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Is the gross margin high or low?

The gross margin of 37.56% is in line with its 5-year average of 39.35%, around the middle of its 5-year range (16.60%–58.51%).

As of Thursday, June 25, 2026. 7.12% below its 12-month average of 40.44%.

Operating Margin|Profit Margin|P/S Ratio|All Metrics
Gross Margin

CF Gross Margin

37.56%

Reported quarterly gross margin; no daily interpolation.

+18.59% 5Y
CF Gross Margin

CF Average Gross Margin Chart

CF Gross Margin

CF Current vs Average Gross Margin Chart

CF Gross Margin Metrics

GROSS MARGIN

37.56%

GROSS MARGIN AVG TTM

40.44%

GROSS MARGIN AVG 3Y

38.15%

GROSS MARGIN AVG 5Y

39.35%

GROSS MARGIN AVG 10Y

29.40%

GROSS MARGIN AVG 15Y

33.85%

GROSS MARGIN AVG 20Y

31.46%

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-7.12%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-1.53%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-4.55%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+27.78%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+10.98%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+19.39%

CF Competitors' Gross Margin

NAMEMARKET CAPGROSS MARGINTTM3Y5Y
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)$15.84B37.56%40.44%38.15%39.35%
Alcoa Corporation (AA)vs ›$13.80B15.20%14.62%11.66%12.65%
CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (CX)vs ›$17.91B33.30%33.30%32.71%32.55%
Solstice Advanced Materials Inc. (SOLS)vs ›$13.76B31.18%33.30%35.22%35.22%
DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DD)vs ›$18.61B33.79%30.91%30.71%30.89%
Avery Dennison Corporation (AVY)vs ›$12.70B28.76%28.75%27.84%27.73%
United States Steel Corporation (X)vs ›$12.42B7.57%11.28%17.81%13.29%
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF)vs ›$19.36B36.35%36.03%34.38%35.10%
Dow Inc. (DOW)vs ›$21.12B6.16%8.18%10.33%12.12%
MP Materials Corp. (MP)vs ›$10.06B24.16%-17.58%21.33%33.72%

Gross Margin Analysis

Gross Margin

37.6%

(Revenue - COGS) / Revenue

Gross Margin Formula & Definition

Gross Margin = Gross Profit / Revenue

Gross margin is the percentage of revenue remaining after the cost of goods sold, reflecting core product profitability.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Gross Margin FAQ

What is the gross margin for CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)?
The gross margin for CF stock is 37.56%.
Is CF Industries Holdings, Inc.'s gross margin high or low?
The gross margin of 37.56% is in line with its 5-year average of 39.35%, around the middle of its 5-year range (16.60%–58.51%).
What is the TTM average gross margin for CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)?
The TTM average gross margin for CF stock is 40.44%.
What is the 3Y average gross margin for CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)?
The 3Y average gross margin for CF stock is 38.15%.
What is the 5Y average gross margin for CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)?
The 5Y average gross margin for CF stock is 39.35%.
What is the 10Y average gross margin for CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)?
The 10Y average gross margin for CF stock is 29.40%.
What is the 15Y average gross margin for CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)?
The 15Y average gross margin for CF stock is 33.85%.
What is the 20Y average gross margin for CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)?
The 20Y average gross margin for CF stock is 31.46%.

CF Gross Margin History

DATEGROSS MARGIN
2026-03-3137.56%
2025-12-3141.08%
2025-09-3038.10%
2025-06-3044.76%
2025-03-3140.71%
2024-12-3134.32%
2024-09-3032.55%
2024-06-3043.19%
2024-03-3128.10%
2023-12-3134.82%
2023-09-3030.24%
2023-06-3045.30%
2023-03-3145.18%
2022-12-3151.61%
2022-09-3039.42%
2022-06-3058.51%
2022-03-3157.46%
2021-12-3143.78%
2021-09-3031.42%
2021-06-3031.68%
2021-03-3116.60%
2020-12-3116.88%
2020-09-3011.10%
2020-06-3027.74%
2020-03-3119.77%
2019-12-3122.69%
2019-09-3022.16%
2019-06-3033.16%
2019-03-3122.18%
2018-12-3120.76%
2018-09-3016.63%
2018-06-3023.85%
2018-03-3119.64%
2017-12-3113.92%
2017-09-301.72%
2017-06-3017.17%
2017-03-3115.24%
2016-12-311.27%
2016-09-304.85%
2016-06-3046.47%
2016-03-3121.61%
2015-12-3125.13%
2015-09-3017.79%
2015-06-3052.31%
2015-03-3143.62%
2014-12-3136.52%
2014-09-3032.68%
2014-06-3040.08%
2014-03-3139.10%
2013-12-3144.77%
2013-09-3035.20%
2013-06-3050.45%
2013-03-3150.51%
2012-12-3144.30%
2012-09-3051.64%
2012-06-3060.11%
2012-03-3146.60%
2011-12-3150.35%
2011-09-3045.45%
2011-06-3048.14%
2011-03-3144.72%
2010-12-3139.10%
2010-09-3018.51%
2010-06-3030.34%
2010-03-3125.68%
2009-12-3124.89%
2009-09-3028.83%
2009-06-3043.09%
2009-03-3123.85%
2008-12-3133.65%
2008-09-3011.84%
2008-06-3040.47%
2008-03-3140.64%
2007-12-3127.68%
2007-09-3025.96%
2007-06-3020.92%
2007-03-3123.48%
2006-12-318.47%
2006-09-306.83%
2006-06-3015.22%
2006-03-31-5.67%
2005-12-310.49%
2005-09-3015.58%
2005-06-3017.61%
2004-12-3114.90%
2004-09-3013.44%

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About CF Industries Holdings, Inc.

CF Industries Holdings, Inc. is a global producer and distributor of hydrogen and nitrogen-based products. These essential chemicals serve a variety of purposes worldwide, including energy generation, agricultural fertilization, environmental emissions reduction, and numerous other industrial applications. The company's core product lineup features vital nitrogen compounds such as anhydrous ammonia, granular urea, urea ammonium nitrate (UAN), and different forms of ammonium nitrate. In addition to these primary offerings, CF Industries also provides specialized chemicals like diesel exhaust fluid, urea liquor, nitric acid, and aqua ammonia, alongside complex fertilizers containing nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. Its diverse customer base includes agricultural cooperatives, independent fertilizer distributors, commodity traders, wholesalers, and a wide array of industrial end-users. Founded in 1946, the firm is headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois.

Northbrook, IL
2,800 employees
www.cfindustries.com
Basic Materials / Agricultural Inputs
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Agricultural Inputs
CEO
Christopher D. Bohn
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