, providing a capital-structure-neutral valuation measure for The Mosaic Company.
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is MOS Overvalued or Undervalued?
The Mosaic Company trades above its historical valuation range, with most metrics above their median levels. The overall valuation percentile of 62 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive MOS is relative to its own history. A percentile below 25 suggests the stock may be undervalued, while a percentile above 75 suggests it may be overvalued.
However, valuation is only one factor in investment decisions. A stock can remain "overvalued" for years if growth accelerates, or "undervalued" if the business deteriorates. Always combine valuation analysis with financial statement analysis and the full MOS analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.MOS trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.