CF Industries Holdings (MEX:CF) Profitability Rank: 9 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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MEX:CF CF Industries Holdings Inc MEX:CF
69 GF Score
Price MXN2,013.90
GF Value MXN1,935.45
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What is CF Industries Holdings Profitability Rank?

CF Industries Holdings MEX:CF 69 Profitability Rank is 9 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 9.00. GuruFocus rates MEX:CF with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,935.45. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

CF Industries Holdings has the Profitability Rank of 9. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

CF Industries Holdings's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 34.59%. As of today, CF Industries Holdings's Piotroski F-Score is 8.


CF Industries Holdings Profitability Rank Related Terms


MEX:CF vs MOS, SMG, FMC: Profitability Rank Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where CF Industries Holdings's Profitability Rank falls into.


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CF Industries Holdings Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

CF Industries Holdings has the Profitability Rank of 9. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

CF Industries Holdings's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=12388.465 / 35812.942
=34.59 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

Good Sign:

Piotroski F-Score is 8, indicates a very healthy situation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

CF Industries Holdings has an F-score of 8. It is a good or high score, which usually indicates a very healthy situation.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

Good Sign:

CF Industries Holdings Inc operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 9 mean?
CF Industries Holdings (MEX:CF) has a Profitability Rank of 9 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on CF Industries Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 9.00. Over the past decade, CF Industries Holdings' Profitability Rank has ranged from 8.00 to 9.00.
Is CF Industries Holdings' Profitability Rank too high?
CF Industries Holdings' current Profitability Rank of 9 is near median its 10-year median of 9.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.00 to a high of 9.00. Overall, CF Industries Holdings has a GF Score™ of 69/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CF Industries Holdings' Profitability Rank compare to MOS and SMG?
CF Industries Holdings' Profitability Rank of 9 can be compared against companies in the Agriculture industry. Historically, CF Industries Holdings' own Profitability Rank has ranged from 8.00 to 9.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for an Agriculture company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Agriculture industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on CF Industries Holdings and its competitors. CF Industries Holdings's current Profitability Rank is 9, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.00. 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 Profitability Rank of 9. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,935.45, compared to a current price of MXN2,013.90 — trading 4.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 9, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.00. CF Industries Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CF Industries Holdings (MEX:CF), the current Profitability Rank is 9 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 overvalued. The current stock price of MXN2,013.90 is trading 4.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,935.45.

Key valuation signals for MEX:CF:

  • Profitability Rank: 9 (near median its 10-year median of 9.00)
  • GF Value™: MXN1,935.45 vs. price of MXN2,013.90 (4.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 1 warning sign

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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