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CF Industries Holdings's operating cash flow per share for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $5.71.
CF Industries Holdings's operating cash flow per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $18.97.
During the past 12 months, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate of CF Industries Holdings was 30.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was -3.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 15.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 16.90% per year.
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The historical rank and industry rank for CF Industries Holdings's Operating Cash Flow per Share or its related term are showing as below:
CF'
s 3-Year OCF Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -18.9 Med: 14.5 Max: 65.6
Current: -3.5
During the past 13 years, CF Industries Holdings's highest 3-Year average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 65.60% per year. The lowest was -18.90% per year. And the median was 14.50% per year.
CF's 3-Year OCF Growth Rate is ranked better than 52.05% of 171
companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: -4.6
vs CF: -3.50
CF Industries Holdings Operating Cash Flow per Share Related Terms
CF Industries Holdings Operating Cash Flow per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CF Industries Holdings's Operating Cash Flow per Share can be seen below:
* 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.
CF Industries Holdings Operating Cash Flow per Share Chart
CF vs MOS, SMG, FMC: Operating Cash Flow per Share Comparison
For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, CF Industries Holdings's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow 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 Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, CF Industries Holdings's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CF Industries Holdings's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow falls into.
Operating Cash Flow per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $18.97
* 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.
What does a Operating Cash Flow per Share of $18.97 mean?
CF Industries Holdings (CF) has a Operating Cash Flow per Share of $18.97 as of Jun. 2026. Operating cash flow per share equals the per-share amount of cash flow from operations. View historical data on CF Industries Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, CF Industries Holdings ranks #82 out of 171 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 48%.
Is CF Industries Holdings' Operating Cash Flow per Share too high?
CF Industries Holdings' current Operating Cash Flow per Share is $18.97. Based on the distribution chart, CF Industries Holdings ranks #82 out of 171 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, CF Industries Holdings has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CF Industries Holdings' Operating Cash Flow per Share compare to MOS and SMG?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, CF Industries Holdings ranks #82 out of 171 companies for Operating Cash Flow per Share. This puts CF Industries Holdings in the upper half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Operating Cash Flow per Share for an Agriculture company?
A good Operating Cash Flow per Share depends on the Agriculture industry context. However, Operating Cash Flow per Share 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 Operating Cash Flow per Share mean?
A high Operating Cash Flow per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating cash flow per share equals the per-share amount of cash flow from operations. View historical data on CF Industries Holdings and its competitors. CF Industries Holdings's current Operating Cash Flow per Share is $18.97. 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 (CF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $120.25, compared to a current price of $134.53 — trading 11.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Cash Flow per Share is $18.97. CF Industries Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Cash Flow per Share calculated?
Operating Cash Flow per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CF Industries Holdings (CF), the current Operating Cash Flow per Share is $18.97 as of Jun. 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 (CF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CF Industries Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $134.53 is trading 11.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $120.25.
GuruFocus considers CF Industries Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CF:
Operating Cash Flow per Share: $18.97
GF Value™: $120.25 vs. price of $134.53 (11.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the 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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