Return on Assets (ROA): 12.03%
Is the return on assets (ROA) high or low?
The return on assets (ROA) of 12.03% is 11% above its 5-year average of 10.86%, around the middle of its 5-year range (2.64%–25.13%).
As of Thursday, June 25, 2026. 24.15% above its 12-month average of 9.69%.
CF Return on Assets (ROA) Chart
Annual fiscal-year return on assets; no daily interpolation.
CF Average Return on Assets (ROA) Chart
CF Current vs Average Return on Assets (ROA) Chart
CF Return on Assets (ROA) Metrics
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA)
12.03%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG TTM
9.69%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 3Y
13.78%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 5Y
10.86%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 10Y
7.08%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 15Y
8.95%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 20Y
9.73%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+24.15%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-12.70%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+10.76%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+70.02%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+34.48%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+23.61%
CF Competitors' Return on Assets (ROA)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF) | $15.84B | 12.03% | 9.69% | 13.78% | 10.86% |
| Albemarle Corporation (ALB)vs › | $16.63B | -1.54% | -5.11% | 3.95% | 3.42% |
| Alcoa Corporation (AA)vs › | $14.01B | 6.21% | 3.80% | 0.54% | 0.65% |
| Solstice Advanced Materials Inc. (SOLS)vs › | $13.80B | 1.86% | 6.30% | 6.48% | 6.48% |
| CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (CX)vs › | $17.91B | 1.61% | 3.38% | 2.63% | 1.33% |
| DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DD)vs › | $18.61B | -0.14% | -0.84% | 3.40% | 3.93% |
| Avery Dennison Corporation (AVY)vs › | $12.70B | 7.68% | 7.82% | 7.96% | 8.38% |
| United States Steel Corporation (X)vs › | $12.42B | 0.48% | 3.14% | 10.67% | 4.58% |
| International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF)vs › | $19.36B | 3.39% | -0.28% | -3.52% | -1.79% |
| Dow Inc. (DOW)vs › | $21.12B | -4.62% | -1.27% | 1.51% | 3.01% |
Asset Efficiency
ROA
12.0%
ROE
32.9%
Return on Assets (ROA) Formula & Definition
ROA = Net Income / Total Assets
Return on assets measures how efficiently a company generates profit from its total assets.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Return on Assets (ROA) FAQ
- What is the return on assets (ROA) for CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)?
- The return on assets (ROA) for CF stock is 12.03%.
- Is CF Industries Holdings, Inc.'s return on assets (ROA) high or low?
- The return on assets (ROA) of 12.03% is 11% above its 5-year average of 10.86%, around the middle of its 5-year range (2.64%–25.13%).
- What is the TTM average return on assets (ROA) for CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)?
- The TTM average return on assets (ROA) for CF stock is 9.69%.
- What is the 3Y average return on assets (ROA) for CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)?
- The 3Y average return on assets (ROA) for CF stock is 13.78%.
- What is the 5Y average return on assets (ROA) for CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)?
- The 5Y average return on assets (ROA) for CF stock is 10.86%.
- What is the 10Y average return on assets (ROA) for CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)?
- The 10Y average return on assets (ROA) for CF stock is 7.08%.
- What is the 15Y average return on assets (ROA) for CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)?
- The 15Y average return on assets (ROA) for CF stock is 8.95%.
- What is the 20Y average return on assets (ROA) for CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)?
- The 20Y average return on assets (ROA) for CF stock is 9.73%.
CF Return on Assets (ROA) History
| DATE | RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 10.33% |
| 2024-12-31 | 9.05% |
| 2023-12-31 | 10.61% |
| 2022-12-31 | 25.13% |
| 2021-12-31 | 7.41% |
| 2020-12-31 | 2.64% |
| 2019-12-31 | 4.05% |
| 2018-12-31 | 2.29% |
| 2017-12-31 | 2.66% |
| 2016-12-31 | -1.83% |
| 2015-12-31 | 5.49% |
| 2014-12-31 | 12.26% |
| 2013-12-31 | 13.72% |
| 2012-12-31 | 18.18% |
| 2011-12-31 | 17.15% |
| 2010-12-31 | 3.99% |
| 2009-12-31 | 14.65% |
| 2008-12-31 | 28.67% |
| 2007-12-31 | 18.52% |
| 2006-12-31 | 2.58% |
| 2005-12-31 | -3.18% |
| 2004-12-31 | 4.38% |
| 2003-12-31 | -1.30% |
| 2002-12-31 | -2.13% |
| 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