CF Industries Holdings Inc (CF)

Net profit margin

Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020
Net income (ttm) US$ in thousands 1,218,000 1,164,000 1,052,000 1,159,000 1,525,000 2,111,000 2,385,000 3,023,000 3,346,000 3,191,000 2,568,000 1,649,000 917,000 299,000 456,000 400,000 317,000 285,000 378,000 471,000
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 5,936,000 5,983,000 5,886,000 6,089,000 6,631,000 7,668,000 8,716,000 10,330,000 11,186,000 11,118,000 10,159,000 8,358,000 6,538,000 5,100,000 4,585,000 4,201,000 4,124,000 4,071,000 4,262,000 4,560,000
Net profit margin 20.52% 19.46% 17.87% 19.03% 23.00% 27.53% 27.36% 29.26% 29.91% 28.70% 25.28% 19.73% 14.03% 5.86% 9.95% 9.52% 7.69% 7.00% 8.87% 10.33%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Net profit margin = Net income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $1,218,000K ÷ $5,936,000K
= 20.52%

The net profit margin of CF Industries Holdings Inc has shown fluctuations over the period from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024.

The net profit margin started at 10.33% in March 2020 and decreased to 5.86% by September 2021. However, from thereon, the net profit margin steadily increased, reaching its peak at 29.91% in December 2022. Subsequently, the margin decreased slightly in the following periods but remained relatively high, with a value of 20.52% at the end of December 2024.

The upward trend observed in the net profit margin indicates improved profitability for CF Industries Holdings Inc during the latter part of the period under consideration. This suggests that the company was able to efficiently control its expenses and generate higher profits relative to its revenue during these periods. It is crucial for the company to sustain or further improve its net profit margin to ensure long-term financial viability and growth.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Net profit margin
CF Industries Holdings Inc
CF
20.52%
Scotts Miracle-Gro Company
SMG
-1.01%
The Mosaic Company
MOS
1.57%