CENTURY ALUMINUM COMPANY (CENX) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:CENX • US1564311082

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+4.51 (+8.42%)
At close: Mar 11, 2026
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After Hours: 3/11/2026, 4:09:40 PM
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This CENX fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

5

Overall CENX gets a fundamental rating of 5 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 is growing strongly while it is still valued neutral. This is a good combination!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. CENX Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year CENX was profitable.
  • In the past year CENX had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • In multiple years CENX reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
  • In multiple years CENX reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100M -100M 200M -200M 300M

1.2 Ratios

  • With a decent Return On Assets value of 1.73%, CENX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.78% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With a decent Return On Equity value of 4.78%, CENX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.33% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of CENX (7.46%) is better than 67.52% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CENX is significantly below the industry average of 11.53%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (5.09%) for CENX is below the current ROIC(7.46%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.73%
ROE 4.78%
ROIC 7.46%
ROA(3y)4.8%
ROA(5y)0.56%
ROE(3y)12.89%
ROE(5y)-0.91%
ROIC(3y)5.09%
ROIC(5y)4.26%
CENX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCENX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 -20 40

1.3 Margins

  • With a decent Profit Margin value of 1.56%, CENX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.78% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Operating Margin of CENX (6.56%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CENX has grown nicely.
  • CENX's Gross Margin of 10.45% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CENX outperforms 40.76% of its industry peers.
  • CENX's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 6.56%
PM (TTM) 1.56%
GM 10.45%
OM growth 3Y166.28%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y82.03%
GM growth 5YN/A
CENX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCENX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 -10

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2. CENX Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so 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.
CENX Yearly Shares OutstandingCENX Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M 80M
CENX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCENX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 2.69 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 2.69. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CENX outperforms 40.76% of its industry peers.
  • CENX has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.80. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as CENX would need 6.80 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • CENX has a Debt to FCF ratio of 6.80. This is in the better half of the industry: CENX outperforms 66.24% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.58 indicates that CENX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.58, CENX is doing worse than 74.52% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.58
Debt/FCF 6.8
Altman-Z 2.69
ROIC/WACC0.69
WACC10.73%
CENX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCENX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.3 Liquidity

  • CENX has a Current Ratio of 1.97. 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 1.97. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CENX outperforms 42.04% of its industry peers.
  • CENX has a Quick Ratio of 1.97. This is a bad value and indicates that CENX is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • CENX has a worse Quick ratio (0.98) than 71.34% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.97
Quick Ratio 0.98
CENX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCENX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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3. CENX Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 124.55% over the past year.
  • Measured over the past years, CENX shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 117.52% on average per year.
  • CENX shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 13.85%.
  • Measured over the past years, CENX shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 9.51% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)124.55%
EPS 3Y117.52%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%155.1%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.85%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.09%
Revenue growth 5Y9.51%
Sales Q2Q%0.43%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 32.89% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 9.95% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y96.36%
EPS Next 2Y32.89%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year9.29%
Revenue Next 2Y9.95%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
  • The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
CENX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCENX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1B 2B 3B
CENX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCENX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 2 4

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4. CENX Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 23.51 indicates a rather expensive valuation of CENX.
  • CENX's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CENX is cheaper than 78.98% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CENX's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.25.
  • CENX is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.97.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CENX is valued cheaper than 80.25% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.39. CENX is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.51
Fwd PE 11.97
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

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CENX is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • 68.79% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CENX, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 63.92
EV/EBITDA 21.13
CENX Per share dataCENX EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20 25

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 32.89% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.24
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y32.89%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. CENX Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • CENX does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

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CENX Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

CENTURY ALUMINUM COMPANY

NASDAQ:CENX (3/11/2026, 4:09:40 PM)

After market: 58.07 0 (0%)

58.07

+4.51 (+8.42%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)02-19
Earnings (Next)05-05
Inst Owners63.84%
Inst Owner Change21.89%
Ins Owners0.94%
Ins Owner Change-35.95%
Market Cap5.42B
Revenue(TTM)2.53B
Net Income(TTM)39.50M
Analysts81.82
Price Target63.31 (9.02%)
Short Float %14.26%
Short Ratio3.53
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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)-19.94%
Min EPS beat(2)-34.64%
Max EPS beat(2)-5.25%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-21.79%
Min EPS beat(4)-36.41%
Max EPS beat(4)-5.25%
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)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.34%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.69%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.99%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.9%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.69%
Max Revenue beat(4)7.6%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.82%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)4.87%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.03%
PT rev (1m)22.02%
PT rev (3m)72.41%
EPS NQ rev (1m)17.69%
EPS NQ rev (3m)47.2%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)13.48%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-6.9%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-7.13%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)10.57%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.51
Fwd PE 11.97
P/S 2.14
P/FCF 63.92
P/OCF 29.52
P/B 6.57
P/tB 6.57
EV/EBITDA 21.13
EPS(TTM)2.47
EY4.25%
EPS(NY)4.85
Fwd EY8.35%
FCF(TTM)0.91
FCFY1.56%
OCF(TTM)1.97
OCFY3.39%
SpS27.08
BVpS8.85
TBVpS8.85
PEG (NY)0.24
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number22.17
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.73%
ROE 4.78%
ROCE 9.44%
ROIC 7.46%
ROICexc 8.07%
ROICexgc 8.07%
OM 6.56%
PM (TTM) 1.56%
GM 10.45%
FCFM 3.35%
ROA(3y)4.8%
ROA(5y)0.56%
ROE(3y)12.89%
ROE(5y)-0.91%
ROIC(3y)5.09%
ROIC(5y)4.26%
ROICexc(3y)5.39%
ROICexc(5y)4.48%
ROICexgc(3y)5.39%
ROICexgc(5y)4.48%
ROCE(3y)6.46%
ROCE(5y)5.42%
ROICexgc growth 3Y120.69%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y120.69%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y166.28%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y82.03%
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.11
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.58
Debt/FCF 6.8
Debt/EBITDA 1.86
Cap/Depr 107.63%
Cap/Sales 3.91%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 71.27%
Profit Quality 214.68%
Current Ratio 1.97
Quick Ratio 0.98
Altman-Z 2.69
F-Score7
WACC10.73%
ROIC/WACC0.69
Cap/Depr(3y)111.8%
Cap/Depr(5y)110.69%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.99%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.76%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)124.55%
EPS 3Y117.52%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%155.1%
EPS Next Y96.36%
EPS Next 2Y32.89%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.85%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.09%
Revenue growth 5Y9.51%
Sales Q2Q%0.43%
Revenue Next Year9.29%
Revenue Next 2Y9.95%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y36.69%
EBIT growth 3Y158.06%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year222.52%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y179.33%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y23.51%
OCF growth 1Y846.34%
OCF growth 3Y92.1%
OCF growth 5Y33.75%

CENTURY ALUMINUM COMPANY / CENX FAQ

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

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to CENX.


What is the valuation status for CENX stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 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 23.51 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.57.