The Mosaic CoBSP:MOSC34 +3.75%57 Gross Margin % is 7.86% as of Mar. 2026, which is 46% below its 10-year median of 14.61. GuruFocus rates BSP:MOSC34 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of R$25.35 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 248 Agriculture companies, The Mosaic Co ranks worse than 74.6% on this metric.
The Mosaic Co gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -3.7%.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Mosaic Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:MOSC34'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.07 Med: 14.61 Max: 30.1
Current: 13.27
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of The Mosaic Co was 30.10%. The lowest was 10.07%. And the median was 14.61%.
BSP:MOSC34's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 74.6% of 248
companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 24.775
vs BSP:MOSC34: 13.27
The Mosaic Co had a gross margin of 7.86% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for The Mosaic Co was -3.70% per year.
The Mosaic Co (BSP:MOSC34) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
The Mosaic Co had a gross margin of 7.86% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
The Mosaic Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
The Mosaic Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Mosaic Co's Gross Margin % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
BSP:MOSC34 vs SMG, FMC, UAN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, The Mosaic Co's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
The Mosaic Co Gross Margin % vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, The Mosaic Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Mosaic Co's Gross Margin % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
The Mosaic Co (BSP:MOSC34) has a Gross Margin % of 7.86% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on The Mosaic Co and its competitors. This is 46% below median its historical median of 14.61. Over the past decade, The Mosaic Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 10.07 to 30.10. According to the industry distribution chart, The Mosaic Co ranks #185 out of 248 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 74.6%.
Is The Mosaic Co's Gross Margin % too high?
The Mosaic Co's current Gross Margin % of 7.86% is 46% below median its 10-year median of 14.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.07 to a high of 30.10. The Agriculture industry median Gross Margin % is 24.78. The Mosaic Co's value of 7.86% is 68.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Mosaic Co ranks #185 out of 248 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, The Mosaic Co has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Mosaic Co's Gross Margin % compare to SMG and FMC?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, The Mosaic Co ranks #185 out of 248 companies for Gross Margin %. This places The Mosaic Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.78. The Mosaic Co's value of 7.86% is 68.3% below this benchmark. Historically, The Mosaic Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 10.07 to 30.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.61 vs. the industry median of 24.78, The Mosaic Co has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Margin % for an Agriculture company?
The median Gross Margin % among Agriculture companies is 24.78, based on 248 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The Mosaic Co's current Gross Margin % of 7.86% is 68.3% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on The Mosaic Co and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Mosaic Co's current Gross Margin % is 7.86%, which is 46% below median its own 10-year median of 14.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Mosaic Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Mosaic Co (BSP:MOSC34) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$25.35, compared to a current price of R$19.39 — trading 23.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 7.86%, which is 46% below median its 10-year median of 14.61 and 68.3% below the Agriculture industry median of 24.78. The Mosaic Co's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Mosaic Co (BSP:MOSC34), the current Gross Margin % is 7.86% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is The Mosaic Co (BSP:MOSC34) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Mosaic Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R$19.39 is trading 23.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$25.35.
GuruFocus considers The Mosaic Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:MOSC34:
Gross Margin %: 7.86% (46% below median its 10-year median of 14.61)
GF Value™: R$25.35 vs. price of R$19.39 (23.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 68.3% below the Agriculture median (#185 of 248)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:MOSC34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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 distribution operation in Brazil through its Mosaic Fertilizantes business.
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