CF Industries Holdings (MEX:CF) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.16 (As of Mar. 2026) — 64% Below Median

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MEX:CF CF Industries Holdings Inc MEX:CF
28 GF Score
Price MXN2,013.90
GF Value MXN2,063.49
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is CF Industries Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio?

CF Industries Holdings MEX:CF -4.55% 28 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.16 as of Mar. 2026, which is 64% below its 10-year median of 0.45. GuruFocus rates MEX:CF with a GF Score™ of 28/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,063.49 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 130 Agriculture companies, CF Industries Holdings ranks better than 78.46% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. CF Industries Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.16.

The historical rank and industry rank for CF Industries Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:CF' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.09   Med: 0.45   Max: 2.55
Current: 0.19

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of CF Industries Holdings was 2.55. The lowest was 0.09. And the median was 0.45.

MEX:CF's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
78.46% of 130 companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 0.365 vs MEX:CF: 0.19

As of today (2026-07-13), the Dividend Yield % of CF Industries Holdings is 1.78%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of CF Industries Holdings was 5.43%. The lowest was 1.10%. And the median was 2.47%.

CF Industries Holdings's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN9.02.

During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.10% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 12.60% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.50% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of CF Industries Holdings was 171.40% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 27.15% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.

* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

CF Industries Holdings (MEX:CF) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

CF Industries Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

CF Industries Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CF Industries Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

CF Industries Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.07 0.20 0.30 0.21

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
Dividend Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.26 0.21 0.23 0.17 0.16

MEX:CF vs MOS, SMG, FMC: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, CF Industries Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Agriculture Industry

For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, CF Industries Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CF Industries Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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CF Industries Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.

CF Industries Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
=36.011/ 169.979
=0.21

CF Industries Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=9.016/ 55.897
=0.16

* 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 Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.16 mean?
CF Industries Holdings (MEX:CF) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.16 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on CF Industries Holdings and its competitors. This is 64% below median its historical median of 0.45. Over the past decade, CF Industries Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.09 to 2.55. According to the industry distribution chart, CF Industries Holdings ranks #28 out of 130 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 21.5%.
Is CF Industries Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
CF Industries Holdings' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.16 is 64% below median its 10-year median of 0.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.09 to a high of 2.55. The Agriculture industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. CF Industries Holdings' value of 0.16 is 56.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CF Industries Holdings ranks #28 out of 130 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 28/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CF Industries Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to MOS and SMG?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, CF Industries Holdings ranks #28 out of 130 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places CF Industries Holdings in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. CF Industries Holdings' value of 0.16 is 56.2% below this benchmark. Historically, CF Industries Holdings' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.09 to 2.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.45 vs. the industry median of 0.37, 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for an Agriculture company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Agriculture companies is 0.37, based on 130 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CF Industries Holdings's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.16 is 56.2% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on CF Industries Holdings and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CF Industries Holdings's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.16, which is 64% below median its own 10-year median of 0.45. 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 MXN2,063.49, compared to a current price of MXN2,013.90 — trading 2.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.16, which is 64% below median its 10-year median of 0.45 and 56.2% below the Agriculture industry median of 0.37. CF Industries Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 28/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CF Industries Holdings (MEX:CF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.16 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 (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 2.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,063.49. GuruFocus considers CF Industries Holdings to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:CF:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.16 (64% below median its 10-year median of 0.45)
  • GF Value™: MXN2,063.49 vs. price of MXN2,013.90 (2.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 28/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 56.2% below the Agriculture median (#28 of 130)

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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