CF Industries Holdings Inc (CF)

Return on assets (ROA)

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Net income US$ in thousands 1,218,000 1,525,000 3,346,000 1,260,000 432,000
Total assets US$ in thousands 13,466,000 14,376,000 13,313,000 12,375,000 12,023,000
ROA 9.05% 10.61% 25.13% 10.18% 3.59%

December 31, 2024 calculation

ROA = Net income ÷ Total assets
= $1,218,000K ÷ $13,466,000K
= 9.05%

CF Industries Holdings Inc's return on assets (ROA) has shown a fluctuating trend over the past five years. The ROA increased significantly from 3.59% in December 31, 2020, to 25.13% in December 31, 2022, indicating a substantial improvement in the company's ability to generate profits from its assets. However, in the following years, there was a slight decrease in ROA to 10.18% in December 31, 2021, followed by a further decline to 10.61% in December 31, 2023, and 9.05% in December 31, 2024.

The ROA of CF Industries Holdings Inc peaked in 2022, demonstrating the company's efficiency in utilizing its assets to generate profits. The subsequent decreases in ROA suggest potential challenges or changes in the company's asset management strategies. Further analysis of the company's financial performance and asset utilization efficiency would be necessary to understand the underlying factors contributing to these fluctuations in ROA.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
ROA
CF Industries Holdings Inc
CF
9.05%
Scotts Miracle-Gro Company
SMG
-1.22%
The Mosaic Company
MOS
0.76%