Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
CF Industries Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
37.2%
FY2025
5-year range
8.6% / 37.2%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+25.4%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#4 of 113
Materials
What the data says
Among 113 Materials companies, CF Industries is in the top 4% for return on equity (roe). Return on Equity (ROE) has increased for 3 consecutive years, from 8.6% in FY2022 to 37.2% in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
37.2% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +22.5%. Top quartile in the Materials sector.
Improved from 22.0% to 37.2% over the past 2 years.
Materials sector context is included.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +28.6pp
- 5-Year Change
- +22.5pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 4% in MaterialsTop 4% of 113This company 37.2% Sector average -10.0%
▼
+472.0% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- CF Industries's return on equity (roe) has grown for 3 consecutive years.
- In FY2025, return on equity (roe) increased 25.4% year-over-year.
- Currently 47.1pp above the Materials sector average.
- Lowest return on equity (roe) 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 Equity (ROE)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 37.2% | +25.4% |
| FY2024 | 29.6% | +34.4% |
| FY2023 | 22.0% | +157.8% |
| FY2022 | 8.6% | -57.6% |
| FY2021 | 20.2% | +37.5% |
| FY2020 | 14.6% | -5.7% |
| FY2019 | 15.5% | +107.9% |
| FY2018 | 7.5% | +11.0% |
| FY2017 | 6.7% | +377.0% |
| FY2016 | -2.4% | -113.4% |
As of FY2025 · SEC Form 10-K · Last checked Jul 2, 2026