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CENTURY ALUMINUM COMPANY (CENX) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:CENX - US1564311082 - Common Stock

31.08 USD
+0.22 (+0.71%)
Last: 12/5/2025, 8:08:07 PM
31.0799 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/5/2025, 8:08:07 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

CENX gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 154 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. CENX has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. CENX has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

CENX had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year CENX had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years CENX reported 4 times negative net income.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: CENX reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
CENX Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCENX Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M 200M -200M 300M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of CENX (3.78%) is better than 70.13% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 10.88%, CENX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.97% of the companies in the same industry.
CENX's Return On Invested Capital of 8.91% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CENX outperforms 74.68% of its industry peers.
CENX had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.18%. This is significantly below the industry average of 13.20%.
The 3 year average ROIC (3.18%) for CENX is below the current ROIC(8.91%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.78%
ROE 10.88%
ROIC 8.91%
ROA(3y)4.38%
ROA(5y)-1.26%
ROE(3y)10.09%
ROE(5y)-6.4%
ROIC(3y)3.18%
ROIC(5y)N/A
CENX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCENX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40

1.3 Margins

CENX's Profit Margin of 3.20% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CENX outperforms 64.29% of its industry peers.
CENX has a better Operating Margin (6.89%) than 60.39% of its industry peers.
CENX's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
CENX's Gross Margin of 9.52% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CENX is outperformed by 61.04% of its industry peers.
CENX's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 6.89%
PM (TTM) 3.2%
GM 9.52%
OM growth 3Y20%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y12.87%
GM growth 5YN/A
CENX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCENX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

CENX has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CENX has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for CENX has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, CENX has a worse debt to assets ratio.
CENX Yearly Shares OutstandingCENX Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M
CENX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCENX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

CENX has an Altman-Z score of 1.87. This is not the best score and indicates that CENX is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
CENX has a worse Altman-Z score (1.87) than 71.43% of its industry peers.
CENX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.66. This is a neutral value indicating CENX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
CENX has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.66. This is amonst the worse of the industry: CENX underperforms 81.82% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.66
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.87
ROIC/WACC0.9
WACC9.9%
CENX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCENX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.71 indicates that CENX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of CENX (1.71) is worse than 66.23% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.79 indicates that CENX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.79, CENX is doing worse than 79.87% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.71
Quick Ratio 0.79
CENX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCENX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

CENX shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 71.00%, which is quite impressive.
The Revenue has grown by 20.15% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
CENX shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.87% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)71%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-11.11%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)20.15%
Revenue growth 3Y0.12%
Revenue growth 5Y3.87%
Sales Q2Q%17.27%

3.2 Future

CENX is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 56.07% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 10.02% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y134.14%
EPS Next 2Y91.87%
EPS Next 3Y56.07%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year20.78%
Revenue Next 2Y14.75%
Revenue Next 3Y10.02%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
CENX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCENX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
CENX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCENX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 1 -1 2 3 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 18.18, the valuation of CENX can be described as rather expensive.
CENX's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CENX is cheaper than 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CENX to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.46), we can say CENX is valued slightly cheaper.
CENX is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.68.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CENX indicates a rather cheap valuation: CENX is cheaper than 92.21% of the companies listed in the same industry.
CENX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 36.10.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.18
Fwd PE 7.68
CENX Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCENX Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

66.88% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CENX, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 13.22
CENX Per share dataCENX EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15 20 25

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
CENX's earnings are expected to grow with 56.07% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.14
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y91.87%
EPS Next 3Y56.07%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for CENX!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

CENTURY ALUMINUM COMPANY

NASDAQ:CENX (12/5/2025, 8:08:07 PM)

After market: 31.0799 0 (0%)

31.08

+0.22 (+0.71%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06/amc
Earnings (Next)02-18 2026-02-18/amc
Inst Owners61.86%
Inst Owner Change0.87%
Ins Owners0.97%
Ins Owner Change-18.56%
Market Cap2.90B
Revenue(TTM)2.53B
Net Income(TTM)80.70M
Analysts82.22
Price Target36.72 (18.15%)
Short Float %13.85%
Short Ratio3.24
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-22.76%
Min EPS beat(2)-34.64%
Max EPS beat(2)-10.87%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-18.49%
Min EPS beat(4)-36.41%
Max EPS beat(4)7.95%
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.15%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.99%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.68%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)6.84%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.99%
Max Revenue beat(4)20.06%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)4.94%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)4.87%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.83%
PT rev (1m)33.33%
PT rev (3m)41.18%
EPS NQ rev (1m)5.7%
EPS NQ rev (3m)104.24%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)42.66%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.9%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.66%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.85%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.18
Fwd PE 7.68
P/S 1.15
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 72.16
P/B 3.91
P/tB 3.91
EV/EBITDA 13.22
EPS(TTM)1.71
EY5.5%
EPS(NY)4.05
Fwd EY13.03%
FCF(TTM)-0.41
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.43
OCFY1.39%
SpS27.05
BVpS7.95
TBVpS7.95
PEG (NY)0.14
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number17.49
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.78%
ROE 10.88%
ROCE 11.34%
ROIC 8.91%
ROICexc 9.88%
ROICexgc 9.88%
OM 6.89%
PM (TTM) 3.2%
GM 9.52%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)4.38%
ROA(5y)-1.26%
ROE(3y)10.09%
ROE(5y)-6.4%
ROIC(3y)3.18%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)3.31%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)3.31%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)4.05%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y6.18%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y6.18%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y20%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y12.87%
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.18
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.66
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 1.93
Cap/Depr 99.36%
Cap/Sales 3.09%
Interest Coverage 3.88
Cash Conversion 15.91%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.71
Quick Ratio 0.79
Altman-Z 1.87
F-Score6
WACC9.9%
ROIC/WACC0.9
Cap/Depr(3y)115.12%
Cap/Depr(5y)92.4%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.72%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.15%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)71%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-11.11%
EPS Next Y134.14%
EPS Next 2Y91.87%
EPS Next 3Y56.07%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)20.15%
Revenue growth 3Y0.12%
Revenue growth 5Y3.87%
Sales Q2Q%17.27%
Revenue Next Year20.78%
Revenue Next 2Y14.75%
Revenue Next 3Y10.02%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y72.38%
EBIT growth 3Y20.15%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year231.45%
EBIT Next 3Y66.3%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y46.24%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y384.34%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

CENTURY ALUMINUM COMPANY / CENX FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for CENTURY ALUMINUM COMPANY?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to CENX.


What is the valuation status of CENTURY ALUMINUM COMPANY (CENX) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to CENTURY ALUMINUM COMPANY (CENX). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is CENTURY ALUMINUM COMPANY (CENX) stock?

CENTURY ALUMINUM COMPANY (CENX) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for CENX stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CENTURY ALUMINUM COMPANY (CENX) is 18.18 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.91.