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Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-07-16), CF Industries Holdings's Beta is -0.2081.
CF Industries Holdings (MEX:CF) Beta Explanation
Beta is a measure of the volatility, or systematic risk, of a security or a portfolio in comparison to the market as a whole. We usually compare beta to 1. A beta of 1 indicates that the security's price will move with the market. A beta of less than 1 means that the security will be less volatile than the market. A beta of greater than 1 indicates that the security's price will be more volatile than the market.
Beta is primarily used in the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) to calculate the Cost of Equity, which can be used in the calculation of WACC %. The formula of Cost of Equity is:
Cost of Equity = Risk-Free Rate of Return + Beta of Asset * (Expected Return of the Market - Risk-Free Rate of Return)
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, CF Industries Holdings's Beta, along with its competitors' market caps and Beta data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
CF Industries Holdings Beta vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, CF Industries Holdings's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CF Industries Holdings's Beta falls into.
Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. A stock's beta can be calculated by dividing the product of the covariance of the individual stock's returns and the market's returns by the variance of the market's returns over a specified period. Basically, GuruFocus uses the returns calculated over three-year period.
CF Industries Holdings (MEX:CF) has a Beta of -0.2081 as of Jul. 16, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for CF Industries Holdings and its competitors.
Is CF Industries Holdings' Beta too high?
CF Industries Holdings' current Beta is -0.2081. Overall, CF Industries Holdings has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CF Industries Holdings' Beta compare to MOS and SMG?
CF Industries Holdings' Beta of -0.2081 can be compared against companies in the Agriculture industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beta for an Agriculture company?
A good Beta depends on the Agriculture industry context. However, Beta should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Beta mean?
A high Beta can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for CF Industries Holdings and its competitors. CF Industries Holdings's current Beta is -0.2081. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CF Industries Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CF Industries Holdings (MEX:CF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN2,066.45, compared to a current price of MXN2,013.90 — trading 2.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Beta is -0.2081. CF Industries Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beta calculated?
Beta is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CF Industries Holdings (MEX:CF), the current Beta is -0.2081 as of Jul. 16, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is CF Industries Holdings (MEX:CF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CF Industries Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN2,013.90 is trading 2.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,066.45.
GuruFocus considers CF Industries Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:CF:
Beta: -0.2081
GF Value™: MXN2,066.45 vs. price of MXN2,013.90 (2.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:CF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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.
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