(CF) CF Industries Holdings - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US1252691001

CF: Nitrogen Products, Hydrogen Products

CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CF) is a leading global manufacturer and distributor of hydrogen and nitrogen products, serving energy, agricultural, and industrial sectors. The company operates through five main segments: Ammonia, Granular Urea, UAN, AN, and Other. Its core products include anhydrous ammonia, granular urea, urea ammonium nitrate (UAN), and ammonium nitrate. Additionally, CF Industries produces diesel exhaust fluid, urea liquor, nitric acid, and aqua ammonia. The company primarily caters to cooperatives, independent fertilizer distributors, retailers, traders, wholesalers, and industrial users. Headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois, CF Industries was founded in 1946 and has established itself as a key player in the global fertilizer and chemical industries.

CF Industries operates a extensive network of production facilities and distribution channels across North America, Europe, and other international markets. The companys strategic focus includes advancing sustainable practices, optimizing supply chain efficiency, and developing innovative solutions for nitrogen-based products. With a market capitalization of approximately $12.5 billion, CF Industries is well-positioned to meet growing global demand for fertilizers and clean energy solutions. The companys financial performance reflects its strong operational framework, with a return on equity (RoE) of 16.04%, indicating robust profitability.

3-Month Forecast Based on and , CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CF) is expected to experience moderate price volatility in the near term. The stock is currently trading at $75.54, slightly above its 20-day simple moving average (SMA) of $74.79 but below its 50-day and 200-day SMAs of $77.22 and $81.40, respectively. This indicates a potential short-term bullish trend but a longer-term downtrend. The average true range (ATR) of $2.72 suggests manageable volatility. From a perspective, CF Industries forward P/E ratio of 12.11, compared to its current P/E of 11.15, signals investor expectations of future earnings growth. However, the price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 2.50 and price-to-sales (P/S) ratio of 2.11 suggest the stock may be trading at a premium relative to its book value and revenue. Overall, the stock is expected to remain range-bound with potential upside driven by strong demand for nitrogen-based products and downside risks tied to macroeconomic factors.

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CF Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 13,046m
Sector Basic Materials
Industry Agricultural Inputs
GiC Sub-Industry Fertilizers & Agricultural Chemicals
IPO / Inception 2005-08-11

CF Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 64.2
Fundamental 69.5
Dividend Rating 75.9
Rel. Strength 18.5
Analysts 3.45/5
Fair Price Momentum 87.78 USD
Fair Price DCF 225.66 USD

CF Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 2.50%
Yield on Cost 5y 8.23%
Annual Growth 5y 10.76%
Payout Consistency 97.9%

CF Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -34.3%
Growth Correlation 12m 35.6%
Growth Correlation 5y 64.8%
CAGR 5y 27.13%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.56
Sharpe Ratio 12m 2.01
Alpha 4.47
Beta 0.290
Volatility 34.16%
Current Volume 3002.1k
Average Volume 20d 2263.9k
What is the price of CF stocks?
As of May 09, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 80.69 with a total of 3,002,100 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +2.96%, over one month by +12.01%, over three months by -3.40% and over the past year by +10.32%.
Is CF Industries Holdings a good stock to buy?
Yes, based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, CF Industries Holdings (NYSE:CF) is currently (May 2025) a good stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 69.52 and therefor a positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of CF as of May 2025 is 87.78. This means that CF is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 8.79%.
Is CF a buy, sell or hold?
CF Industries Holdings has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.45. Therefor, it is recommend to hold CF.
  • Strong Buy: 4
  • Buy: 3
  • Hold: 14
  • Sell: 1
  • Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecast for CF stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, CF CF Industries Holdings will be worth about 94.8 in May 2026. The stock is currently trading at 80.69. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +17.49%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 86.7 7.4%
Analysts Target Price 88 9%
ValueRay Target Price 94.8 17.5%