CF Industries HoldingsSTU:C4F +0.10%71 Net Margin % is 30.97% as of Mar. 2026, which is 150% above its 10-year median of 12.39. GuruFocus rates STU:C4F with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €100.72 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 249 Agriculture companies, CF Industries Holdings ranks better than 93.57% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for CF Industries Holdings's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:C4F'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.52 Med: 12.39 Max: 29.91
Current: 23.73
STU:C4F's Net Margin % is ranked better than 93.57% of 249
companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 4.16
vs STU:C4F: 23.73
CF Industries Holdings (STU:C4F) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
CF Industries Holdings Net Margin % Related Terms
CF Industries Holdings Net Margin % Historical Data
* 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 Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, CF Industries Holdings's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CF Industries Holdings's Net Margin % falls into.
* 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 (STU:C4F) has a Net Margin % of 30.97% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on CF Industries Holdings and its competitors. This is 150% above median its historical median of 12.39. According to the industry distribution chart, CF Industries Holdings ranks #16 out of 249 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 6.4%.
Is CF Industries Holdings' Net Margin % too high?
CF Industries Holdings' current Net Margin % of 30.97% is 150% above median its 10-year median of 12.39. The Agriculture industry median Net Margin % is 4.16. CF Industries Holdings' value of 30.97% is 644.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CF Industries Holdings ranks #16 out of 249 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CF Industries Holdings has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CF Industries Holdings' Net Margin % compare to MOS and SMG?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, CF Industries Holdings ranks #16 out of 249 companies for Net Margin %. This places CF Industries Holdings in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.16. CF Industries Holdings' value of 30.97% is 644.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.39 vs. the industry median of 4.16, CF Industries Holdings has consistently been above 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 Net Margin % for an Agriculture company?
The median Net Margin % among Agriculture companies is 4.16, based on 249 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CF Industries Holdings's current Net Margin % of 30.97% is 644.5% above 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on CF Industries Holdings and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CF Industries Holdings's current Net Margin % is 30.97%, which is 150% above median its own 10-year median of 12.39. 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 €100.72, compared to a current price of €96.50 — trading 4.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 30.97%, which is 150% above median its 10-year median of 12.39 and 644.5% above the Agriculture industry median of 4.16. CF Industries Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CF Industries Holdings (STU:C4F), the current Net Margin % is 30.97% 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 undervalued.
The current stock price of €96.50 is trading 4.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €100.72.
GuruFocus considers CF Industries Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:C4F:
Net Margin %: 30.97% (150% above median its 10-year median of 12.39)
GF Value™: €100.72 vs. price of €96.50 (4.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 644.5% above the Agriculture median (#16 of 249)
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 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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