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Interest Coverage Ratio: 16.41x

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Is the interest coverage ratio high or low?

The interest coverage ratio of 16.41x is 14% above its 5-year average of 14.41x, around the middle of its 5-year range (2.48x–24.00x).

As of Thursday, June 25, 2026. 2.10% below its 12-month average of 16.76x.

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Interest Coverage

CF Interest Coverage Ratio

16.41x

Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation.

+365.37% 5Y
CF Interest Coverage Ratio

CF Average Interest Coverage Ratio Chart

CF Interest Coverage Ratio

CF Current vs Average Interest Coverage Ratio Chart

CF Interest Coverage Ratio Metrics

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO

16.41x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM

16.76x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y

15.10x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y

14.41x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y

8.33x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y

11.12x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y

10.69x

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-2.10%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+8.69%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+13.88%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+97.11%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+47.62%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+53.48%

CF Competitors' Interest Coverage Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPINTEREST COVERAGE RATIOTTM3Y5Y
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)$15.84B16.41x16.76x15.10x14.41x
Albemarle Corporation (ALB)vs ›$16.63B0.45x0.45x7.62x7.74x
Alcoa Corporation (AA)vs ›$14.01B4.80x6.13x9.43x8.81x
Solstice Advanced Materials Inc. (SOLS)vs ›$13.80B26.14x15.62x32.20x32.20x
CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (CX)vs ›$17.91B3.29x3.17x3.33x3.16x
DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DD)vs ›$18.61B2.75x3.88x4.05x3.80x
Avery Dennison Corporation (AVY)vs ›$12.70B8.15x8.15x9.64x10.98x
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF)vs ›$19.17B3.68x3.09x3.09x3.13x
United States Steel Corporation (X)vs ›$12.42B10.00x18.21x17.86x14.55x
Dow Inc. (DOW)vs ›$21.12B0.30x1.51x3.66x4.83x

Financial Health Indicators

Interest Coverage

16.4x

Debt/Equity

0.82

Current Ratio

3.37

Formula: Interest Coverage = EBIT / Interest Expense

Reference ranges:

  • < 1.5x: EBIT is less than 1.5 times interest expense
  • 1.5x - 3x: EBIT is between 1.5 and 3 times interest expense
  • 3x - 5x: EBIT is between 3 and 5 times interest expense
  • > 5x: EBIT is more than 5 times interest expense

Note: Interest coverage should be compared with historical interest expense, operating income, and industry capital structure.

Interest Coverage Ratio Formula & Definition

Interest Coverage = EBIT / Interest Expense

The interest coverage ratio measures operating earnings relative to interest expense.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Interest Coverage Ratio FAQ

What is the interest coverage ratio for CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)?
The interest coverage ratio for CF stock is 16.41x.
Is CF Industries Holdings, Inc.'s interest coverage ratio high or low?
The interest coverage ratio of 16.41x is 14% above its 5-year average of 14.41x, around the middle of its 5-year range (2.48x–24.00x).
What is the TTM average interest coverage ratio for CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)?
The TTM average interest coverage ratio for CF stock is 16.76x.
What is the 3Y average interest coverage ratio for CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)?
The 3Y average interest coverage ratio for CF stock is 15.10x.
What is the 5Y average interest coverage ratio for CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)?
The 5Y average interest coverage ratio for CF stock is 14.41x.
What is the 10Y average interest coverage ratio for CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)?
The 10Y average interest coverage ratio for CF stock is 8.33x.
What is the 15Y average interest coverage ratio for CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)?
The 15Y average interest coverage ratio for CF stock is 11.12x.
What is the 20Y average interest coverage ratio for CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)?
The 20Y average interest coverage ratio for CF stock is 10.69x.

CF Interest Coverage Ratio History

DATEINTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
2026-03-3116.41x
2025-12-3116.54x
2025-09-3014.15x
2025-06-3020.69x
2025-03-3116.03x
2024-12-319.47x
2024-06-3016.30x
2024-03-318.78x
2023-12-3113.46x
2023-09-308.13x
2023-06-3020.36x
2023-03-3120.88x
2022-09-3018.46x
2022-06-3023.29x
2022-03-316.57x
2021-12-3124.00x
2021-09-308.17x
2021-06-309.63x
2021-03-312.48x
2020-12-313.53x
2020-09-300.94x
2020-06-305.78x
2020-03-313.14x
2019-12-313.18x
2019-09-302.76x
2019-06-307.39x
2019-03-312.73x
2018-12-313.02x
2018-09-302.03x
2018-06-304.21x
2018-03-312.22x
2017-12-311.36x
2017-09-30-0.37x
2017-06-301.80x
2017-03-311.40x
2016-12-31-0.31x
2016-09-30-0.35x
2016-06-303.90x
2016-03-312.55x
2015-12-313.43x
2015-09-301.95x
2015-06-3023.68x
2015-03-3110.83x
2014-12-3110.19x
2014-09-305.31x
2014-06-3010.48x
2014-03-3129.25x
2013-12-3114.19x
2013-09-309.40x
2013-06-3025.81x
2013-03-3116.06x
2012-12-3121.57x
2012-09-3023.24x
2012-06-3022.19x
2012-03-3121.72x
2011-12-3127.01x
2011-09-3017.67x
2011-06-3026.96x
2011-03-3110.26x
2010-12-318.58x
2010-09-302.25x
2010-06-303.13x
2010-03-31-66.25x
2009-12-31177.75x
2009-09-30224.50x
2009-06-301317.33x
2009-03-31309.25x
2008-06-301130.25x
2008-03-31629.00x
2006-12-313.76x

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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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