CF Industries Holdings Inc (CF)vsICL Israel Chemicals Ltd (ICL)
CF
CF Industries Holdings Inc
$133.82
-4.57%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $20.33B
ICL
ICL Israel Chemicals Ltd
$5.36
-3.07%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $7.20B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
CF Industries Holdings Inc generates 0% more annual revenue ($7.74B vs $7.71B). CF leads profitability with a 27.1% profit margin vs 4.0%. CF appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.60. CF earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 83/100 (A-).
CF
Exceptional Buy83
out of 100
Grade: A-
ICL
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+41.0%
Fair Value
$226.95
Current Price
$133.82
$93.13 discount
Margin of Safety
+0.5%
Fair Value
$5.78
Current Price
$5.36
$0.42 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 37 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 49.3%
Earnings expanding 99.6% YoY
Keeps 27 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 51.6% YoY
16.5% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
No major concerns identified
ROE of 4.3% — below average capital efficiency
4.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CF
The strongest argument for CF centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 27.1% and operating margin at 49.3%. Revenue growth of 17.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : ICL
The strongest argument for ICL centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 16.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CF
No major red flags identified for CF, but monitor valuation.
Bear Case : ICL
The primary concerns for ICL are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. Thin 4.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ICL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.00 — expect wider price swings.
CF is growing revenue faster at 17.6% — sustainability is the question.
CF generates stronger free cash flow (607M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor AGRICULTURAL INPUTS industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
CF scores higher overall (83/100 vs 59/100), backed by strong 27.1% margins and 17.6% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
CF Industries Holdings Inc
BASIC MATERIALS · AGRICULTURAL INPUTS · USA
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. is a North American manufacturer and distributor of agricultural fertilizers, based in Deerfield, Illinois.
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BASIC MATERIALS · AGRICULTURAL INPUTS · USA
ICL Group Ltd, is a company specialized in minerals and chemical products worldwide. The company is headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel.
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