Monsanto Co: (NYSE: MON)
$108.31
-0.07 (-0.07%)
Volume 2,083,796
May 20 04:03 PM ET
Zacks Rank: 2-Buy 
| #2 |
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Monsanto is a leading global provider of technology-based solutions and agricultural products for growers and downstream customers, such as grain processors and consumers, in the agricultural markets. The combination of its herbicides, seeds and related genetic trait products provides growers with integrated solutions to more efficiently and cost effectively produce crops at higher yields, while controlling weeds, insects and diseases. Its base business, led by Roundup and coupled with the latest tools in biotechnology, genomics and molecular breeding.
General Information
MONSANTO CO-NEW
800 N LINDBERGH BLVD
ST LOUIS, MO 63167
Phone: 3146941000
Fax: 314-694-1057
Web: http://www.monsanto.com
Email: investor.relations@monsanto.com
| Industry | AGRICULTURE/PRODUCTS |
| Sector | Basic Materials |
| Fiscal Year End | August |
| Last Reported Quarter | 02/28/2013 |
| Next EPS Date | 06/26/2013 |
Price and Volume Information
| Zacks Rank |  |
| Yesterday's Close | 108.38 |
| 52 Week High | 109.33 |
| 52 Week Low | 69.87 |
| Beta | 0.94 |
| 20 Day Moving Average | 1,885,961.00 |
| Target Price Consensus | 113.46 |
% Price Change
| 4 Week | 6.13 |
| 12 Week | 9.80 |
| YTD | 13.76 |
Share Information
| Shares Outstanding (millions) | 533.84 |
| Market Capitalization (millions) | 57,857.69 |
| Short Ratio | 1.54 |
| Last Split Date | 07/31/06 |
% Price Change Relative to S&P 500
| 4 Week | -1.88 |
| 12 Week | -1.07 |
| YTD | -0.28 |
Dividend Information
| Dividend Yield | 1.38% |
| Annual Dividend | $1.50 |
| Payout Ratio | 0.33 |
| Change in Payout Ratio | 0.00 |
| Last Dividend Payout / Amount | 04/03/2013 / $0.38 |
EPS Information
| Current Quarter EPS Consensus Estimate | 1.70 |
| Current Year EPS Consensus Estimate | 4.58 |
| Estimated Long-Term EPS Growth Rate | 12.70 |
| Next EPS Report Date | 06/26/2013 |
Consensus Recommendations
| Current (1=Strong Buy, 5=Strong Sell) | 1.78 |
| 30 Days Ago | 1.95 |
| 60 Days Ago | 1.89 |
| 90 Days Ago | 1.78 |
Fundamental Ratios
P/E
| Current FY Estimate | 23.65 |
| Trailing 12 Months | 23.87 |
| PEG Ratio | 1.87 |
Price Ratios
| Price/Book | 4.31 |
| Price/Cash Flow | 22.15 |
| Price / Sales | 3.93 |
Current Ratio
| 02-28-13 | 2.45 |
| 11-30-12 | 1.96 |
| 08-31-12 | 2.29 |
Net Margin
| 02-28-13 | 17.16 |
| 11-30-12 | 16.11 |
| 08-31-12 | 15.13 |
Inventory Turnover
| 02-28-13 | 2.34 |
| 11-30-12 | 2.26 |
| 08-31-12 | 2.28 |
EPS Growth
| vs. Previous Year | 19.74% |
| vs. Previous Quarter | 340.32% |
ROE
| 02-28-13 | 19.46 |
| 11-30-12 | 17.94 |
| 08-31-12 | 16.69 |
Quick Ratio
| 02-28-13 | 1.79 |
| 11-30-12 | 1.38 |
| 08-31-12 | 1.62 |
Pre-Tax Margin
| 02-28-13 | 24.32 |
| 11-30-12 | 23.17 |
| 08-31-12 | 22.13 |
Debt-to-Equity
| 02-28-13 | 0.15 |
| 11-30-12 | 0.16 |
| 08-31-12 | 0.17 |
Sales Growth
| vs. Previous Year | 15.25% |
| vs. Previous Quarter | 86.19% |
ROA
| 02-28-13 | 11.56 |
| 11-30-12 | 10.56 |
| 08-31-12 | 9.82 |
Operating Margin
| 02-28-13 | 16.63 |
| 11-30-12 | 15.71 |
| 08-31-12 | 14.77 |
Book Value
| 02-28-13 | 25.16 |
| 11-30-12 | 23.32 |
| 08-31-12 | 22.58 |
Debt to Capital
| 02-28-13 | 13.24 |
| 11-30-12 | 14.15 |
| 08-31-12 | 14.48 |
