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Debt to Equity Ratio: 0.68

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Is the debt to equity ratio high or low?

The debt to equity ratio of 0.68 is 12% below its 5-year average of 0.77, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.56–1.31).

As of Thursday, June 25, 2026. 4.65% below its 12-month average of 0.71.

Current Ratio|Quick Ratio|ROE|All Metrics
Debt to Equity

CF Debt to Equity Ratio

0.68

Reported quarterly debt to equity ratio; no daily interpolation.

-44.26% 5Y
CF Debt to Equity Ratio

CF Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart

CF Debt to Equity Ratio

CF Current vs Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart

CF Debt to Equity Ratio Metrics

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO

0.68

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG TTM

0.71

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 3Y

0.62

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 5Y

0.66

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 10Y

1.15

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 15Y

1.00

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 20Y

0.77

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-4.65%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+8.66%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+2.04%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-40.92%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-32.08%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-12.43%

CF Competitors' Debt to Equity Ratio

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MP Materials Corp. (MP)vs ›$10.06B0.440.660.580.52

Financial Health

Debt/Equity

0.68

Current Ratio

3.37

Debt to Equity Ratio Formula & Definition

Debt to Equity measures financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholders' equity.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Debt to Equity Ratio FAQ

What is the debt to equity ratio for CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)?
The debt to equity ratio for CF stock is 0.68.
Is CF Industries Holdings, Inc.'s debt to equity ratio high or low?
The debt to equity ratio of 0.68 is 12% below its 5-year average of 0.77, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.56–1.31).
What is the TTM average debt to equity ratio for CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)?
The TTM average debt to equity ratio for CF stock is 0.71.
What is the 3Y average debt to equity ratio for CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)?
The 3Y average debt to equity ratio for CF stock is 0.62.
What is the 5Y average debt to equity ratio for CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)?
The 5Y average debt to equity ratio for CF stock is 0.66.
What is the 10Y average debt to equity ratio for CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)?
The 10Y average debt to equity ratio for CF stock is 1.15.
What is the 15Y average debt to equity ratio for CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)?
The 15Y average debt to equity ratio for CF stock is 1.00.
What is the 20Y average debt to equity ratio for CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)?
The 20Y average debt to equity ratio for CF stock is 0.77.

CF Debt to Equity Ratio History

DATEDEBT TO EQUITY RATIO
2026-03-310.68
2025-12-310.82
2025-09-300.70
2025-06-300.67
2025-03-310.69
2024-12-310.65
2024-09-300.63
2024-06-300.59
2024-03-310.59
2023-12-310.57
2023-09-300.57
2023-06-300.56
2023-03-310.60
2022-12-310.64
2022-09-300.73
2022-06-300.70
2022-03-310.93
2021-12-311.16
2021-09-301.27
2021-06-301.22
2021-03-311.31
2020-12-311.45
2020-09-301.50
2020-06-301.48
2020-03-311.74
2019-12-311.46
2019-09-301.67
2019-06-301.63
2019-03-311.69
2018-12-311.59
2018-09-301.37
2018-06-301.32
2018-03-311.31
2017-12-311.31
2017-09-301.83
2017-06-301.77
2017-03-311.76
2016-12-311.73
2016-09-301.44
2016-06-301.39
2016-03-311.37
2015-12-311.39
2015-09-301.36
2015-06-301.12
2015-03-311.13
2014-12-311.09
2014-09-301.02
2014-06-301.02
2014-03-310.93
2013-12-310.61
2013-09-300.61
2013-06-300.62
2013-03-310.28
2012-12-310.27
2012-09-300.29
2012-06-300.32
2012-03-310.33
2011-12-310.36
2011-09-300.38
2011-06-300.33
2011-03-310.37
2010-12-310.48
2010-09-300.58
2010-06-300.69
2010-03-310.00
2009-12-310.00
2009-09-300.00
2009-06-300.00
2009-03-310.00
2008-12-310.00
2008-09-300.00
2008-06-300.00
2008-03-310.00
2007-12-310.00
2007-09-300.00
2007-06-300.00
2007-03-310.01
2006-12-310.01
2006-09-300.01
2006-06-300.01
2006-03-310.01
2005-12-310.01
2005-09-300.01
2005-06-300.29
2004-12-310.33
2004-09-300.00

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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.

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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