CF Industries Holdings, Inc. vs Western Alliance Bancorporation — how do they compare? CF Industries Holdings, Inc. trades at $118.6 (market cap $18.58B), while Western Alliance Bancorporation trades at $80.41 (market cap $8.79B). The key difference: CF Industries Holdings, Inc. is far larger — about 2.1× Western Alliance Bancorporation's market cap, and Western Alliance Bancorporation pays the higher dividend (2.09%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| CF | WAL | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $18.58B | $8.79B |
Sector | Basic Materials | Financials |
52-Week High | $137.55 | $96.08 |
52-Week Low | $76.08 | $66.70 |
Enterprise Value | $20.15B | — |
Dividend Yield | 1.98% | 2.09% |
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CF Industries is a leading producer and distributor of nitrogen fertilizers. The company operates seven nitrogen facilities in North America and holds joint venture interests in further production capacity in the United Kingdom and Trinidad and Tobago. CF makes nitrogen primarily using low-cost U.S. natural gas as its feedstock, making CF one of the lowest-cost nitrogen producers globally.
Read more on CF →Western Alliance Bancorporation is a top-performing bank holding company that operates a dual business model: high-touch regional banking and specialized national business lines. It serves niche industries—including technology, life sciences, and homeowners associations—providing sophisticated commercial lending and treasury solutions that bridge the gap between regional service and national scale.
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