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MOS Mosaic PE ratio, current and historical analysis

As of Apr 24, 2024, the MOS stock has a PE ratio of 8.66. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $3.52 and the stock price of $30.49 per share. An increase of 15% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 7.5 of the last four quarters.

MOS PE ratio history

How has MOS's PE ratio performed in the past

The mean historical PE ratio of Mosaic over the last ten years is 23.89. The current 8.66 P/E ratio is 64% lower than the historical average. Looking back at the last ten years, MOS's PE ratio peaked in the Mar 2017 quarter at 265.27, with a price of $29.18 and an EPS of $0.11. The Dec 2022 quarter marked the lowest point at 4.31, with a price of $43.87 and an EPS of $10.17.

Average
23.89
Median
12.37
Minimum
4.31
Maximum
265.27

Mosaic PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 248.94% in 2016

Maximum annual decrease: -52.74% in 2022

Year PE ratio Change
2023 10.15 135.5%
2022 4.31 -52.74%
2021 9.12 -30.22%
2020 13.07 N/A
2019 N/A N/A
2018 23.94 N/A
2017 N/A N/A
2016 34.51 248.94%
2015 9.89 -41.72%
2014 16.97 23.87%

MOS average PE ratio chart

What is the average PE ratio of MOS for the past years

MOS's current PE ratio is higher than the 3-year average, but it is lower than its 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
7.18
5-year avg
10.07
10-year avg
23.89
15-year avg
22.4

MOS PE vs peers

What is MOS's PE ratio compared to its peers

In comparison to its peer CF, MOS's PE ratio is lower, but it is higher than BG's.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
BG Bunge LTD 8.34 $14.79B
MOS Mosaic Co 8.51 $9.63B
CF CF Industries Holdings Inc 9.98 $14.84B
IPI Intrepid Potash Inc N/A $256.25M

Frequently asked questions

What is Mosaic's PE ratio?

The price to earnings ratio for MOS stock is 8.66 as of Apr 24, 2024.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Mosaic (MOS)?

The average PE ratio for MOS stock over the past 3 years is 7.18.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Mosaic (MOS)?

The average PE ratio for MOS stock over the past 5 years is 10.07.

What is the highest PE ratio for MOS?

The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 265.27 and it was in the Mar 2017 quarter.

How does the current PE ratio for MOS compare to its historical average?

MOS's current price to earnings ratio is 64% below its 10-year historical average.

Why is Mosaic's PE ratio so low?

A company with a lower PE ratio may indicate that the market has lower growth expectations for the company's future earnings.

How is MOS's PE ratio calculated (Mosaic PE ratio formula)?

To determine the P/E ratio, divide the latest stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (Apr 24, 2024), Mosaic's share price is $30.49. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2023 is $3.52. Therefore, Mosaic's PE ratio for today is 8.66. PE RATIO(8.66) = STOCK PRICE($30.49) / TTM EPS($3.52)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.