CF CF Industries Holdings PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The current PE ratio for CF Industries Holdings stock as of Nov 21, 2024 is 14.32. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $6.33 and the stock price of $90.64 per share. The P/E ratio has an increase of 13% from the past four quarters average of 12.6.
CF PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of CF Industries Holdings for the last ten years is 19.2. The current PE ratio of 14.32 is 25% 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.
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
The current PE ratio of CF is above the 3-year historical average, but it is lower than the 5 and 10-year averages.
CF PE vs peers
Compared to its peer stock UAN, CF's PE ratio stands lower.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| CF CF Industries Holdings Inc | 14.21 | $15.66B |
| UAN Cvr Partners Lp | 14.59 | $766.3M |
| CGA China Green Agriculture Inc | N/A | $30.77M |
| SMG Scotts Miracle-Gro Co | N/A | $4.42B |
| LXU Lsb Industries Inc | N/A | $640.29M |
Frequently asked questions
What is CF Industries Holdings's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for CF stock is 14.32 as of Nov 21, 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 9.78.
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 15.27.
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 25% 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 (Nov 21, 2024), CF Industries Holdings's stock price is $90.64. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $6.33. Therefore, CF Industries Holdings's P/E ratio for today is 14.32. PE RATIO(14.32) = STOCK PRICE($90.64) / TTM EPS($6.33)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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