The Mosaic Competitors

The Mosaic (NYSE:MOS) and Nutrien (NYSE:NTR) are both large-cap basic materials companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability, valuation and risk.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

69.8% of The Mosaic shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 61.9% of Nutrien shares are held by institutional investors. 0.5% of The Mosaic shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 3.1% of Nutrien shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares The Mosaic and Nutrien's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Dividends

The Mosaic pays an annual dividend of $0.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.6%. Nutrien pays an annual dividend of $1.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. The Mosaic pays out 105.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Nutrien pays out 82.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. The Mosaic has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Nutrien has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Nutrien is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Risk & Volatility

The Mosaic has a beta of 1.81, indicating that its stock price is 81% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Nutrien has a beta of 0.9, indicating that its stock price is 10% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current ratings and target prices for The Mosaic and Nutrien, as provided by MarketBeat.

The Mosaic currently has a consensus target price of $27.9722, indicating a potential downside of 16.63%. Nutrien has a consensus target price of $56.4444, indicating a potential downside of 0.10%. Given Nutrien's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Nutrien is more favorable than The Mosaic.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares The Mosaic and Nutrien's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Nutrien has higher revenue and earnings than The Mosaic. Nutrien is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than The Mosaic, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Summary

Nutrien beats The Mosaic on 14 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

The Mosaic (NYSE:MOS) and The Scotts Miracle-Gro (NYSE:SMG) are both large-cap basic materials companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability, valuation and risk.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

69.8% of The Mosaic shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 63.1% of The Scotts Miracle-Gro shares are held by institutional investors. 0.5% of The Mosaic shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 27.2% of The Scotts Miracle-Gro shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares The Mosaic and The Scotts Miracle-Gro's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Dividends

The Mosaic pays an annual dividend of $0.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.6%. The Scotts Miracle-Gro pays an annual dividend of $2.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. The Mosaic pays out 105.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. The Scotts Miracle-Gro pays out 34.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. The Mosaic has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and The Scotts Miracle-Gro has increased its dividend for 11 consecutive years. The Scotts Miracle-Gro is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Risk & Volatility

The Mosaic has a beta of 1.81, indicating that its stock price is 81% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, The Scotts Miracle-Gro has a beta of 1.13, indicating that its stock price is 13% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current ratings and target prices for The Mosaic and The Scotts Miracle-Gro, as provided by MarketBeat.

The Mosaic currently has a consensus target price of $27.9722, indicating a potential downside of 16.63%. The Scotts Miracle-Gro has a consensus target price of $250.00, indicating a potential upside of 5.28%. Given The Scotts Miracle-Gro's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe The Scotts Miracle-Gro is more favorable than The Mosaic.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares The Mosaic and The Scotts Miracle-Gro's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

The Scotts Miracle-Gro has lower revenue, but higher earnings than The Mosaic. The Scotts Miracle-Gro is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than The Mosaic, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Summary

The Scotts Miracle-Gro beats The Mosaic on 14 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

The Mosaic (NYSE:MOS) and CF Industries (NYSE:CF) are both large-cap basic materials companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability, valuation and risk.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current ratings and target prices for The Mosaic and CF Industries, as provided by MarketBeat.

The Mosaic currently has a consensus target price of $27.9722, indicating a potential downside of 16.63%. CF Industries has a consensus target price of $43.9167, indicating a potential downside of 7.64%. Given CF Industries' higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe CF Industries is more favorable than The Mosaic.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares The Mosaic and CF Industries' revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

CF Industries has lower revenue, but higher earnings than The Mosaic. CF Industries is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than The Mosaic, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Profitability

This table compares The Mosaic and CF Industries' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Risk & Volatility

The Mosaic has a beta of 1.81, indicating that its stock price is 81% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, CF Industries has a beta of 1.28, indicating that its stock price is 28% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

69.8% of The Mosaic shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 91.0% of CF Industries shares are held by institutional investors. 0.5% of The Mosaic shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.0% of CF Industries shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Dividends

The Mosaic pays an annual dividend of $0.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.6%. CF Industries pays an annual dividend of $1.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. The Mosaic pays out 105.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. CF Industries pays out 62.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. The Mosaic has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and CF Industries has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. CF Industries is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Summary

CF Industries beats The Mosaic on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

ICL Group (NYSE:ICL) and The Mosaic (NYSE:MOS) are both basic materials companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, valuation, analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership and risk.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current ratings and price targets for ICL Group and The Mosaic, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

ICL Group currently has a consensus target price of $5.75, indicating a potential downside of 11.27%. The Mosaic has a consensus target price of $27.9722, indicating a potential downside of 16.63%. Given ICL Group's higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe ICL Group is more favorable than The Mosaic.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares ICL Group and The Mosaic's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

ICL Group has higher earnings, but lower revenue than The Mosaic. ICL Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than The Mosaic, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Profitability

This table compares ICL Group and The Mosaic's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Risk and Volatility

ICL Group has a beta of 1.15, meaning that its share price is 15% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, The Mosaic has a beta of 1.81, meaning that its share price is 81% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

7.4% of ICL Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 69.8% of The Mosaic shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.5% of The Mosaic shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Dividends

ICL Group pays an annual dividend of $0.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. The Mosaic pays an annual dividend of $0.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.6%. ICL Group pays out 21.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. The Mosaic pays out 105.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. ICL Group has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and The Mosaic has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. ICL Group is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Summary

ICL Group beats The Mosaic on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

American Vanguard (NYSE:AVD) and The Mosaic (NYSE:MOS) are both basic materials companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, valuation, analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership and risk.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares American Vanguard and The Mosaic's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

American Vanguard has higher earnings, but lower revenue than The Mosaic. American Vanguard is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than The Mosaic, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current ratings and price targets for American Vanguard and The Mosaic, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

The Mosaic has a consensus target price of $27.9722, indicating a potential downside of 16.63%. Given The Mosaic's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe The Mosaic is more favorable than American Vanguard.

Risk and Volatility

American Vanguard has a beta of 1.02, meaning that its share price is 2% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, The Mosaic has a beta of 1.81, meaning that its share price is 81% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares American Vanguard and The Mosaic's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Dividends

American Vanguard pays an annual dividend of $0.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. The Mosaic pays an annual dividend of $0.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.6%. American Vanguard pays out 17.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. The Mosaic pays out 105.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. American Vanguard has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and The Mosaic has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

76.5% of American Vanguard shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 69.8% of The Mosaic shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.3% of American Vanguard shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of The Mosaic shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

American Vanguard beats The Mosaic on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

CVR Partners (NYSE:UAN) and The Mosaic (NYSE:MOS) are both basic materials companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability, risk, institutional ownership and valuation.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares CVR Partners and The Mosaic's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

CVR Partners has higher earnings, but lower revenue than The Mosaic.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current ratings and recommmendations for CVR Partners and The Mosaic, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

The Mosaic has a consensus target price of $27.9722, indicating a potential downside of 16.63%. Given The Mosaic's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe The Mosaic is more favorable than CVR Partners.

Volatility and Risk

CVR Partners has a beta of 1.84, indicating that its share price is 84% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, The Mosaic has a beta of 1.81, indicating that its share price is 81% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares CVR Partners and The Mosaic's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

69.8% of The Mosaic shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.5% of The Mosaic shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

The Mosaic beats CVR Partners on 9 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.