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CF CF Industries Holdings PE ratio, current and historical analysis

The current PE ratio for CF Industries Holdings stock as of Jul 26, 2024 is 12.42. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $6.04 and the stock price of $75.04 per share. The P/E ratio has an increase of 32% from the past four quarters average of 9.4.

CF PE ratio history

How has CF's PE ratio performed in the past

The average historical PE ratio of CF Industries Holdings for the last ten years is 19.27. The current PE ratio of 12.42 is 36% below the historical average. In the past ten years, CF's PE ratio was at its highest in the Sep 2016 quarter at 81.17, when the stock price was $24.35 and the EPS was $0.3. The lowest value was in the Mar 2023 quarter, when it reached 4.83 with a price of $72.49 and an EPS of $15.

Average
19.27
Median
16.19
Minimum
4.83
Maximum
81.17

CF Industries Holdings PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 94.59% in 2023

Maximum annual decrease: -68.76% in 2022

Year PE ratio Change
2023 10.08 94.59%
2022 5.18 -68.76%
2021 16.58 -36.62%
2020 26.16 22.76%
2019 21.31 -38.78%
2018 34.81 25.22%
2017 27.8 N/A
2016 N/A N/A
2015 13.74 36.85%
2014 10.04 7.04%

CF average PE ratio chart

What is the average PE ratio of CF for the past years

The current PE ratio of CF is above the 3-year historical average, but it is lower than the 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
11.89
5-year avg
15.85
10-year avg
19.27
15-year avg
16.33

CF PE vs peers

What is CF's PE ratio compared to its peers

Compared to its peer LXU, CF's PE ratio stands lower, however it is higher than UAN's.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
UAN Cvr Partners Lp 9.98 $829.08M
CF CF Industries Holdings Inc 12.42 $13.72B
LXU Lsb Industries Inc 36 $618.14M
CGA China Green Agriculture Inc N/A $31.88M
SMG Scotts Miracle-Gro Co N/A $4.01B

Frequently asked questions

What is CF Industries Holdings's PE ratio?

The price to earnings ratio for CF stock is 12.42 as of Jul 26, 2024.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for CF Industries Holdings (CF)?

As an average over the last 3 years, CF stock has a PE ratio of 11.89.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for CF Industries Holdings (CF)?

As an average over the last 5 years, CF stock has a PE ratio of 15.85.

What is the highest PE ratio for CF?

In the last ten years, the Sep 2016 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 81.17.

How does the current PE ratio for CF compare to its historical average?

The current price to earnings ratio of CF is 36% lower than the 10-year historical average.

How is CF's PE ratio calculated (CF Industries Holdings PE ratio formula)?

The PE ratio is calculated by taking the latest stock price and dividing it by the EPS for the last 12 months. As of today (Jul 26, 2024), CF Industries Holdings's stock price is $75.04. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2024 is $6.04. Therefore, CF Industries Holdings's P/E ratio for today is 12.42. PE RATIO(12.42) = STOCK PRICE($75.04) / TTM EPS($6.04)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.