Business Description
CF Industries Holdings Inc
NAICS : 325311
SIC : 2873
ISIN : US1252691001
Total Employee Number:
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2005-08-11Description
CF Industries is a leading producer and distributor of nitrogen, which is primarily used in fertilizers. The company operates nitrogen manufacturing plants primarily in North America. CF also produces nitrogen in the United Kingdom and holds a joint venture interest in a nitrogen production facility in Trinidad and Tobago. CF makes nitrogen primarily using low-cost US natural gas as its feedstock, making the company one of the lowest-cost nitrogen producers globally. It is also investing in carbon-free blue and green ammonia, which can be used as an alternative fuel to hydrogen or as a means to transport hydrogen.
Financial Strength
7/10
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cash-To-Debt | 0.69 | |||||
Equity-to-Asset | 0.38 | |||||
Debt-to-Equity | 0.63 | |||||
Debt-to-EBITDA | 0.87 | |||||
Interest Coverage | 18.91 | |||||
Piotroski F-Score | 8/9 | |||||
Altman Z-Score | 3.87 | |||||
Beneish M-Score | -2.69 | |||||
WACC vs ROIC | ||||||
Growth Rank
4/10
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3-Year Revenue Growth Rate | -7.3 | |||||
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate | -13 | |||||
3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate | -18.5 | |||||
3-Year FCF Growth Rate | -12.6 | |||||
3-Year Book Growth Rate | 6.9 |
Momentum Rank
1/10
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5-Day RSI | 58.86 | |||||
9-Day RSI | 62.24 | |||||
14-Day RSI | 61.7 | |||||
3-1 Month Momentum % | 4.48 | |||||
6-1 Month Momentum % | -1.24 | |||||
12-1 Month Momentum % | 35.33 |
Liquidity Ratio
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Current Ratio | 4.86 | |||||
Quick Ratio | 4.32 | |||||
Cash Ratio | 3.21 | |||||
Days Inventory | 30.37 | |||||
Days Sales Outstanding | 29.02 | |||||
Days Payable | 45.76 |
Dividend & Buy Back
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dividend Yield % | 1.56 | |||||
Dividend Payout Ratio | 0.16 | |||||
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate | 10.1 | |||||
Forward Dividend Yield % | 1.79 | |||||
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % | 2.82 | |||||
3-Year Average Share Buyback Ratio | 7.8 | |||||
Shareholder Yield % | 4.95 |
Profitability Rank
9/10
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gross Margin % | 42.49 | |||||
Operating Margin % | 39.35 | |||||
Net Margin % | 27.12 | |||||
EBITDA Margin % | 53.66 | |||||
FCF Margin % | 24.6 | |||||
OCF Margin % | 38.47 | |||||
ROE % | 40.77 | |||||
ROA % | 14.63 | |||||
ROIC % | 20.98 | |||||
3-Year ROIIC % | -236.68 | |||||
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % | 43.82 | |||||
ROCE % | 24.37 | |||||
Years of Profitability over Past 10-Year | 9 | |||||
Moat Score | 7 | |||||
Tariff Resilience Score | 6 |
GF Value Rank
7/10
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PE Ratio | 9.96 | |||||
Forward PE Ratio | 13.16 | |||||
PE Ratio without NRI | 10.42 | |||||
Shiller PE Ratio | 21.02 | |||||
Price-to-Owner-Earnings | 10.55 | |||||
PEG Ratio | 0.63 | |||||
PS Ratio | 2.74 | |||||
PB Ratio | 3.54 | |||||
Price-to-Tangible-Book | 7.28 | |||||
Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow | 11.07 | |||||
Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow | 7.08 | |||||
EV-to-EBIT | 7.54 | |||||
EV-to-Forward-EBIT | 8.82 | |||||
EV-to-EBITDA | 5.93 | |||||
EV-to-Forward-EBITDA | 6.53 | |||||
EV-to-Revenue | 3.18 | |||||
EV-to-Forward-Revenue | 2.89 | |||||
EV-to-FCF | 12.94 | |||||
Price-to-GF-Value | 1.12 | |||||
Price-to-Projected-FCF | 0.63 | |||||
Price-to-DCF (Earnings Based) | 0.33 | |||||
Price-to-DCF (FCF Based) | 0.7 | |||||
Price-to-Median-PS-Value | 1.2 | |||||
Price-to-Peter-Lynch-Fair-Value | 1.28 | |||||
Price-to-Graham-Number | 1.84 | |||||
Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) % | 13.26 | |||||
FCF Yield % | 9.37 | |||||
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % | 16.24 |
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Key Statistics
| Name | Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (TTM) (Mil $) | 7,739 | ||
| EPS (TTM) ($) | 13.49 | ||
| Beta | -0.2115 | ||
| 3-Year Sharpe Ratio | 0.56 | ||
| 3-Year Sortino Ratio | 1.16 | ||
| Volatility % | 42.5 | ||
| 14-Day RSI | 61.7 | ||
| 14-Day ATR ($) | 5.198469 | ||
| 20-Day SMA ($) | 126.4535 | ||
| 12-1 Month Momentum % | 35.33 | ||
| 52-Week Range ($) | 75.415 - 141.96 | ||
| Shares Outstanding (Mil) | 151.34 |
Piotroski F-Score Details
Year:
| Component | Result | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Piotroski F-Score | 8 | ||
| Positive ROA | |||
| Positive CFROA | |||
| Higher ROA yoy | |||
| CFROA > ROA | |||
| Lower Leverage yoy | |||
| Higher Current Ratio yoy | |||
| Less Shares Outstanding yoy | |||
| Higher Gross Margin yoy | |||
| Higher Asset Turnover yoy |
CF Industries Holdings Inc Filings
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CF Industries Holdings Inc Stock Events
| Event | Date | Price ($) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual report for 2026 | 2027-02-25 | In 169 days | ||
| Fourth quarter earnings conference call for 2026 | 2027-02-19 11:00 | In 164 days | ||
| Fourth quarter earnings results for 2026 | 2027-02-18 | In 162 days | ||
| Third quarter earnings conference call for 2026 | 2026-11-05 11:00 | In 58 days | ||
| Third quarter earnings results for 2026 | 2026-11-04 | In 56 days | ||
| USD 0.600000 Cash Dividend | 2026-08-14 | 117.05 (-0.52%) | ||
| Second quarter earnings conference call for 2026 | 2026-08-06 11:00 | 116.71 (-1.49%) | ||
| Second quarter earnings results for 2026 | 2026-08-05 | 118.11 (+0.95%) | ||
| USD 0.500000 Cash Dividend | 2026-05-15 | 122.97 (-1.05%) | ||
| First quarter earnings conference call for 2026 | 2026-05-07 11:00 | 119.76 (-1.90%) |
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CF Industries Holdings Inc Frequently Asked Questions
What is CF Industries Holdings Inc(CF)'s stock price today?
The current price of CF is $134.33. The 52 week high of CF is $141.96 and 52 week low is $75.42.
When is next earnings date of CF Industries Holdings Inc(CF)?
The next earnings date of CF Industries Holdings Inc(CF) is 2026-11-04.
Does CF Industries Holdings Inc(CF) pay dividends? If so, how much?
The Dividend Yield %  of CF Industries Holdings Inc(CF) is 1.56% (As of Today), Highest Dividend Payout Ratio of CF Industries Holdings Inc(CF) was 2.55. The lowest was 0.09. And the median was 0.45. The  Forward Dividend Yield % of CF Industries Holdings Inc(CF) is 1.79%. For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
Guru Commentaries on NYSE:CF
2026 Q1
What the manager wrote
CF Industries is North America's largest nitrogen fertiliser producer, benefiting from a structural cost advantage due to its access to low-cost domestic feedstock. The recent escalation in the Middle East has disrupted global nitrogen fertiliser supply, leading to a sharp increase in prices, which CF is well-positioned to capitalize on. The company has a strong track record of cash generation and high returns on capital, supported by a conservatively geared balance sheet. With a valuation that does not require sustained elevated commodity prices, we are confident in owning this high-quality, cash-generative business.
Harbor Mid Cap Value Fund
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2026 Q1
Harbor Mid Cap Value Fund
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What the manager wrote
CF Industries was a top contributor in the quarter, benefiting from the turmoil in the Middle East, as fertilizer prices spiked. This surge in prices has positioned CF Industries favorably within the Materials sector, highlighting its potential for strong performance amidst geopolitical challenges.
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Aug 26, 2026
CHS, OCP propose $450M Louisiana fertilizer plant
Seeking Alpha • 4:07pm
CF Industries-led JV starts construction of $4B Louisiana blue ammonia project
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