CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF) Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): 14.27%
Is CF Industries Holdings, Inc.’s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
CF Industries Holdings, Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) of 14.27% is 11% below its 5-year average of 15.95%, around the middle of its 5-year range (5.12%–34.88%).
As of Wednesday, June 24, 2026. 10.79% above its 12-month average of 12.88%.
CF Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
Reported annual fiscal-period values; no daily interpolation.
CF Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
CF Current vs Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
CF Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Metrics
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
14.27%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM
12.88%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y
18.68%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y
15.95%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y
9.95%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y
11.70%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y
12.52%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+10.79%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-23.62%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-10.51%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+43.38%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+21.94%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+13.94%
CF Competitors' Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF) | $15.70B | 14.27% | 12.88% | 18.68% | 15.95% |
| Alcoa Corporation (AA)vs › | $14.54B | 6.12% | 3.51% | 1.90% | 2.78% |
| CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (CX)vs › | $17.44B | 3.98% | 5.79% | 4.14% | 3.44% |
| United States Steel Corporation (X)vs › | $12.42B | 1.24% | 5.50% | 14.46% | 8.82% |
| Avery Dennison Corporation (AVY)vs › | $12.37B | 12.31% | 12.31% | 12.82% | 13.42% |
| International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF)vs › | $19.07B | 3.19% | 2.91% | -1.44% | -0.11% |
| DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DD)vs › | $19.13B | 2.18% | 2.86% | 3.62% | 3.63% |
| Dow Inc. (DOW)vs › | $21.18B | 0.51% | 1.87% | 4.25% | 5.41% |
| MP Materials Corp. (MP)vs › | $10.13B | -2.36% | -3.92% | 1.14% | 1.71% |
| Smurfit Westrock PLC (SW)vs › | $23.27B | 3.59% | 2.54% | 6.03% | 6.85% |
Capital Efficiency
ROIC
14.3%
ROE
32.9%
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Formula & Definition
ROIC = NOPAT / Invested Capital
Return on invested capital measures the after-tax return a company earns on all capital (debt and equity) invested in the business.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) FAQ
- What is the return on invested capital (ROIC) for CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) for CF stock is 14.27%.
- Is CF Industries Holdings, Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
- CF Industries Holdings, Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) of 14.27% is 11% below its 5-year average of 15.95%, around the middle of its 5-year range (5.12%–34.88%).
- What is the TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)?
- The TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CF stock is 12.88%.
- What is the 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)?
- The 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CF stock is 18.68%.
- What is the 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)?
- The 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CF stock is 15.95%.
- What is the 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)?
- The 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CF stock is 9.95%.
- What is the 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)?
- The 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CF stock is 11.70%.
- What is the 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)?
- The 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CF stock is 12.52%.
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) History
| DATE | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 14.27% |
| 2024-12-31 | 11.49% |
| 2023-12-31 | 14.09% |
| 2022-12-31 | 34.88% |
| 2021-12-31 | 15.83% |
| 2020-12-31 | 5.12% |
| 2019-12-31 | 6.82% |
| 2018-12-31 | 4.54% |
| 2017-12-31 | -9.22% |
| 2016-12-31 | 2.61% |
| 2015-12-31 | 9.05% |
| 2014-12-31 | 10.06% |
| 2013-12-31 | 16.09% |
| 2012-12-31 | 21.57% |
| 2011-12-31 | 23.70% |
| 2010-12-31 | 8.60% |
| 2009-12-31 | 25.81% |
| 2008-12-31 | 50.86% |
| 2007-12-31 | 31.26% |
| 2006-12-31 | 10.98% |
| 2005-12-31 | -7.07% |
| 2004-12-31 | 8.10% |
| 2003-12-31 | 0.00% |
| 2002-12-31 | 0.00% |
| 2001-12-31 | 0.00% |
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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.
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Agricultural Inputs
- CEO
- Christopher D. Bohn