CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF) Gross Margin: 40.41%
Is CF Industries Holdings, Inc.’s gross margin high or low?
CF Industries Holdings, Inc.'s gross margin of 40.41% is in line with its 5-year average of 37.00%, around the middle of its 5-year range (20.22%–52.67%).
As of Wednesday, June 24, 2026. 10.58% above its 12-month average of 36.55%.
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Reported annual fiscal-period values; no daily interpolation.
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CF Current vs Average Gross Margin Chart
CF Gross Margin Metrics
GROSS MARGIN
40.41%
GROSS MARGIN AVG TTM
36.55%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 3Y
41.41%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 5Y
37.00%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 10Y
31.17%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 15Y
34.88%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 20Y
32.18%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+10.58%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-2.42%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+9.23%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+29.65%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+15.85%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+25.56%
CF Competitors' Gross Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | GROSS MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF) | $15.70B | 40.41% | 36.55% | 41.41% | 37.00% |
| Alcoa Corporation (AA)vs › | $14.54B | 15.20% | 14.62% | 11.66% | 12.65% |
| CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (CX)vs › | $17.44B | 33.30% | 33.30% | 32.71% | 32.55% |
| Solstice Advanced Materials Inc. (SOLS)vs › | $13.76B | 31.18% | 33.30% | 35.22% | 35.22% |
| United States Steel Corporation (X)vs › | $12.42B | 7.57% | 11.28% | 17.81% | 13.29% |
| Avery Dennison Corporation (AVY)vs › | $12.37B | 28.76% | 28.75% | 27.84% | 27.73% |
| International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF)vs › | $19.07B | 36.35% | 36.03% | 34.38% | 35.10% |
| DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DD)vs › | $19.13B | 33.79% | 30.91% | 30.71% | 30.89% |
| Dow Inc. (DOW)vs › | $21.18B | 6.16% | 8.18% | 10.33% | 12.12% |
| MP Materials Corp. (MP)vs › | $10.13B | 24.16% | -17.58% | 21.33% | 33.72% |
Gross Margin Analysis
Gross Margin
40.4%
(Revenue - COGS) / Revenue
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. Gross Margin Formula & Definition
Gross Margin = Gross Profit / Revenue
Gross margin is the percentage of revenue remaining after the cost of goods sold, reflecting core product profitability.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. Gross Margin FAQ
- What is the gross margin for CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)?
- The gross margin for CF stock is 40.41%.
- Is CF Industries Holdings, Inc.'s gross margin high or low?
- CF Industries Holdings, Inc.'s gross margin of 40.41% is in line with its 5-year average of 37.00%, around the middle of its 5-year range (20.22%–52.67%).
- What is the TTM average gross margin for CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)?
- The TTM average gross margin for CF stock is 36.55%.
- What is the 3Y average gross margin for CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)?
- The 3Y average gross margin for CF stock is 41.41%.
- What is the 5Y average gross margin for CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)?
- The 5Y average gross margin for CF stock is 37.00%.
- What is the 10Y average gross margin for CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)?
- The 10Y average gross margin for CF stock is 31.17%.
- What is the 15Y average gross margin for CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)?
- The 15Y average gross margin for CF stock is 34.88%.
- What is the 20Y average gross margin for CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)?
- The 20Y average gross margin for CF stock is 32.18%.
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. Gross Margin History
| DATE | GROSS MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 38.45% |
| 2024-12-31 | 34.64% |
| 2023-12-31 | 39.89% |
| 2022-12-31 | 52.67% |
| 2021-12-31 | 36.11% |
| 2020-12-31 | 20.22% |
| 2019-12-31 | 25.80% |
| 2018-12-31 | 20.46% |
| 2017-12-31 | 12.62% |
| 2016-12-31 | 19.35% |
| 2015-12-31 | 42.64% |
| 2014-12-31 | 37.82% |
| 2013-12-31 | 45.03% |
| 2012-12-31 | 51.92% |
| 2011-12-31 | 49.65% |
| 2010-12-31 | 30.85% |
| 2009-12-31 | 33.26% |
| 2008-12-31 | 33.49% |
| 2007-12-31 | 26.46% |
| 2006-12-31 | 12.36% |
| 2005-12-31 | 12.18% |
| 2004-12-31 | 13.09% |
| 2003-12-31 | 2.47% |
| 2002-12-31 | 2.74% |
| 2001-12-31 | -7.34% |
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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