Net Profit Margin
since 2005
Calculation
Mosaic Co., net profit margin, long-term trends, calculation
| Net profit margin | = | 100 | × | Net earnings (loss) attributable to Mosaic1 | ÷ | Net sales1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2021 | 13.20% | = | 100 | × | 1,630,600) | ÷ | 12,357,400) |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 7.67% | = | 100 | × | 666,100) | ÷ | 8,681,700) |
| Dec 31, 2019 | -11.98% | = | 100 | × | (1,067,400) | ÷ | 8,906,300) |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 4.90% | = | 100 | × | 470,000) | ÷ | 9,587,300) |
| Dec 31, 2017 | -1.45% | = | 100 | × | (107,200) | ÷ | 7,409,400) |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 4.16% | = | 100 | × | 297,800) | ÷ | 7,162,800) |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 11.25% | = | 100 | × | 1,000,400) | ÷ | 8,895,300) |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 11.36% | = | 100 | × | 1,028,600) | ÷ | 9,055,800) |
| May 31, 2013 | 18.94% | = | 100 | × | 1,888,700) | ÷ | 9,974,100) |
| May 31, 2012 | 17.38% | = | 100 | × | 1,930,200) | ÷ | 11,107,800) |
| May 31, 2011 | 25.30% | = | 100 | × | 2,514,600) | ÷ | 9,937,800) |
| May 31, 2010 | 12.24% | = | 100 | × | 827,100) | ÷ | 6,759,100) |
| May 31, 2009 | 22.82% | = | 100 | × | 2,350,200) | ÷ | 10,298,000) |
| May 31, 2008 | 21.23% | = | 100 | × | 2,082,800) | ÷ | 9,812,600) |
| May 31, 2007 | 7.27% | = | 100 | × | 419,700) | ÷ | 5,773,700) |
| May 31, 2006 | -2.29% | = | 100 | × | (121,400) | ÷ | 5,305,800) |
| May 31, 2005 | 3.81% | = | 100 | × | 167,600) | ÷ | 4,396,700) |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-05-31).
1 US$ in thousands
The net profit margin exhibits significant volatility over the analyzed period from 2005 to 2021, characterized by cyclical peaks and troughs. The data reveals a pattern of extreme fluctuations where the company transitioned between substantial profitability and net losses multiple times, indicating a high sensitivity to external market variables.
- Expansion and Peak Profitability (2007–2013)
- A period of substantial margin growth occurred starting in 2007, with the net profit margin rising from 7.27% to a peak of 22.82% by 2009. Although a temporary dip to 12.24% was recorded in 2010, profitability rebounded to reach its historical maximum of 25.30% in 2011. The margins remained robust through 2013, staying above 17%, coinciding with a period where net sales generally exceeded 9 billion US dollars.
- Contraction and Volatility (2014–2019)
- Starting in 2014, a clear downward trend in profitability emerged. Margins stabilized around 11% in 2014 and 2015 before sharply declining to 4.16% in 2016 and falling into negative territory in 2017 (-1.45%). While a brief recovery to 4.90% was observed in 2018, the period culminated in a significant decline in 2019, where the net profit margin reached its lowest point of -11.98%, driven by a net loss of over 1 billion US dollars despite sales remaining near 8.9 billion US dollars.
- Recent Recovery (2020–2021)
- A positive reversal is observed in the final two years of the data. The net profit margin returned to positive territory in 2020 at 7.67% and continued to climb to 13.20% by 2021. This recovery was supported by a substantial increase in net sales, which reached a period high of approximately 12.36 billion US dollars in 2021.
Analysis of the relationship between net sales and net earnings suggests that revenue growth did not always correlate with profitability. For instance, while sales were high between 2016 and 2019, the company experienced inconsistent margins and severe losses, suggesting that cost pressures or pricing collapses outweighed the benefits of sales volume during those years.
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Comparison to Competitors
Mosaic Co., net profit margin, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Mosaic Co. | Linde plc | Sherwin-Williams Co. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2021 | 13.20% | 12.42% | 9.35% |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 7.67% | 9.18% | 11.06% |
| Dec 31, 2019 | -11.98% | 8.09% | 8.61% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 4.90% | 29.40% | 6.32% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | -1.45% | 10.90% | 11.83% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 4.16% | 14.24% | 9.55% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 11.25% | 14.36% | 9.29% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 11.36% | 13.80% | 7.78% |
| May 31, 2013 | 18.94% | 14.72% | 7.39% |
| May 31, 2012 | 17.38% | 15.07% | 6.62% |
| May 31, 2011 | 25.30% | 14.86% | 5.04% |
| May 31, 2010 | 12.24% | 11.81% | 5.95% |
| May 31, 2009 | 22.82% | 14.00% | 6.14% |
| May 31, 2008 | 21.23% | 11.22% | 5.98% |
| May 31, 2007 | 7.27% | 12.52% | 7.69% |
| May 31, 2006 | -2.29% | 11.87% | 7.38% |
| May 31, 2005 | 3.81% | 9.48% | 6.44% |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-05-31).
Comparison to Sector (Chemicals)
Mosaic Co., net profit margin, long-term trends, comparison to sector (chemicals)
| Mosaic Co. | Chemicals | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2021 | 13.20% | 11.22% |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 7.67% | 9.94% |
| Dec 31, 2019 | -11.98% | 8.29% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 4.90% | 16.93% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | -1.45% | 11.43% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 4.16% | 11.76% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 11.25% | 11.76% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 11.36% | 10.94% |
| May 31, 2013 | 18.94% | 11.34% |
| May 31, 2012 | 17.38% | 11.19% |
| May 31, 2011 | 25.30% | 10.56% |
| May 31, 2010 | 12.24% | 9.26% |
| May 31, 2009 | 22.82% | 10.53% |
| May 31, 2008 | 21.23% | 8.99% |
| May 31, 2007 | 7.27% | 10.30% |
| May 31, 2006 | -2.29% | 9.69% |
| May 31, 2005 | 3.81% | 8.01% |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-05-31).
Comparison to Industry (Materials)
Mosaic Co., net profit margin, long-term trends, comparison to industry (materials)
| Mosaic Co. | Materials | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2021 | 13.20% | 13.59% |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 7.67% | 8.58% |
| Dec 31, 2019 | -11.98% | 5.93% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 4.90% | 15.85% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | -1.45% | 11.29% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 4.16% | -4.09% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 11.25% | -25.36% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 11.36% | 2.79% |
| May 31, 2013 | 18.94% | 12.00% |
| May 31, 2012 | 17.38% | 13.84% |
| May 31, 2011 | 25.30% | 16.32% |
| May 31, 2010 | 12.24% | 16.25% |
| May 31, 2009 | 22.82% | 14.28% |
| May 31, 2008 | 21.23% | -25.65% |
| May 31, 2007 | 7.27% | 13.89% |
| May 31, 2006 | -2.29% | 13.78% |
| May 31, 2005 | 3.81% | 11.48% |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-05-31).