Terra Nitrogen Company, L.P. (TNH): Is This Stock Destined for Greatness?

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That’s not a good trend for nitrogen-using fertilizer makers. We’ve already seen some indication that steady profit growth may be ending, as fellow nitrogen fertilizer MLP CVR Partners LP (NYSE:UAN) reported results virtually identical to last year’s, instead of enjoying strong growth as it has in the past. The one thing in these companies’ favor is the simple fact that farmers need fertilizer, now perhaps more than ever in light of persistent droughts that are making every alternative to watering more valuable. That can help maintain Terra’s profitability in the face of rising input prices, but for how long? Farmers can only bend so far before their finances break.

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Today, Terra Nitrogen Company, L.P. (NYSE:TNH) has many of the qualities that make up a great stock, but no stock is truly perfect. Digging deeper can help you uncover the answers you need to make a great buy — or to stay away from a stock that’s going nowhere.

The article Is Terra Nitrogen’s Stock Destined for Greatness? originally appeared on Fool.com is written by Alex Planes.

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