CF Industries Holdings (STU:C4F) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: €6.71 (As of Mar. 2026)

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STU:C4F CF Industries Holdings Inc STU:C4F
76 GF Score
Price €102.75
GF Value €101.05
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is CF Industries Holdings Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

CF Industries Holdings STU:C4F -1.67% 76 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €6.71 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:C4F with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €101.05 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

CF Industries Holdings's adjusted free cash flow per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.517. Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share, which is €6.71 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, CF Industries Holdings's average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 39.50% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 26.30% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 29.30% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 20.40% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate of CF Industries Holdings was 28.10% per year. The lowest was -21.00% per year. And the median was 25.30% per year.

As of today (2026-07-16), CF Industries Holdings's current stock price is €102.75. CF Industries Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €6.71. CF Industries Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is 15.31.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of CF Industries Holdings was 44.99. The lowest was 11.04. And the median was 23.75.


CF Industries Holdings  (STU:C4F) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share may underestimate the company's free cash flow. Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF can seem to be too high even the actual Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, the free cash flow per share of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/FCF calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is also called CAPFCF Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted free cash flow per share of a company over the past 10 years.

CF Industries Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
=102.75/6.71
=15.31

* 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.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of CF Industries Holdings was 44.99. The lowest was 11.04. And the median was 23.75.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real free cash flow value.


CF Industries Holdings Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Related Terms


CF Industries Holdings Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CF Industries Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted FCF 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 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Chart

CF Industries Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
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CF Industries Holdings Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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STU:C4F vs MOS, SMG, FMC: Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Comparison

For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, CF Industries Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF 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 Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF vs Agriculture Industry

For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, CF Industries Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CF Industries Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF falls into.


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CF Industries Holdings Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the free cash flow per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 free cash flow per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent free cash flow in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent free cash flow in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 free cash flow in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent free cash flow per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, CF Industries Holdings's adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare= Free Cash Flow per Share /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=1.517/330.2130*330.2130
=1.517

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

CF Industries Holdings Quarterly Data

Free Cash Flow per Share CPI Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare
201606 -2.298 241.018 -3.148
201609 -1.128 241.428 -1.543
201612 -1.490 241.432 -2.038
201703 1.051 243.801 1.424
201706 2.818 244.955 3.799
201709 0.392 246.819 0.524
201712 0.168 246.524 0.225
201803 0.739 249.554 0.978
201806 0.871 251.989 1.141
201809 1.866 252.439 2.441
201812 0.419 251.233 0.551
201903 0.891 254.202 1.157
201906 1.246 256.143 1.606
201909 1.510 256.759 1.942
201912 0.802 256.974 1.031
202003 0.940 258.115 1.203
202006 1.548 257.797 1.983
202009 0.540 260.280 0.685
202012 0.715 260.474 0.906
202103 1.972 264.877 2.458
202106 0.069 271.696 0.084
202109 1.883 274.310 2.267
202112 5.533 278.802 6.553
202203 5.706 287.504 6.554
202206 3.727 296.311 4.153
202209 4.022 296.808 4.475
202212 2.158 296.797 2.401
202303 4.165 301.836 4.557
202306 2.920 305.109 3.160
202309 2.288 307.789 2.455
202312 -4.491 306.746 -4.835
202403 1.687 312.332 1.784
202406 1.987 314.175 2.088
202409 3.995 315.301 4.184
202412 1.222 315.605 1.279
202503 2.488 319.799 2.569
202506 1.685 322.561 1.725
202509 3.790 324.800 3.853
202512 1.715 324.054 1.748
202603 1.517 330.213 1.517

Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of €6.71 mean?
CF Industries Holdings (STU:C4F) has a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of €6.71 as of Mar. 2026. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on CF Industries Holdings and its competitors.
Is CF Industries Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share too high?
CF Industries Holdings' current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €6.71. Overall, CF Industries Holdings has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CF Industries Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share compare to MOS and SMG?
CF Industries Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of €6.71 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 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for an Agriculture company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share depends on the Agriculture industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted FCF 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 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on CF Industries Holdings and its competitors. CF Industries Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €6.71. 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 (STU:C4F) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €101.05, compared to a current price of €102.75 — trading 1.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €6.71. CF Industries Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CF Industries Holdings (STU:C4F), the current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €6.71 as of Mar. 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 (STU:C4F) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CF Industries Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €102.75 is trading 1.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €101.05. GuruFocus considers CF Industries Holdings to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for STU:C4F:

  • Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: €6.71
  • GF Value™: €101.05 vs. price of €102.75 (1.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:C4F stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


CF Industries Holdings Business Description

Address 2375 Waterview Drive, Northbrook, IL, USA, 60062
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.
76GF Score

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