Nufarm Management
Management criteria checks 2/4
Nufarm's CEO is Rico Christensen, appointed in Jan 2026, has a tenure of less than a year. directly owns 0.04% of the company’s shares, worth A$442.72K. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 3.8 years and 4.4 years respectively.
Key information
Rico Christensen
Chief executive officer
n/a
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | n/a |
| CEO tenure | less than a year |
| CEO ownership | 0.04% |
| Management average tenure | 3.8yrs |
| Board average tenure | 4.4yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 31
NUF: Cyclical Turn In Crop Protection May Support Deleveraging Ahead
Nufarm's updated analyst price target of about A$3.48, up from A$3.10, reflects analysts' focus on the confirmed cyclical inflection in Crop Protection and Seeds, an improved cashflow outlook that supports deleveraging, and a sharper emphasis on margins, cost reductions, and lower capex. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts point to the confirmed cyclical inflection in Crop Protection and Seeds as a key support for the upgraded A$3.50 to A$3.60 price target range, suggesting more confidence in the earnings base that underpins valuation.Narrative Update • Sep 27
Biological And Crop Protection Expansion Will Cultivate Agricultural Sustainability
A lower discount rate has been offset by a notable decline in net profit margin, contributing to the reduction in Nufarm's consensus analyst price target from A$3.55 to A$3.10. What's in the News Nufarm Limited (ASX:NUF) dropped from S&P/ASX 200 Index.New Narrative • Sep 06
Biological And Crop Protection Expansion Will Cultivate Agricultural Sustainability
Key Takeaways Expansion in sustainable and specialty crops, along with product innovation, positions the company to capitalize on industry trends and boost long-term growth and margins. Growth in key global regions and ongoing supply chain optimization will lower risk, enhance efficiency, and support improved earnings quality and shareholder returns.Analysis Article • May 22
It's Down 29% But Nufarm Limited (ASX:NUF) Could Be Riskier Than It Looks
The Nufarm Limited ( ASX:NUF ) share price has fared very poorly over the last month, falling by a substantial 29%. The...Analysis Article • Apr 04
Nufarm's (ASX:NUF) Returns Have Hit A Wall
Finding a business that has the potential to grow substantially is not easy, but it is possible if we look at a few key...Analysis Article • Nov 13
Here's What's Concerning About Nufarm's (ASX:NUF) Returns On Capital
What underlying fundamental trends can indicate that a company might be in decline? When we see a declining return on...Analysis Article • May 25
Nufarm (ASX:NUF) Is Reducing Its Dividend To A$0.04
Nufarm Limited ( ASX:NUF ) has announced that on 14th of June, it will be paying a dividend ofA$0.04, which a reduction...Analysis Article • May 23
Returns On Capital Signal Difficult Times Ahead For Nufarm (ASX:NUF)
Ignoring the stock price of a company, what are the underlying trends that tell us a business is past the growth phase...Analysis Article • Apr 09
Potential Upside For Nufarm Limited (ASX:NUF) Not Without Risk
There wouldn't be many who think Nufarm Limited's ( ASX:NUF ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 19.7x is worth a...Analysis Article • Mar 16
We Think Nufarm (ASX:NUF) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Analysis Article • Dec 12
Investors Met With Slowing Returns on Capital At Nufarm (ASX:NUF)
If we want to find a potential multi-bagger, often there are underlying trends that can provide clues. Firstly, we'll...Analysis Article • Nov 18
Nufarm's (ASX:NUF) Dividend Will Be Reduced To A$0.05
Nufarm Limited's ( ASX:NUF ) dividend is being reduced from last year's payment covering the same period to A$0.05 on...Analysis Article • Oct 25
Is Now The Time To Put Nufarm (ASX:NUF) On Your Watchlist?
For beginners, it can seem like a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to...Analysis Article • Sep 17
Are Investors Undervaluing Nufarm Limited (ASX:NUF) By 33%?
Key Insights The projected fair value for Nufarm is AU$7.32 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Nufarm's AU$4.90...Analysis Article • Sep 01
Nufarm's (ASX:NUF) Returns On Capital Not Reflecting Well On The Business
To find a multi-bagger stock, what are the underlying trends we should look for in a business? One common approach is...Analysis Article • Jul 04
If EPS Growth Is Important To You, Nufarm (ASX:NUF) Presents An Opportunity
For beginners, it can seem like a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to...Analysis Article • Jun 06
Is Nufarm (ASX:NUF) A Risky Investment?
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Analysis Article • May 21
Nufarm (ASX:NUF) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year
Nufarm Limited's ( ASX:NUF ) dividend will be increasing from last year's payment of the same period to A$0.05 on 9th...Analysis Article • May 18
Estimating The Fair Value Of Nufarm Limited (ASX:NUF)
Key Insights The projected fair value for Nufarm is AU$5.78 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity With AU$6.05...Analysis Article • Mar 14
Here's Why We Think Nufarm (ASX:NUF) Is Well Worth Watching
It's common for many investors, especially those who are inexperienced, to buy shares in companies with a good story...Analysis Article • Jan 17
These 4 Measures Indicate That Nufarm (ASX:NUF) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Analysis Article • Nov 16
Broker Revenue Forecasts For Nufarm Limited (ASX:NUF) Are Surging Higher
Celebrations may be in order for Nufarm Limited ( ASX:NUF ) shareholders, with the analysts delivering a significant...Analysis Article • Sep 14
Here's Why Nufarm (ASX:NUF) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Analysis Article • May 26
An Intrinsic Calculation For Nufarm Limited (ASX:NUF) Suggests It's 49% Undervalued
Today we'll do a simple run through of a valuation method used to estimate the attractiveness of Nufarm Limited...Analysis Article • Feb 14
Is There An Opportunity With Nufarm Limited's (ASX:NUF) 30% Undervaluation?
How far off is Nufarm Limited ( ASX:NUF ) from its intrinsic value? Using the most recent financial data, we'll take a...Analysis Article • Dec 17
We Think Nufarm (ASX:NUF) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Analysis Article • Mar 01
Nufarm Limited (ASX:NUF) On The Verge Of Breaking Even
We feel now is a pretty good time to analyse Nufarm Limited's ( ASX:NUF ) business as it appears the company may be on...Analysis Article • Feb 09
How Much Of Nufarm Limited (ASX:NUF) Do Insiders Own?
Every investor in Nufarm Limited ( ASX:NUF ) should be aware of the most powerful shareholder groups. Insiders often...Analysis Article • Jan 22
We Think Nufarm (ASX:NUF) Has A Fair Chunk Of Debt
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' So it might be obvious that you need to...Analysis Article • Jan 04
How Much Are Nufarm Limited (ASX:NUF) Insiders Spending On Buying Shares?
It is not uncommon to see companies perform well in the years after insiders buy shares. Unfortunately, there are also...Analysis Article • Dec 14
Nufarm's (ASX:NUF) Stock Price Has Reduced 50% In The Past Three Years
Many investors define successful investing as beating the market average over the long term. But in any portfolio...CEO
Rico Christensen (56 yo)
less than a year
Tenure
Mr. Rico Toft Christensen serves as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer from 1 January 2026. He is Group Executive of Portfolio Solutions at Nufarm Limited and serves as its Executive Director fr...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Financial Officer | 1.4yrs | AU$775.22k | no data | |
| Advisor | less than a year | AU$1.60m | 0.29% A$ 3.2m | |
| Group Executive of Supply Chain Operations | 3.8yrs | AU$940.00k | 0.0093% A$ 103.3k | |
| CEO, MD & Executive Director | less than a year | no data | 0.040% A$ 442.7k | |
| General Manager of Investor Relations & Corporate Development | no data | no data | no data | |
| Group Executive | 4.2yrs | no data | no data | |
| Group Executive of People & Performance | 8.4yrs | no data | no data | |
| Group Executive of Nuseed | 10.8yrs | AU$473.10k | no data |
3.8yrs
Average Tenure
65yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: NUF's management team is considered experienced (3.8 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO, MD & Executive Director | less than a year | no data | 0.040% A$ 442.7k | |
| Independent Non-Executive Director | 5yrs | AU$204.00k | 0.043% A$ 480.9k | |
| Independent Non-Executive Chairman | 5.9yrs | AU$393.00k | 0.068% A$ 754.0k | |
| Independent Non-Executive Director | 2.9yrs | AU$188.00k | 0.0090% A$ 100.0k | |
| Independent Non-Executive Director | 3yrs | AU$191.00k | 0.0091% A$ 101.7k | |
| Non-Executive Independent Director | 9.3yrs | AU$213.00k | 0.012% A$ 131.0k | |
| Independent Non-Executive Director | 3.8yrs | AU$206.00k | 0.0081% A$ 90.8k | |
| Independent Non-Executive Director | 5.5yrs | AU$212.00k | 0.013% A$ 150.3k |
4.4yrs
Average Tenure
61yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: NUF's board of directors are considered experienced (4.4 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/12 02:06 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/12 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/09/30 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Nufarm Limited is covered by 21 analysts. 8 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Stephen Wilder | Alliance Global Partners |
| Jonathan Snape | Bell Potter |
| Reinhardt van der Walt | BofA Global Research |