Agricultural Inputs · NYSE
Current Price
$126.78
Intrinsic Value
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Run a PE ratio stock valuation on CF Industries Holdings, Inc. with auto-filled earnings data, adjustable target PE, and instant fair value estimate.
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. manufactures and sells hydrogen and nitrogen products for energy, fertilizer, emissions abatement, and other industrial activities worldwide. Its principal products include anhydrous ammonia, granular urea, urea ammonium nitrate, and ammonium nitrate products. The company also offers diesel exhaust fluid, urea liquor, nitric acid, and aqua ammonia products; and compound fertilizer products with nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. It primarily serves cooperatives, independent fertilizer distributors, traders, wholesalers, and industrial users. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois.
Earnings Yield
7.36%
ROE (TTM)
30.0%
Based on trailing twelve-month data, CF has earnings per share of N/A and trades at a PE ratio of N/A. These are key inputs for stock valuation using the PE ratio method.
The trailing twelve-month PE ratio of CF reflects how much investors pay per dollar of CF Industries Holdings, Inc.'s earnings. This metric is most useful when compared to Agricultural Inputs peers and the company's own historical range.
Whether CF is overvalued depends on comparing its PE ratio to Agricultural Inputs peers, historical averages, and growth expectations. A PE above the sector average may indicate overvaluation, but high-growth companies often command premium multiples. Consider pairing PE analysis with a DCF model for a more complete picture.
To value CF Industries Holdings, Inc. using PE: (1) Compare the current PE against the Agricultural Inputs median to assess relative pricing, (2) check the PEG ratio to adjust for growth expectations, (3) review the 5-year PE range to identify where the stock sits historically, and (4) estimate fair value by multiplying a target PE by forward EPS estimates. This relative approach complements DCF's absolute valuation.
The PEG ratio divides the PE ratio by the expected earnings growth rate, providing a growth-adjusted valuation metric. A PEG below 1.0 may indicate undervaluation relative to growth, while above 2.0 may suggest overvaluation. PEG is most reliable for companies with stable, predictable earnings growth.
PE ratio gives a quick relative read — how CF is priced versus Agricultural Inputs peers. DCF provides an absolute value based on projected free cash flows. For CF, with a strong ROE of 30.0%, both methods are worth using — PE for a market-relative check, DCF to stress-test whether fundamentals justify the price. Each method has blind spots: PE ignores capital structure and cash flow quality, while DCF is sensitive to growth and discount rate assumptions.
