CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF) — Stock Score Summary

CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF) has a MoatMap StockRank of 99/100 based on Quality (78/100), Value (54/100), and Momentum (66/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. CF Industries, a US domestic fertilizer producer, is a direct beneficiary of the 'Persistent Supply Shock Inflation' theme, as global energy and commodity shocks drive structurally higher fertilizer prices that the market is underpricing. This provides a powerful, unpriced macro tailwind and asymmetric risk-reward, aligning with Druckenmiller's view of a regime shift. As an essential agricultural input, the company benefits from strong demand, and its US-based production provides a potential cost advantage in a dislocated global energy market, further supported by its role as an inflation hedge in a 'Higher-for-Longer Rates' environment. [BUYBACK TAILWIND: Active buyback (SEC): $1.36B repurchased (ending 2025-12-31)] [BUYBACK TAILWIND: Active buyback (SEC): $1.36B repurchased (ending 2025-12-31)] [BUYBACK TAILWIND: Active buyback (SEC): $1.36B repurchased (ending 2025-12-31)] [BUYBACK TAILWIND: Active buyback (SEC): $1.36B repurchased (ending 2025-12-31)]

CF Industries Holdings, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of hydrogen and nitrogen products, including ammonia, urea, and UAN, essential for agricultural and industrial applications. The company benefits from its extensive, low-cost production network and strategic access to North American natural gas, providing a significant competitive advantage in the global fertilizer market. Its scale and integrated distribution capabilities solidify its position as a major basic materials provider.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$121.70
Market Cap$18.7B
P/E (TTM)11.52
P/E (Forward)12.49
Price/Book3.68
Return on Equity27.3%
Return on Invested Capital18.1%
Debt/Equity43.85
Gross Margin39.1%
Operating Margin33.6%
Revenue Growth19.4%
Dividend Yield1.6%
Free Cash Flow$1.1B

CF Industries Holdings, Inc. operates in the Agricultural Inputs industry, part of the Basic Materials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CF Industries Holdings, Inc.’s (CF) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF) is 99/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (78), Value (54), and Momentum (66) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does CF Industries Holdings, Inc. have an economic moat?
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF) has a Quality factor score of 78/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is CF Industries Holdings, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 99/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is CF Industries Holdings, Inc. in?
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Agricultural Inputs industry (United States).