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CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF) Free Cash Flow Yield: 10.27%

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Is CF Industries Holdings, Inc.’s free cash flow yield high or low?

CF Industries Holdings, Inc.'s free cash flow yield of 10.27% is 18% below its 5-year average of 12.45%, around the middle of its 5-year range (1.65%–26.04%).

As of Wednesday, June 24, 2026. 10.72% below its 12-month average of 11.50%.

Free Cash Flow CAGR|Earnings Yield|Dividend Yield|P/FCF Ratio|All Metrics
CF Free Cash Flow Yield

CF Free Cash Flow Yield Chart

10.27%
-10.07% 1Y
CF Free Cash Flow Yield

CF Average Free Cash Flow Yield Chart

CF Free Cash Flow Yield

CF Current vs Average Free Cash Flow Yield Chart

CF Free Cash Flow Yield Metrics

FREE CASH FLOW YIELD

10.27%

FREE CASH FLOW YIELD AVG TTM

11.50%

FREE CASH FLOW YIELD AVG 3Y

10.38%

FREE CASH FLOW YIELD AVG 5Y

12.45%

FREE CASH FLOW YIELD AVG 10Y

11.80%

FREE CASH FLOW YIELD AVG 15Y

11.79%

FREE CASH FLOW YIELD AVG 20Y

10.78%

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-10.72%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-1.05%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-17.54%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-12.98%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-12.92%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-4.75%

CF Competitors' Free Cash Flow Yield

NAMEMARKET CAPFREE CASH FLOW YIELDTTM3Y5Y
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)$15.70B10.27%11.50%10.38%12.45%
Alcoa Corporation (AA)vs ›$14.54B1.96%4.65%3.96%5.00%
CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (CX)vs ›$17.44B58.14%14.28%9.66%8.86%
Solstice Advanced Materials Inc. (SOLS)vs ›$13.76B1.02%2.17%2.17%2.17%
United States Steel Corporation (X)vs ›$12.42BN/A20.62%31.04%27.76%
Avery Dennison Corporation (AVY)vs ›$12.37B7.18%5.18%4.28%4.36%
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF)vs ›$19.07B2.07%2.32%2.93%2.56%
DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DD)vs ›$19.13B5.75%7.47%8.30%8.87%
Dow Inc. (DOW)vs ›$21.18BN/A4.91%10.08%10.62%
MP Materials Corp. (MP)vs ›$10.13BN/A1.06%1.03%1.03%

Yield Comparison

FCF Yield

10.27%

Earnings Yield

10.89%

Dividend Yield

1.96%

Formula: FCF Yield = (Free Cash Flow / Market Cap) × 100

How FCF Yield is used:

  • Shows free cash flow after capital expenditures relative to market cap
  • Can be compared with earnings yield and dividend yield
  • Can be compared with the company's historical range
  • Can be compared with peers that report positive free cash flow

FCF vs earnings: Differences between FCF yield and earnings yield can reflect capital expenditures, working capital changes, and other non-cash accounting items.

CF Industries Holdings, Inc. Free Cash Flow Yield Formula & Definition

FCF Yield measures free cash flow relative to market capitalization. It compares cash generation after capital expenditures with the equity value of the company.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

CF Industries Holdings, Inc. Free Cash Flow Yield FAQ

What is the free cash flow yield for CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)?
The free cash flow yield for CF stock is 10.27%.
Is CF Industries Holdings, Inc.'s free cash flow yield high or low?
CF Industries Holdings, Inc.'s free cash flow yield of 10.27% is 18% below its 5-year average of 12.45%, around the middle of its 5-year range (1.65%–26.04%).
What is the TTM average free cash flow yield for CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)?
The TTM average free cash flow yield for CF stock is 11.50%.
What is the 3Y average free cash flow yield for CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)?
The 3Y average free cash flow yield for CF stock is 10.38%.
What is the 5Y average free cash flow yield for CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)?
The 5Y average free cash flow yield for CF stock is 12.45%.
What is the 10Y average free cash flow yield for CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)?
The 10Y average free cash flow yield for CF stock is 11.80%.
What is the 15Y average free cash flow yield for CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)?
The 15Y average free cash flow yield for CF stock is 11.79%.
What is the 20Y average free cash flow yield for CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)?
The 20Y average free cash flow yield for CF stock is 10.78%.

CF Industries Holdings, Inc. Free Cash Flow Yield History

DATEFREE CASH FLOW YIELD
2026-06-2310.27%
2026-06-2210.13%
2026-06-1810.19%
2026-06-179.91%
2026-06-169.94%
2026-06-159.81%
2026-06-129.59%
2026-06-119.84%
2026-06-109.61%
2026-06-099.66%
2026-06-089.59%
2026-06-059.24%
2026-06-048.93%
2026-06-039.00%
2026-06-029.24%
2026-06-019.26%
2026-05-299.34%
2026-05-289.01%
2026-05-279.02%
2026-05-268.80%
2026-05-228.62%
2026-05-218.62%
2026-05-208.51%
2026-05-198.20%
2026-05-188.38%
2026-05-158.38%
2026-05-148.53%
2026-05-138.36%
2026-05-128.05%
2026-05-118.43%
2026-05-089.12%
2026-05-078.84%
2026-05-069.64%
2026-05-059.02%
2026-05-049.17%
2026-05-019.41%
2026-04-309.29%
2026-04-299.11%
2026-04-289.43%
2026-04-279.34%
2026-04-249.54%
2026-04-239.19%
2026-04-229.43%
2026-04-219.51%
2026-04-209.96%
2026-04-1710.25%
2026-04-169.26%
2026-04-159.55%
2026-04-149.70%
2026-04-139.49%
2026-04-109.51%
2026-04-099.67%
2026-04-089.15%
2026-04-078.63%
2026-04-068.81%
2026-04-028.88%
2026-04-019.02%
2026-03-318.89%
2026-03-308.39%
2026-03-278.46%
2026-03-268.71%
2026-03-259.01%
2026-03-249.10%
2026-03-239.61%
2026-03-209.24%
2026-03-199.19%
2026-03-189.11%
2026-03-179.36%
2026-03-169.43%
2026-03-138.91%
2026-03-128.49%
2026-03-119.61%
2026-03-1010.49%
2026-03-0910.40%
2026-03-069.97%
2026-03-0510.42%
2026-03-0411.03%
2026-03-0310.86%
2026-03-0211.06%
2026-02-2711.60%
2026-02-2611.88%
2026-02-2512.00%
2026-02-2411.05%
2026-02-2311.12%
2026-02-2010.93%
2026-02-1910.67%
2026-02-1811.09%
2026-02-1711.33%
2026-02-1311.22%
2026-02-1211.27%
2026-02-1110.95%
2026-02-1011.03%
2026-02-0911.19%
2026-02-0611.47%
2026-02-0511.63%
2026-02-0411.21%
2026-02-0311.48%
2026-02-0211.82%
2026-01-3011.39%
2026-01-2911.30%
2026-01-2811.40%
2026-01-2711.57%
2026-01-2611.59%
2026-01-2311.49%
2026-01-2211.90%
2026-01-2111.56%
2026-01-2012.00%
2026-01-1612.24%
2026-01-1512.27%
2026-01-1412.48%
2026-01-1312.82%
2026-01-1213.14%
2026-01-0912.85%
2026-01-0813.05%
2026-01-0713.70%
2026-01-0613.37%
2026-01-0513.23%
2026-01-0213.26%
2025-12-3113.74%
2025-12-3013.81%
2025-12-2913.68%
2025-12-2613.72%
2025-12-2413.70%
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2025-11-2013.66%
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2025-11-0712.95%
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2025-10-3113.16%
2025-10-3013.23%
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2025-10-2013.05%
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2025-07-3111.88%
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2025-06-1111.57%
2025-06-1011.96%

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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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