CF Industries Holdings (MEX:CF) EV-to-EBIT: 7.74 (As of Jul. 16, 2026) — 26% Below Median

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MEX:CF CF Industries Holdings Inc MEX:CF
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Price MXN2,013.90
GF Value MXN2,066.45
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What is CF Industries Holdings EV-to-EBIT?

CF Industries Holdings MEX:CF 70 EV-to-EBIT is 7.74 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 10.46. GuruFocus rates MEX:CF with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,066.45. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 205 Agriculture companies, CF Industries Holdings ranks better than 70.73% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, CF Industries Holdings's Enterprise Value is MXN395,436 Mil. CF Industries Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN51,068 Mil. Therefore, CF Industries Holdings's EV-to-EBIT for today is 7.74.

The historical rank and industry rank for CF Industries Holdings's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:CF' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -191.27   Med: 10.46   Max: 99.85
Current: 8.09

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of CF Industries Holdings was 99.85. The lowest was -191.27. And the median was 10.46.

MEX:CF's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
70.73% of 205 companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 11.99 vs MEX:CF: 8.09

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. CF Industries Holdings's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN441,991 Mil. CF Industries Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN51,068 Mil. CF Industries Holdings's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.55%.


CF Industries Holdings  (MEX:CF) EV-to-EBIT Explanation

This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

CF Industries Holdings's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Mar. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=51068.406/441991.089
=11.55 %

CF Industries Holdings's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN441,991 Mil.
CF Industries Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN51,068 Mil.

* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


CF Industries Holdings EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CF Industries Holdings's EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT Chart

CF Industries Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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CF Industries Holdings Quarterly Data
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MEX:CF vs MOS, SMG, FMC: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, CF Industries Holdings's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Agriculture Industry

For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, CF Industries Holdings's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CF Industries Holdings's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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CF Industries Holdings EV-to-EBIT Calculation

CF Industries Holdings's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=395436.360/51068.406
=7.74

CF Industries Holdings's current Enterprise Value is MXN395,436 Mil.
CF Industries Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN51,068 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of 7.74 mean?
CF Industries Holdings (MEX:CF) has a EV-to-EBIT of 7.74 as of Jul. 16, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on CF Industries Holdings and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 10.46. According to the industry distribution chart, CF Industries Holdings ranks #60 out of 205 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 29.3%.
Is CF Industries Holdings' EV-to-EBIT too high?
CF Industries Holdings' current EV-to-EBIT of 7.74 is 26% below median its 10-year median of 10.46. The Agriculture industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.99. CF Industries Holdings' value of 7.74 is 35.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CF Industries Holdings ranks #60 out of 205 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, CF Industries Holdings has a GF Score™ of 70/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CF Industries Holdings' EV-to-EBIT compare to MOS and SMG?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, CF Industries Holdings ranks #60 out of 205 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts CF Industries Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.99. CF Industries Holdings' value of 7.74 is 35.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.46 vs. the industry median of 11.99, CF Industries Holdings has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBIT for an Agriculture company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Agriculture companies is 11.99, based on 205 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CF Industries Holdings's current EV-to-EBIT of 7.74 is 35.4% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on CF Industries Holdings and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CF Industries Holdings's current EV-to-EBIT is 7.74, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 10.46. 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?
CF Industries Holdings (MEX:CF) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 7.74. 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 EV-to-EBIT is 7.74, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 10.46 and 35.4% below the Agriculture industry median of 11.99. 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 EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CF Industries Holdings (MEX:CF), the current EV-to-EBIT is 7.74 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.

Key valuation signals for MEX:CF:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 7.74 (26% below median its 10-year median of 10.46)
  • GF Value™: MXN2,066.45 vs. price of MXN2,013.90 (2.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 35.4% below the Agriculture median (#60 of 205)

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 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.
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