Company / Gross Margin
CF Industries Gross Margin History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Gross Margin
38.5%
FY2025
5-year range
19.4% / 38.5%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+11.0%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#10 of 69
Materials
What the data says
CF Industries's gross margin of 38.5% is higher than 86% of companies in the Materials sector (FY2025). Gross Margin has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from 10.5% in FY2017 to 38.5% in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
38.5% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +17.8%. Top quartile in the Materials sector.
Improved from 36.5% to 38.5% over the past 2 years.
Materials sector context is included.
Gross Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +19.0pp
- 5-Year Change
- +17.8pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 14% in MaterialsTop 14% of 69This company 38.5% Sector average 26.0%
▼
+48.0% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, gross margin increased 11.0% year-over-year.
- Currently 12.5pp above the Materials sector average.
- Lowest gross margin in the period was in FY2017.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 (strong financial health signals)
- Strong profit margin: 25.2%
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
- Strong return on equity: 35.0%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Gross MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 38.5% | +11.0% |
| FY2024 | 34.6% | -5.1% |
| FY2023 | 36.5% | +88.0% |
| FY2022 | 19.4% | -24.1% |
| FY2021 | 25.6% | +23.6% |
| FY2020 | 20.7% | +97.0% |
| FY2019 | 10.5% | -49.2% |
| FY2018 | 20.7% | +97.0% |
| FY2017 | 10.5% | -54.1% |
| FY2016 | 22.9% | -47.5% |
As of FY2025 · SEC Form 10-K · Last checked Jul 2, 2026