CF Industries (CF) Laps the Stock Market: Here's Why

Group 1 - CF Industries (CF) closed at $76.84, reflecting a +1.76% increase, outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 1.25% [1] - Over the past month, CF Industries' shares have decreased by 8.69%, while the Basic Materials sector declined by 7.18% [1] - The upcoming earnings report on February 14, 2024, is projected to show an EPS of $1.56, a 64.14% decrease year-over-year, with revenue expected at $1.49 billion, down 42.99% from the previous year [1] Group 2 - Recent analyst estimate revisions indicate a positive outlook for CF Industries, with a consensus EPS projection increasing by 0.8% in the last 30 days [2] - CF Industries currently holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold), reflecting a neutral stance on the stock [2] Group 3 - CF Industries has a Forward P/E ratio of 11.65, which is higher than the industry average of 9.64, indicating a premium valuation [3] - The company has a PEG ratio of 1.94, compared to the Fertilizers industry's average PEG ratio of 1.38 [3] - The Fertilizers industry ranks in the bottom 22% of all industries, with a Zacks Industry Rank of 198 [3]