CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF) FCF Payout Ratio: 20.00%
Is CF Industries Holdings, Inc.’s FCF payout ratio high or low?
CF Industries Holdings, Inc.'s FCF payout ratio of 20.00% is 19% above its 5-year average of 16.79%, around the middle of its 5-year range (9.02%–27.98%).
2.95% above its 12-month average of 19.43%.
CF FCF Payout Ratio Chart
Reported annual fiscal-period values; no daily interpolation.
CF Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
CF Current vs Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
CF FCF Payout Ratio Metrics
FCF PAYOUT RATIO
20.00%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM
19.43%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y
15.41%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y
16.79%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y
19.45%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y
16.10%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y
13.82%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+2.95%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+29.74%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+19.15%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+2.85%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+24.22%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+44.75%
Payout Ratio Comparison
FCF Payout Ratio
20.0%
Earnings Payout Ratio
22.3%
Dividend Yield
1.96%
FCF Yield
10.27%
Annual FCF Payout Ratio History
| Year | Free Cash Flow | Dividends Paid | FCF Payout Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.80B | $326.00M | 18.1% |
| 2024 | $1.75B | $364.00M | 20.8% |
| 2023 | $2.26B | $311.00M | 13.8% |
| 2022 | $3.39B | $306.00M | 9.0% |
| 2021 | $2.35B | $260.00M | 11.1% |
| 2020 | $922.00M | $258.00M | 28.0% |
| 2019 | $1.10B | $265.00M | 24.1% |
| 2018 | $1.07B | $280.00M | 26.0% |
| 2017 | $1.16B | $280.00M | 24.2% |
| 2016 | ($1.59B) | $280.00M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2015 | ($1.27B) | $282.00M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2014 | ($399.90M) | $255.70M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2013 | $643.00M | $129.10M | 20.1% |
| 2012 | $1.85B | $102.70M | 5.5% |
| 2011 | $1.83B | $68.70M | 3.8% |
| 2010 | $936.30M | $46.20M | 4.9% |
| 2009 | $446.10M | $131.70M | 29.5% |
| 2008 | $496.80M | $22.00M | 4.4% |
| 2007 | $585.00M | $4.50M | 0.8% |
| 2006 | $144.30M | $4.40M | 3.0% |
| 2005 | $67.80M | $1.10M | 1.6% |
| 2004 | $310.55M | $26.32M | 8.5% |
| 2003 | ($47.20M) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
Formula: FCF Payout Ratio = Dividends Paid / Free Cash Flow × 100
FCF payout and earnings payout:
- FCF represents operating cash flow after capital expenditures
- FCF payout compares dividends paid with free cash flow
- FCF payout above 100% means dividends paid exceeded free cash flow for the period
- Earnings payout compares dividends paid with net income
Reading the series: Use the chart and table to compare dividend payments with cash generation over time.
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. FCF Payout Ratio Formula & Definition
FCF Payout Ratio measures what percentage of free cash flow is paid out as dividends. Unlike earnings-based payout, it compares dividends with cash generated after capital expenditures.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. FCF Payout Ratio FAQ
- What is the FCF payout ratio for CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)?
- The FCF payout ratio for CF stock is 20.00%.
- Is CF Industries Holdings, Inc.'s FCF payout ratio high or low?
- CF Industries Holdings, Inc.'s FCF payout ratio of 20.00% is 19% above its 5-year average of 16.79%, around the middle of its 5-year range (9.02%–27.98%).
- What is the TTM average FCF payout ratio for CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)?
- The TTM average FCF payout ratio for CF stock is 19.43%.
- What is the 3Y average FCF payout ratio for CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)?
- The 3Y average FCF payout ratio for CF stock is 15.41%.
- What is the 5Y average FCF payout ratio for CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)?
- The 5Y average FCF payout ratio for CF stock is 16.79%.
- What is the 10Y average FCF payout ratio for CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)?
- The 10Y average FCF payout ratio for CF stock is 19.45%.
- What is the 15Y average FCF payout ratio for CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)?
- The 15Y average FCF payout ratio for CF stock is 16.10%.
- What is the 20Y average FCF payout ratio for CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)?
- The 20Y average FCF payout ratio for CF stock is 13.82%.
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. FCF Payout Ratio History
| DATE | FCF PAYOUT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 18.09% |
| 2024-12-31 | 20.76% |
| 2023-12-31 | 13.79% |
| 2022-12-31 | 9.02% |
| 2021-12-31 | 11.07% |
| 2020-12-31 | 27.98% |
| 2019-12-31 | 24.07% |
| 2018-12-31 | 26.05% |
| 2017-12-31 | 24.18% |
| 2013-12-31 | 20.08% |
| 2012-12-31 | 5.55% |
| 2011-12-31 | 3.75% |
| 2010-12-31 | 4.93% |
| 2009-12-31 | 29.52% |
| 2008-12-31 | 4.43% |
| 2007-12-31 | 0.77% |
| 2006-12-31 | 3.05% |
| 2005-12-31 | 1.62% |
| 2004-12-31 | 8.48% |
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