CF Industries Holdings Inc (CF)

Return on equity (ROE)

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
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 7,592,000 5,194,000 5,460,000 5,440,000 5,717,000 5,723,000 5,804,000 5,453,000 5,051,000 4,444,000 4,589,000 4,002,000 3,206,000 2,938,000 3,246,000 3,029,000 2,922,000 2,826,000 2,873,000 2,728,000
ROE 16.04% 22.41% 19.27% 21.31% 26.67% 36.89% 41.09% 55.44% 66.24% 71.80% 55.96% 41.20% 28.60% 10.18% 14.05% 13.21% 10.85% 10.08% 13.16% 17.27%

December 31, 2024 calculation

ROE = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $1,218,000K ÷ $7,592,000K
= 16.04%

CF Industries Holdings Inc's return on equity (ROE) has exhibited fluctuations over the analyzed periods. The ROE started at 17.27% as of March 31, 2020, gradually declining to 10.08% by September 30, 2020. Thereafter, there was a slight improvement to 13.21% as of March 31, 2021, followed by a more significant increase to 55.96% by June 30, 2022. The ROE peaked at 71.80% by September 30, 2022, indicating a robust return relative to shareholders' equity.

However, there was a notable decline in ROE to 16.04% as of December 31, 2024. This decrease followed a declining trend from the peak in September 2022. Despite the fluctuations, the company has generally demonstrated strong returns relative to equity during the analyzed periods. It is essential for stakeholders to monitor these trends to assess the company's efficiency in generating profits from shareholders' equity.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
ROE
CF Industries Holdings Inc
CF
16.04%
Scotts Miracle-Gro Company
SMG
The Mosaic Company
MOS
1.52%