Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. The Mosaic Co's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-140 Mil. The Mosaic Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,998 Mil. Therefore, The Mosaic Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -4.68%.
Warning Sign:
The Mosaic Co operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -5.1%.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Mosaic Co's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0K3B'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.12 Med: 7.62 Max: 25.02
Current: 4.83
LTS:0K3B's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 60.56% of 251
companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 6.76
vs LTS:0K3B: 4.83
The Mosaic Co's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -5.10% per year.
The Mosaic Co has recorded a loss in operating income at least once over the past 3 years.
The Mosaic Co (LTS:0K3B) Operating Margin % Explanation
Just like Gross Margin %, it is important to see a company maintains its operating margin over time. Among the same industry, a company with higher operating margin is more efficient in its operation. It is also more stable during industry slowdown or recessions. Peter Lynch prefers those with higher margins than those with lower margins.
Be Aware
Operating Margin % can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).
If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin % may decline. Often the Operating Margin % declines well before the company's Revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.
For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokias Operating Margin % had already been in decline since 2002, although its Earnings per Share (Diluted) were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin % would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).
Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.
The Mosaic Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
The Mosaic Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Mosaic Co's Operating 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.
LTS:0K3B vs SMG, FMC, UAN: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, The Mosaic Co's Operating Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Operating 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 Operating Margin % vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, The Mosaic Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Mosaic Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
The Mosaic Co's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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.
The Mosaic Co (LTS:0K3B) has a Operating Margin % of -4.68% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on The Mosaic Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, The Mosaic Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.12 to 25.02. According to the industry distribution chart, The Mosaic Co ranks #152 out of 251 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 60.6%.
Is The Mosaic Co's Operating Margin % too high?
The Mosaic Co's current Operating Margin % is -4.68%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.12 to a high of 25.02. Based on the distribution chart, The Mosaic Co ranks #152 out of 251 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, The Mosaic Co has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Mosaic Co's Operating Margin % compare to SMG and FMC?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, The Mosaic Co ranks #152 out of 251 companies for Operating Margin %. This places The Mosaic Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.76. Historically, The Mosaic Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.12 to 25.02 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 Operating Margin % for an Agriculture company?
The median Operating Margin % among Agriculture companies is 6.76, based on 251 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Margin % 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 Operating Margin % mean?
A high Operating Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on The Mosaic Co and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Mosaic Co's current Operating Margin % is -4.68%. 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 (LTS:0K3B) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $29.41, compared to a current price of $21.36 — trading 27.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -4.68%. The Mosaic Co's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Mosaic Co (LTS:0K3B), the current Operating Margin % is -4.68% 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 (LTS:0K3B) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Mosaic Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $21.36 is trading 27.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $29.41.
GuruFocus considers The Mosaic Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0K3B:
Operating Margin %: -4.68%
GF Value™: $29.41 vs. price of $21.36 (27.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0K3B 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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