Company / Operating Cash Flow
CF Industries Operating Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Cash Flow
$2.8B
FY2025
5-year range
$1.2B / $2.9B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+21.2%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#12 of 121
Materials
What the data says
Among 121 Materials companies, CF Industries is in the top 10% for operating cash flow. Operating Cash Flow has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $617M in FY2016 to $2.9B in FY2023.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$2.8B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +12.9%. Top quartile in the Materials sector.
Declined from $2.9B to $2.8B over the past 2 years.
Materials sector context is included.
Operating Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +30.8%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +12.9%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 10% in MaterialsTop 10% of 121This company $2.8B Sector average $878.9M
▼
+213.1% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +12.9%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, operating cash flow increased 21.2% year-over-year.
- Ranks #12 out of 121 companies in the Materials sector.
- Peak operating cash flow was recorded in FY2023.
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 | Operating Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $2.8B | +21.2% |
| FY2024 | $2.3B | -21.0% |
| FY2023 | $2.9B | +133.4% |
| FY2022 | $1.2B | -18.2% |
| FY2021 | $1.5B | +0.5% |
| FY2020 | $1.5B | -8.2% |
| FY2019 | $1.6B | +9.0% |
| FY2018 | $1.5B | -8.2% |
| FY2017 | $1.6B | +164.3% |
| FY2016 | $617.0M | -48.7% |
As of FY2025 · SEC Form 10-K · Last checked Jul 2, 2026