Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's
Operating Income
by its Interest Expense. The Mosaic Co's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$-734 Mil. The Mosaic Co's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$-341 Mil.
did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Mosaic Co's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:MOSC34'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.7 Med: 3.51 Max: 28.35
Current: 2.36
BSP:MOSC34's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than 80.4% of 199
companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 7.18
vs BSP:MOSC34: 2.36
The Mosaic Co (BSP:MOSC34) Interest Coverage Explanation
Ben Graham requires that a company has a minimum interest coverage of 5 with the companies he invested. If the interest coverage is less than 2, the company is burdened by debt. Any business slow or recession may drag the company into a situation where it cannot pay the interest on its debt.
Interest Coverage is an important factor when GuruFocus ranks a company's overage Financial Strength .
The Mosaic Co Interest Coverage Related Terms
The Mosaic Co Interest Coverage Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for The Mosaic Co's Interest Coverage 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.
Note: For Interest Coverage, "No debt" indicates no long-term debt. An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no long-term debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
BSP:MOSC34 vs SMG, FMC, UAN: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, The Mosaic Co's Interest Coverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Interest Coverage 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 Interest Coverage vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, The Mosaic Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Mosaic Co's Interest Coverage falls into.
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:
The Mosaic Co did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.
* 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.
What does a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) mean?
The Mosaic Co (BSP:MOSC34) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on The Mosaic Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, The Mosaic Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.70 to 28.35. According to the industry distribution chart, The Mosaic Co ranks #160 out of 199 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 80.4%.
Is The Mosaic Co's Interest Coverage too high?
The Mosaic Co's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.70 to a high of 28.35. Based on the distribution chart, The Mosaic Co ranks #160 out of 199 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 Interest Coverage compare to SMG and FMC?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, The Mosaic Co ranks #160 out of 199 companies for Interest Coverage. This places The Mosaic Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.18. Historically, The Mosaic Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.70 to 28.35 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Coverage for an Agriculture company?
The median Interest Coverage among Agriculture companies is 7.18, based on 199 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Interest Coverage significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Interest Coverage should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Interest Coverage mean?
A high Interest Coverage can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on The Mosaic Co and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Mosaic Co's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). 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 Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). 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 Interest Coverage calculated?
Interest Coverage is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Mosaic Co (BSP:MOSC34), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) 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:
Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
GF Value™: R$25.35 vs. price of R$19.39 (23.5% below fair value)
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.
57GF Score
Get the complete analysis for BSP:MOSC34
Interest Coverage is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
BSP:MOSC34 has been successfully added to your 
