CF Industries Holdings Inc (CF)

Operating profit margin

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Operating income US$ in thousands 1,746,000 2,230,000 5,397,000 1,729,000 623,000
Revenue US$ in thousands 5,936,000 6,631,000 11,186,000 6,538,000 4,124,000
Operating profit margin 29.41% 33.63% 48.25% 26.45% 15.11%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income ÷ Revenue
= $1,746,000K ÷ $5,936,000K
= 29.41%

CF Industries Holdings Inc's operating profit margin has shown a fluctuating trend over the past five years based on the provided data. The margin stood at 15.11% as of December 31, 2020, and experienced a significant increase to 26.45% by December 31, 2021. The margin continued to rise substantially to 48.25% by December 31, 2022, indicating improved operational efficiency and profitability.

However, in the following years, there was a slight declining trend in the operating profit margin. As of December 31, 2023, the margin decreased to 33.63%, and further dropped to 29.41% by December 31, 2024. This decline may suggest various factors impacting the company's profitability, such as changes in costs, pricing strategies, or economic conditions.

Overall, CF Industries Holdings Inc's operating profit margin demonstrates both positive and negative fluctuations over the specified period, highlighting the importance of closely monitoring financial performance metrics to assess the company's operational effectiveness and profitability.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Operating profit margin
CF Industries Holdings Inc
CF
29.41%
Scotts Miracle-Gro Company
SMG
5.88%
The Mosaic Company
MOS
5.59%