ST vs. MOS

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

ST (Sensata Technologies Holding plc) and MOS (The Mosaic Company) are both stocks. ST operates in Scientific & Technical Instruments (Technology), while MOS operates in Agricultural Inputs (Basic Materials). Over the past 10 years, ST returned 4.32%/yr vs 0.55%/yr for MOS. At a 0.40 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

ST vs. MOS - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Sensata Technologies Holding plc (ST) and The Mosaic Company (MOS). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, ST achieves a 61.83% return, which is significantly higher than MOS's -1.47% return. Over the past 10 years, ST has outperformed MOS with an annualized return of 4.32%, while MOS has yielded a comparatively lower 0.55% annualized return.

ST

• 1D: 0.79%
• 1M: 30.55%
• YTD: 61.83%
• 6M: 63.80%
• 1Y: 104.55%
• 3Y*: 9.18%
• 5Y*: -1.48%
• 10Y*: 4.32%

MOS

• 1D: 0.00%
• 1M: 2.47%
• YTD: -1.47%
• 6M: -1.06%
• 1Y: -34.34%
• 3Y*: -8.32%
• 5Y*: -6.13%
• 10Y*: 0.55%

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

ST vs. MOS - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
ST Sensata Technologies Holding plc	61.83%	23.53%	-26.08%	-5.87%	-34.05%	16.97%	-2.10%	20.14%	-12.27%	31.22%
MOS The Mosaic Company	-1.47%	1.10%	-29.14%	-16.42%	12.80%	72.15%	7.60%	-25.28%	14.22%	-10.38%

Correlation

The correlation between ST and MOS is 0.17, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.17
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.31
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.36
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.42
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Mar 12, 2010	0.40

Over the past year, the correlation between ST and MOS has dropped to 0.17 - well below their long-term average of 0.40, suggesting their price drivers have been diverging.

Fundamentals

Market Cap ST : $7.85B MOS : $7.40B
EPS ST : $0.33 MOS : $2.32
PE Ratio ST : 162.08 MOS : 10.02
PS Ratio ST : 2.11 MOS : 0.60
PB Ratio ST : 2.75 MOS : 0.63
Total Revenue (TTM) ST : $3.73B MOS : $12.06B
Gross Profit (TTM) ST : $1.04B MOS : $1.68B
EBITDA (TTM) ST : $711.50M MOS : $1.94B

Return for Risk

ST vs. MOS — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

ST

ST Risk / Return Rank: 93
ST Sharpe Ratio Rank: 93
ST Sortino Ratio Rank: 92
ST Omega Ratio Rank: 89
ST Calmar Ratio Rank: 95
ST Martin Ratio Rank: 94

MOS

MOS Risk / Return Rank: 10
MOS Sharpe Ratio Rank: 8
MOS Sortino Ratio Rank: 11
MOS Omega Ratio Rank: 11
MOS Calmar Ratio Rank: 9
MOS Martin Ratio Rank: 9

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

ST vs. MOS - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Sensata Technologies Holding plc (ST) and The Mosaic Company (MOS). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

	ST	MOS	Difference
Sharpe ratio Return per unit of total volatility	2.69	-0.81	+3.50
Sortino ratio Return per unit of downside risk	3.52	-1.02	+4.54
Omega ratio Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.41	0.87	+0.54
Calmar ratio Return relative to maximum drawdown	7.22	-0.82	+8.04
Martin ratio Return relative to average drawdown	18.27	-1.35	+19.62
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

ST vs. MOS - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current ST Sharpe Ratio is 2.69, which is higher than the MOS Sharpe Ratio of -0.81. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of ST and MOS, calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months. A higher Sharpe Ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance relative to the risk-free rate.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	ST	MOS	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	2.69	-0.81	+3.50
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	-0.04	-0.15	+0.11
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.12	0.01	+0.11
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.22	0.08	+0.14

Drawdowns

ST vs. MOS - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum ST drawdown since its inception was -71.75%, smaller than the maximum MOS drawdown of -94.71%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for ST and MOS.

Drawdown Indicators

	ST	MOS	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-71.75%	-94.71%	+22.96%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-14.56%	-42.01%	+27.45%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-61.56%	-45.35%	-16.21%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-71.75%	-69.65%	-2.10%
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-71.75%	-80.82%	+9.07%
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-12.93%	-79.91%	+66.98%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-22.79%	-61.21%	+38.42%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	5.74%	25.39%	-19.65%

Volatility

ST vs. MOS - Volatility Comparison

Sensata Technologies Holding plc (ST) has a higher volatility of 14.88% compared to The Mosaic Company (MOS) at 10.18%. This indicates that ST's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than MOS based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	ST	MOS	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	14.88%	10.18%	+4.70%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	29.24%	33.25%	-4.01%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	39.23%	42.39%	-3.16%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	36.54%	41.72%	-5.18%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	34.87%	44.91%	-10.04%

Dividends

ST vs. MOS - Dividend Comparison

ST's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.90%, less than MOS's 4.72% yield.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
MOS The Mosaic Company	4.72%	3.65%	3.42%	2.94%	1.28%	0.70%	0.87%	0.81%	0.34%	2.34%	3.75%	3.90%
ST Sensata Technologies Holding plc	0.90%	1.44%	1.75%	1.25%	0.82%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Financials

ST vs. MOS - Profitability Comparison

The chart below illustrates the profitability comparison between Sensata Technologies Holding plc and The Mosaic Company over time, highlighting three key metrics: Gross Profit Margin, Operating Margin, and Net Profit Margin.

ST - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Sensata Technologies Holding plc reported a gross profit of 286.30M and revenue of 934.80M. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 30.6%.

MOS - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, The Mosaic Company reported a gross profit of 235.60M and revenue of 3.00B. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 7.9%.

ST - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Sensata Technologies Holding plc reported an operating income of 141.60M and revenue of 934.80M, resulting in an operating margin of 15.2%.

MOS - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, The Mosaic Company reported an operating income of -372.90M and revenue of 3.00B, resulting in an operating margin of -12.4%.

ST - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Sensata Technologies Holding plc reported a net income of 87.10M and revenue of 934.80M, resulting in a net margin of 9.3%.

MOS - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, The Mosaic Company reported a net income of -257.60M and revenue of 3.00B, resulting in a net margin of -8.6%.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both ST and MOS in my portfolio?

ST and MOS have a correlation of 0.17, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which is riskier, ST or MOS?

ST has higher volatility (14.88%) compared to MOS (10.18%). In terms of maximum drawdown, ST dropped -71.75% vs MOS's -94.71%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

ST currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (2.69 vs -0.81), meaning it's delivered slightly more return per unit of risk over the trailing 12 months. However, this ranking shifts over time - use the Risk/Return Score above for a more comprehensive view that combines Sharpe, Sortino, and other measures used by quantitative funds.