CF INDUSTRIES HOLDINGS INC (CF) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:CF - US1252691001 - Common Stock
87.305 USD
+4.44 (+5.35%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to CF. CF was compared to 82 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. CF has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on CF. Finally CF also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings would make CF suitable for value and dividend and quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- CF had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year CF had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years CF has been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years CF had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- With an excellent Return On Assets value of 9.71%, CF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.90% of the companies in the same industry.
- CF has a Return On Equity of 28.44%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CF outperforms 96.34% of its industry peers.
- CF has a Return On Invested Capital of 13.42%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CF outperforms 90.24% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CF is significantly above the industry average of 6.10%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (20.79%) for CF is well above the current ROIC(13.42%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.71% | ||
| ROE | 28.44% | ||
| ROIC | 13.42% |
ROA(3y)14.93%
ROA(5y)10.97%
ROE(3y)39.12%
ROE(5y)31.36%
ROIC(3y)20.79%
ROIC(5y)16.71%
1.3 Margins
- CF's Profit Margin of 20.47% is amongst the best of the industry. CF outperforms 97.56% of its industry peers.
- CF's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of CF (31.03%) is better than 96.34% of its industry peers.
- CF's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- CF's Gross Margin of 36.86% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CF outperforms 74.39% of its industry peers.
- CF's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 31.03% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 20.47% | ||
| GM | 36.86% |
OM growth 3Y-4.8%
OM growth 5Y7.21%
PM growth 3Y13.52%
PM growth 5Y13.82%
GM growth 3Y-1.74%
GM growth 5Y6.25%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CF is creating some value.
- CF has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, CF has less shares outstanding
- CF has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.34 indicates that CF is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- CF has a Altman-Z score of 2.34. This is in the better half of the industry: CF outperforms 63.41% of its industry peers.
- CF has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.74. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.74 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- CF has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.74. This is amongst the best in the industry. CF outperforms 91.46% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.61 indicates that CF is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.61, CF is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.88% of the companies in the same industry.
- Although CF does not score too well on debt/equity it has very limited outstanding debt, which is well covered by the FCF. We will not put too much weight on the debt/equity number as it may be because of low equity, which could be a consequence of a share buyback program for instance. This needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.74 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.34 |
ROIC/WACC1
WACC13.45%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.27 indicates that CF has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.27, CF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.85% of the companies in the same industry.
- CF has a Quick Ratio of 1.99. This is a normal value and indicates that CF is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.99, CF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.05% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.27 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.99 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- CF shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 36.27%, which is quite impressive.
- Measured over the past years, CF shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 24.81% on average per year.
- CF shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 12.59%.
- CF shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.28% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)36.27%
EPS 3Y13.85%
EPS 5Y24.81%
EPS Q2Q%65.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.59%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.17%
Revenue growth 5Y5.28%
Sales Q2Q%21.09%
3.2 Future
- CF is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 4.44% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.82% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y44.85%
EPS Next 2Y7.16%
EPS Next 3Y0.51%
EPS Next 5Y4.44%
Revenue Next Year18.43%
Revenue Next 2Y5.75%
Revenue Next 3Y2.17%
Revenue Next 5Y1.82%
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.47, the valuation of CF can be described as very reasonable.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CF indicates a rather cheap valuation: CF is cheaper than 87.80% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- CF is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.30, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- CF is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.01.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CF is valued a bit cheaper than 79.27% of the companies in the same industry.
- CF is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.04, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.47 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.01 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CF is valued cheaper than 95.12% of the companies in the same industry.
- 91.46% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CF, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.95 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.37 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- The excellent profitability rating of CF may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.23
PEG (5Y)0.42
EPS Next 2Y7.16%
EPS Next 3Y0.51%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- CF has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.46%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- CF's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.34.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, CF pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.46% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of CF is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 10.99%!
- CF has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- CF has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.99%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years19
5.3 Sustainability
- 24.22% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CF. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- CF's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP24.22%
EPS Next 2Y7.16%
EPS Next 3Y0.51%
NYSE:CF (1/14/2026, 12:10:09 PM)
87.305
+4.44 (+5.35%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)11-05 2025-11-05/amc
Earnings (Next)02-17 2026-02-17/amc
Inst Owners105.73%
Inst Owner Change-0.3%
Ins Owners0.74%
Ins Owner Change1.55%
Market Cap13.62B
Revenue(TTM)6.74B
Net Income(TTM)1.38B
Analysts69.66
Price Target95.32 (9.18%)
Short Float %8.21%
Short Ratio5.35
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.46% |
Yearly Dividend2.03
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.99%
DP24.22%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years19
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-4.77%
Min EPS beat(2)-10.26%
Max EPS beat(2)0.72%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)8.06%
Min EPS beat(4)-10.26%
Max EPS beat(4)28.54%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)2.34%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)4.42%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)0.15%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.15%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.35%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.66%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.1%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.35%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.52%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.82%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.59%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.97%
PT rev (1m)-0.47%
PT rev (3m)-1.82%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.29%
EPS NQ rev (3m)19.82%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.41%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.65%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.49%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)6.63%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.45%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.47 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.01 | ||
| P/S | 2.02 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.95 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.17 | ||
| P/B | 2.81 | ||
| P/tB | 7.25 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.37 |
EPS(TTM)8.34
EY9.55%
EPS(NY)7.27
Fwd EY8.33%
FCF(TTM)10.98
FCFY12.57%
OCF(TTM)16.88
OCFY19.34%
SpS43.19
BVpS31.09
TBVpS12.03
PEG (NY)0.23
PEG (5Y)0.42
Graham Number76.38
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.71% | ||
| ROE | 28.44% | ||
| ROCE | 16.21% | ||
| ROIC | 13.42% | ||
| ROICexc | 15.65% | ||
| ROICexgc | 21.41% | ||
| OM | 31.03% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 20.47% | ||
| GM | 36.86% | ||
| FCFM | 25.42% |
ROA(3y)14.93%
ROA(5y)10.97%
ROE(3y)39.12%
ROE(5y)31.36%
ROIC(3y)20.79%
ROIC(5y)16.71%
ROICexc(3y)25.05%
ROICexc(5y)19.9%
ROICexgc(3y)32.66%
ROICexgc(5y)25.93%
ROCE(3y)25.11%
ROCE(5y)20.18%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-11.21%
ROICexgc growth 5Y14.8%
ROICexc growth 3Y-12.87%
ROICexc growth 5Y13.25%
OM growth 3Y-4.8%
OM growth 5Y7.21%
PM growth 3Y13.52%
PM growth 5Y13.82%
GM growth 3Y-1.74%
GM growth 5Y6.25%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.47
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.74 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 103.37% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 13.67% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 88.33% | ||
| Profit Quality | 124.15% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.27 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.99 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.34 |
F-Score8
WACC13.45%
ROIC/WACC1
Cap/Depr(3y)55.57%
Cap/Depr(5y)51.85%
Cap/Sales(3y)6.77%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.13%
Profit Quality(3y)131.22%
Profit Quality(5y)188.35%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)36.27%
EPS 3Y13.85%
EPS 5Y24.81%
EPS Q2Q%65.67%
EPS Next Y44.85%
EPS Next 2Y7.16%
EPS Next 3Y0.51%
EPS Next 5Y4.44%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.59%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.17%
Revenue growth 5Y5.28%
Sales Q2Q%21.09%
Revenue Next Year18.43%
Revenue Next 2Y5.75%
Revenue Next 3Y2.17%
Revenue Next 5Y1.82%
EBIT growth 1Y22.44%
EBIT growth 3Y-7.81%
EBIT growth 5Y12.87%
EBIT Next Year69.9%
EBIT Next 3Y9.75%
EBIT Next 5Y8.93%
FCF growth 1Y-29.17%
FCF growth 3Y-9.42%
FCF growth 5Y9.75%
OCF growth 1Y-8%
OCF growth 3Y-7.54%
OCF growth 5Y8.58%
CF INDUSTRIES HOLDINGS INC / CF FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of CF INDUSTRIES HOLDINGS INC (CF) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to CF.
What is the valuation status of CF INDUSTRIES HOLDINGS INC (CF) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 9 / 10 to CF INDUSTRIES HOLDINGS INC (CF). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is CF INDUSTRIES HOLDINGS INC (CF) stock?
CF INDUSTRIES HOLDINGS INC (CF) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of CF INDUSTRIES HOLDINGS INC (CF) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CF INDUSTRIES HOLDINGS INC (CF) is 10.47 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.81.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for CF stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CF INDUSTRIES HOLDINGS INC (CF) is expected to grow by 44.85% in the next year.