Monsanto Co

(NYSE: MON)
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MONSANTO CO: STOCK RATING SUMMARY
6
StockScouter

Monsanto Co, a large-cap growth company in the basic industries sector, is expected to outperform the market over the next six months with very low risk.

10 is the best possible rating.

QUICK SUMMARY
Pro

The StockScouter measure of relative price change and consistency is very high. Very positive

The price-to-sales multiple is significantly higher than the average for all stocks in the StockScouter universe. Very positive for a medium- to large-sized company like MON

Con

Two or more executives, board directors or major shareholders - including one high-level executive - sold a large number of shares recently. Extremely negative

One or more analysts has modestly decreased quarterly earnings estimates for MON. Negative

FUNDAMENTAL
Grade: A

The most recent quarterly earnings report was approximately equal to or higher than analysts’ consensus forecast, but not to a degree that is predictive of future returns. Neutral

Earnings growth in the past year is holding steady compared to earnings growth in the past three years. Neutral

One or more analysts has modestly decreased quarterly earnings estimates for MON. Negative

OWNERSHIP
Grade: F

Two or more executives, board directors or major shareholders - including one high-level executive - sold a large number of shares recently. Extremely negative

Shares are under heavy accumulation by financial institutions. Positive for large companies like MON

VALUATION
Grade: F

The price-to-earnings multiple is close to the average for all stocks in the StockScouter universe. Neutral

The price-to-sales multiple is significantly higher than the average for all stocks in the StockScouter universe. Very positive for a medium- to large-sized company like MON

The ratio of MON's price-to-earnings multiple to its five-year growth rate is above the average of all stocks in the StockScouter universe. Negative

TECHNICAL
Grade: B

The StockScouter measure of relative price change and consistency is very high. Very positive

Previous day's closing price for MON was close to its 50-day moving average. Neutral

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