Operating Margin - Mosaic Co (NYSE:MOS)

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Price: 25.98 USD -1.89%

Market Cap: 8.2B USD

8.6%

Current

13%

Average

5.9%

Industry

Operating Margin represents how efficiently a company is able to generate profit through its core operations.

Higher ratios are generally better, illustrating the company is efficient in its operations and is good at turning sales into profits.

Operating Margin

8.6%

Operating Profit

Revenue

11.9B

Operating Margin Across Competitors

Country	Company	Market Cap	Operating Margin
US	Mosaic Co NYSE:MOS	8.2B USD	9%
US	Corteva Inc NYSE:CTVA	46.5B USD	15%
CA	Nutrien Ltd TSX:NTR	40.3B CAD	13%
CN	Qinghai Salt Lake Industry Co Ltd SZSE:000792	165.5B CNY	44%
CL	Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA NYSE:SQM	21.3B USD	21%
CN	Zangge Mining Co Ltd SZSE:000408	134.1B CNY	38%
SA	SABIC Agri-Nutrients Company SJSC SAU:2020	53.8B SAR	31%
US	CF Industries Holdings Inc NYSE:CF	13B USD	31%
RU	PhosAgro PAO MOEX:PHOR	825.6B RUB	30%
CN	Shandong Hualu-Hengsheng Chemical Co Ltd SSE:600426	70.6B CNY	14%
NO	Yara International ASA OSE:YAR	100.5B NOK	10%

Mosaic Co
Glance View

Economic Moat

None

Market Cap

8.2B USD

Industry

Chemicals

Mosaic Co. stands as a crucial player amidst the backdrop of modern agriculture, originating from the esteemed merger of IMC Global and Cargill's crop nutrition division in 2004. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, this company has entrenched itself as a premier potash and phosphate producer. These critical ingredients power the global agricultural sector by enhancing soil nutrient levels to yield bountiful crops. Mosaic's footprint extends deep into the earth, where it mines raw minerals before processing them into refined fertilizers. This complex operation involves extracting phosphate rock through surface mining and deriving potash from underground mines, followed by crucial refinement and distribution. By managing this supply chain, from raw material extraction to end-product delivery, Mosaic ensures it meets the needs of a rapidly growing global population that demands increased food production efficiency. Financially, Mosaic's business is intricately linked to agricultural cycles and commodity price volatility. With operations sprawling across North America and facilities extending to South America, the company not only mines but also applies sophisticated production and distribution networks to maximize its reach and profitability. Their strategic focus on operational efficiency and cost management allows them to maintain competitiveness even when commodity prices fluctuate. Furthermore, Mosaic hedges against external pressures by engaging in forward-looking investments, such as advancing sustainable agricultural practices and technologies. These efforts contribute to reinforcing their standing in the market while aligning with the increasing demand for environmentally conscious production methods. Thus, Mosaic Co.'s business narrative is one of transformation and resilience, grounded in the essential goal of nourishing crops and, in turn, feeding the world.

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MOS Intrinsic Value

What is Intrinsic Value?

Economic Moat is a concept popularized by Warren Buffett to describe a company's durable competitive advantage. It represents the 'moat' that protects a company from competitors and helps it sustain profitability over the long term. Our analysis of the past 10 years showed that companies with a wide economic moat significantly outperformed the market, delivering +645% returns compared to +189% for the S&P 500.

Our research into Economic Moat performance spans the past 10 years and focuses on companies with a wide economic moat. For this analysis, we calculated the average stock price returns of these companies, comparing them to the performance of the S&P 500 index over the same period.

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Network Effect: We analyze whether the value of a company’s product or service grows as its user base expands. Platforms like payment systems or marketplaces benefit from this self-reinforcing.

Switching Costs: We assess whether customers face significant costs or disruptions when switching to a competitor’s product or service. High switching costs create customer stickiness and provide pricing power.

Intangible Assets: Strong brands, patents, and regulatory licenses can protect a company’s market position by creating barriers for competitors or enabling premium pricing. For example, a well-recognized consumer brand may command higher customer loyalty and margins.

Efficient scale: Occurs when a market is optimally served by one or a few players, making it unprofitable for new entrants to compete. This typically happens in industries with high fixed costs or geographic constraints, such as utilities or pipelines.

Cost Advantage: Companies with structural cost advantages can produce goods or services at a lower cost than their competitors, enabling them to offer competitive pricing or maintain higher margins. These advantages often arise from economies of scale, superior supply chain management, or proprietary technology. Firms like Walmart leverage their massive scale to negotiate better terms with suppliers, allowing them to undercut competitors on price.

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Mosaic Co
NYSE:MOS