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Net Profit Margin: 30.97%

Is the net profit margin high or low?

The net profit margin of 30.97% is 47% above its 5-year average of 21.12%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-13.58%–34.38%).

As of Thursday, June 25, 2026. 37.01% above its 12-month average of 22.60%.

Profit Margin

CF Profit Margin

30.97%

Reported quarterly profit margin; no daily interpolation.

+99.90% 5Y
CF Net Profit Margin

CF Average Net Profit Margin Chart

CF Net Profit Margin

CF Current vs Average Net Profit Margin Chart

CF Net Profit Margin Metrics

NET PROFIT MARGIN

30.97%

NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG TTM

22.60%

NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 3Y

21.73%

NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 5Y

22.86%

NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 10Y

14.20%

NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 15Y

17.16%

NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 20Y

15.44%

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+37.01%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+42.53%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+35.49%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+118.04%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+80.48%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+100.52%

CF Competitors' Net Profit Margin

NAMEMARKET CAPNET PROFIT MARGINTTM3Y5Y
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)$15.84B30.97%22.60%21.73%22.86%
Alcoa Corporation (AA)vs ›$13.80B8.17%4.75%0.62%0.68%
CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (CX)vs ›$17.91B2.74%5.90%4.68%2.07%
Solstice Advanced Materials Inc. (SOLS)vs ›$13.76B2.69%8.64%13.58%13.58%
DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DD)vs ›$18.61B-0.30%-2.84%10.72%12.30%
Avery Dennison Corporation (AVY)vs ›$12.70B7.66%7.77%7.55%7.83%
United States Steel Corporation (X)vs ›$12.42B0.64%3.71%10.00%3.85%
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF)vs ›$19.36B7.90%-0.59%-9.64%-4.85%
Dow Inc. (DOW)vs ›$21.12B-7.02%-1.98%1.35%3.35%
MP Materials Corp. (MP)vs ›$10.06B-20.48%-31.64%0.28%4.26%

Margin Comparison

Operating Margin

35.7%

Net Profit Margin

31.0%

Net Profit Margin Formula & Definition

Net Profit Margin = Net Income / Revenue

Net profit margin is the percentage of revenue that becomes net income after all expenses, taxes, and interest.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Net Profit Margin FAQ

What is the net profit margin for CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)?
The net profit margin for CF stock is 30.97%.
Is CF Industries Holdings, Inc.'s net profit margin high or low?
The net profit margin of 30.97% is 47% above its 5-year average of 21.12%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-13.58%–34.38%).
What is the TTM average net profit margin for CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)?
The TTM average net profit margin for CF stock is 22.60%.
What is the 3Y average net profit margin for CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)?
The 3Y average net profit margin for CF stock is 21.73%.
What is the 5Y average net profit margin for CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)?
The 5Y average net profit margin for CF stock is 22.86%.
What is the 10Y average net profit margin for CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)?
The 10Y average net profit margin for CF stock is 14.20%.
What is the 15Y average net profit margin for CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)?
The 15Y average net profit margin for CF stock is 17.16%.
What is the 20Y average net profit margin for CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)?
The 20Y average net profit margin for CF stock is 15.44%.

CF Net Profit Margin History

DATENET PROFIT MARGIN
2026-03-3130.97%
2025-12-3121.58%
2025-09-3021.28%
2025-06-3020.42%
2025-03-3118.76%
2024-12-3121.52%
2024-09-3020.15%
2024-06-3026.72%
2024-03-3113.20%
2023-12-3117.44%
2023-09-3012.88%
2023-06-3029.69%
2023-03-3127.83%
2022-12-3132.98%
2022-09-3018.87%
2022-06-3034.38%
2022-03-3130.79%
2021-12-3127.76%
2021-09-30-13.58%
2021-06-3015.49%
2021-03-3114.41%
2020-12-317.89%
2020-09-30-3.31%
2020-06-3015.78%
2020-03-317.00%
2019-12-315.24%
2019-09-306.26%
2019-06-3018.84%
2019-03-318.99%
2018-12-314.33%
2018-09-302.88%
2018-06-3011.38%
2018-03-316.58%
2017-12-3142.31%
2017-09-30-10.00%
2017-06-300.27%
2017-03-31-2.22%
2016-12-31-36.91%
2016-09-30-4.41%
2016-06-304.14%
2016-03-312.59%
2015-12-312.37%
2015-09-309.70%
2015-06-3026.84%
2015-03-3124.22%
2014-12-3119.59%
2014-09-3014.21%
2014-06-3021.23%
2014-03-3162.56%
2013-12-3124.56%
2013-09-3021.34%
2013-06-3029.05%
2013-03-3130.42%
2012-12-3131.77%
2012-09-3029.67%
2012-06-3034.93%
2012-03-3124.12%
2011-12-3125.54%
2011-09-3023.57%
2011-06-3027.05%
2011-03-3124.02%
2010-12-3116.18%
2010-09-305.26%
2010-06-308.04%
2010-03-31-0.88%
2009-12-3110.14%
2009-09-308.95%
2009-06-3021.49%
2009-03-319.21%
2008-12-3117.73%
2008-09-304.61%
2008-06-3024.86%
2008-03-3123.80%
2007-12-3115.88%
2007-09-3014.84%
2007-06-3011.03%
2007-03-3112.78%
2006-12-311.58%
2006-09-301.93%
2006-06-306.41%
2006-03-31-6.14%
2005-12-31-2.76%
2005-09-30-25.43%
2005-06-307.90%
2004-12-313.79%
2004-09-304.38%

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
Basic Materials / Agricultural Inputs
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Agricultural Inputs
CEO
Christopher D. Bohn