52.0201 USD
-2.34 (-4.3%)
Last: Feb 10, 2026, 01:42 PM
Overall CENX gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated CENX against 157 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 decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year CENX was profitable.
- CENX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years CENX reported 4 times negative net income.
- In multiple years CENX reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of CENX (3.78%) is better than 70.70% of its industry peers.
- With a decent Return On Equity value of 10.88%, CENX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.07% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Invested Capital of CENX (8.91%) is better than 74.52% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CENX is significantly below the industry average of 10.54%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (8.91%) for CENX is above the 3 year average (3.18%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
1.3 Margins
- CENX's Profit Margin of 3.20% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CENX outperforms 63.69% of its industry peers.
- With a Operating Margin value of 6.89%, CENX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.87% of the companies in the same industry.
- CENX's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- CENX has a Gross Margin of 9.52%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CENX outperforms 40.13% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CENX has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), CENX is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for CENX has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, CENX has more shares outstanding
- CENX has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.81 indicates that CENX is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- CENX has a Altman-Z score of 2.81. This is in the lower half of the industry: CENX underperforms 62.42% 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 80.25% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.66 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.81 |
ROIC/WACC0.79
WACC11.22%
2.3 Liquidity
- CENX has a Current Ratio of 1.71. This is a normal value and indicates that CENX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- CENX has a Current ratio of 1.71. This is in the lower half of the industry: CENX underperforms 65.61% 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 79.62% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.71 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.79 |
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!
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.87% on average over the past years.
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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 58.28% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
- CENX is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 13.48% yearly.
EPS Next Y128.11%
EPS Next 2Y109.98%
EPS Next 3Y58.28%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year20.88%
Revenue Next 2Y14.94%
Revenue Next 3Y13.48%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 30.42 indicates a quite expensive valuation of CENX.
- CENX's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CENX is cheaper than 73.89% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.06, CENX is valued at the same level.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.73, the valuation of CENX can be described as reasonable.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CENX is valued cheaper than 85.99% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 27.86. CENX is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.42 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.73 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CENX indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CENX is cheaper than 61.15% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.9 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- CENX's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as CENX's earnings are expected to grow with 58.28% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.24
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y109.98%
EPS Next 3Y58.28%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- CENX does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
NASDAQ:CENX (2/10/2026, 1:42:42 PM)
52.0201
-2.34 (-4.3%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06/amc
Earnings (Next)02-19 2026-02-19/amc
Inst Owners63.84%
Inst Owner Change18.01%
Ins Owners0.94%
Ins Owner Change-17.84%
Market Cap4.86B
Revenue(TTM)2.53B
Net Income(TTM)80.70M
Analysts82
Price Target51.89 (-0.25%)
Short Float %14.97%
Short Ratio4.2
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
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)35.65%
PT rev (3m)65.87%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.51%
EPS NQ rev (3m)13.45%
EPS NY rev (1m)15.13%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.57%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.77%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.77%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.08%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.42 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.73 | ||
| P/S | 1.92 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 120.78 | ||
| P/B | 6.55 | ||
| P/tB | 6.55 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.9 |
EPS(TTM)1.71
EY3.29%
EPS(NY)4.85
Fwd EY9.32%
FCF(TTM)-0.41
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.43
OCFY0.83%
SpS27.05
BVpS7.95
TBVpS7.95
PEG (NY)0.24
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number17.49
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 2.81 |
F-Score6
WACC11.22%
ROIC/WACC0.79
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 Y128.11%
EPS Next 2Y109.98%
EPS Next 3Y58.28%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)20.15%
Revenue growth 3Y0.12%
Revenue growth 5Y3.87%
Sales Q2Q%17.27%
Revenue Next Year20.88%
Revenue Next 2Y14.94%
Revenue Next 3Y13.48%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y72.38%
EBIT growth 3Y20.15%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year245.29%
EBIT Next 3Y75.06%
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 for CENX stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to CENTURY ALUMINUM COMPANY (CENX). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of 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 30.42 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.55.