Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments.
CF Industries Holdings's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 28.56%.
The industry rank for CF Industries Holdings's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:CF's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 70.49% of 244
companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 7.31
vs MEX:CF: 28.56
Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.
There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 3-year period is chosen.
Be Aware
Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.
CF Industries Holdings 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
CF Industries Holdings 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE % vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, CF Industries Holdings's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CF Industries Holdings's 3-Year RORE % 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.
In the calculation of 3-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Mar. 2026 and 3-year before.
CF Industries Holdings (MEX:CF) has a 3-Year RORE % of 28.56 as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on CF Industries Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, CF Industries Holdings ranks #72 out of 244 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 29.5%.
Is CF Industries Holdings' 3-Year RORE % too high?
CF Industries Holdings' current 3-Year RORE % is 28.56. The Agriculture industry median 3-Year RORE % is 7.31. CF Industries Holdings' value of 28.56 is 290.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CF Industries Holdings ranks #72 out of 244 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, CF Industries Holdings has a GF Score™ of 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CF Industries Holdings' 3-Year RORE % compare to MOS and SMG?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, CF Industries Holdings ranks #72 out of 244 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This puts CF Industries Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 7.31. CF Industries Holdings' value of 28.56 is 290.7% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year RORE % for an Agriculture company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Agriculture companies is 7.31, based on 244 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year RORE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CF Industries Holdings's current 3-Year RORE % of 28.56 is 290.7% 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 3-Year RORE % mean?
A high 3-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on CF Industries Holdings and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 7.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CF Industries Holdings's current 3-Year RORE % is 28.56. 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 3-Year RORE % of 28.56. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN2,238.44, compared to a current price of MXN2,110.00 — trading 5.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 28.56 and 290.7% above the Agriculture industry median of 7.31. 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 3-Year RORE % calculated?
3-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CF Industries Holdings (MEX:CF), the current 3-Year RORE % is 28.56 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 MXN2,110.00 is trading 5.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,238.44.
Key valuation signals for MEX:CF:
3-Year RORE %: 28.56
GF Value™: MXN2,238.44 vs. price of MXN2,110.00 (5.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 290.7% above the Agriculture median (#72 of 244)
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 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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