Company / Return on Assets (ROA)
CF Industries Return on Assets (ROA) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Assets (ROA)
12.8%
FY2025
5-year range
3.2% / 12.8%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+16.3%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#5 of 120
Materials
What the data says
Among 120 Materials companies, CF Industries is in the top 4% for return on assets (roa). Return on Assets (ROA) has increased for 3 consecutive years, from 3.2% in FY2022 to 12.8% in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
12.8% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +9.2%. Top quartile in the Materials sector.
Improved from 8.8% to 12.8% over the past 2 years.
Materials sector context is included.
Return on Assets (ROA) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +9.5pp
- 5-Year Change
- +9.2pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 4% in MaterialsTop 4% of 120This company 12.8% Sector average -1.6%
▼
+897.9% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- CF Industries's return on assets (roa) has grown for 3 consecutive years.
- In FY2025, return on assets (roa) increased 16.3% year-over-year.
- Currently 14.4pp above the Materials sector average.
- Lowest return on assets (roa) in the period was in FY2016.
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 | Return on Assets (ROA)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 12.8% | +16.3% |
| FY2024 | 11.0% | +25.2% |
| FY2023 | 8.8% | +170.4% |
| FY2022 | 3.2% | -37.9% |
| FY2021 | 5.2% | +46.6% |
| FY2020 | 3.6% | -3.8% |
| FY2019 | 3.7% | +9.5% |
| FY2018 | 3.4% | +1.2% |
| FY2017 | 3.3% | +421.2% |
| FY2016 | -1.0% | -118.1% |
As of FY2025 · SEC Form 10-K · Last checked Jul 2, 2026