CF Industries Holdings Inc (CF)vsICL Israel Chemicals Ltd (ICL)
CF
CF Industries Holdings Inc
$123.24
+1.36%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $17.90B
ICL
ICL Israel Chemicals Ltd
$4.59
+0.44%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $5.91B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
CF Industries Holdings Inc generates 3% more annual revenue ($7.94B vs $7.71B). CF leads profitability with a 27.5% profit margin vs 4.0%. CF appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.51. CF earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 83/100 (A-).
CF
Exceptional Buy83
out of 100
Grade: A-
ICL
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+48.4%
Fair Value
$238.91
Current Price
$123.24
$115.67 discount
Margin of Safety
+0.2%
Fair Value
$5.76
Current Price
$4.59
$1.17 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 38 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 34.4%
Keeps 28 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Earnings expanding 31.1% YoY
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 27.5% and operating margin at 34.4%. Revenue growth of 12.1% 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
CF profiles as a mature stock while ICL is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
ICL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.00 — expect wider price swings.
ICL is growing revenue faster at 16.5% — sustainability is the question.
CF generates stronger free cash flow (888M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CF scores higher overall (83/100 vs 62/100), backed by strong 27.5% margins and 12.1% 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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