CENTURY ALUMINUM COMPANY (CENX) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:CENX - Nasdaq - US1564311082 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
Overall CENX gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated CENX against 150 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.
CENX had negative earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Of the past 5 years CENX 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
CENX has a better Return On Assets (16.13%) than 96.50% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of CENX (46.91%) is better than 98.60% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 5.56%, CENX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.43% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CENX is significantly below the industry average of 8.75%.
The 3 year average ROIC (2.82%) for CENX is below the current ROIC(5.56%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 16.13% | ||
| ROE | 46.91% | ||
| ROIC | 5.56% |
ROA(3y)-4.65%
ROA(5y)-5.63%
ROE(3y)-18.45%
ROE(5y)-17.98%
ROIC(3y)2.82%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 14.55%, CENX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.01% of the companies in the same industry.
The Operating Margin of CENX (4.80%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Gross Margin of CENX (7.52%) is worse than 63.64% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 4.8% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.55% | ||
| GM | 7.52% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, CENX has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, CENX has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for CENX has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
CENX has an Altman-Z score of 1.04. This is a bad value and indicates that CENX is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.04, CENX is doing worse than 75.52% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.70 indicates that CENX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.70, CENX is not doing good in the industry: 83.92% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.7 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.04 |
ROIC/WACC0.51
WACC10.97%
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's Current ratio of 1.71 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CENX is outperformed by 64.34% of its industry peers.
CENX has a Quick Ratio of 1.71. This is a bad value and indicates that CENX is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of CENX (0.56) is worse than 88.11% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.71 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.56 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 356.41% over the past year.
CENX shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -4.60%.
CENX shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.91% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)356.41%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%584.62%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.6%
Revenue growth 3Y10.83%
Revenue growth 5Y2.91%
Sales Q2Q%-1.12%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, CENX will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 77.51% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.02% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y237.26%
EPS Next 2Y160.03%
EPS Next 3Y77.51%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-2.19%
Revenue Next 2Y2.43%
Revenue Next 3Y5.02%
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 18.47, the valuation of CENX can be described as rather expensive.
CENX's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CENX is cheaper than 70.63% of the companies in the same industry.
CENX's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 28.47.
CENX is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.81.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CENX is valued cheaper than 83.92% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 92.74, CENX is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.47 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.81 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as CENX.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.52 |
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 77.51% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.08
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y160.03%
EPS Next 3Y77.51%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for CENX!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
CENTURY ALUMINUM COMPANY
NASDAQ:CENX (2/4/2025, 8:00:00 PM)
After market: 18.47 0 (0%)18.47
+0.3 (+1.65%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners61.9%
Inst Owner Change-0.5%
Ins Owners0.85%
Ins Owner Change0.29%
Market Cap1.71B
Analysts82.22
Price Target24.48 (32.54%)
Short Float %9.46%
Short Ratio4.37
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly Dividend0
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
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)4.76%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.34%
Max Revenue beat(2)10.85%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)3.05%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.59%
Max Revenue beat(4)10.85%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.89%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.5%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.21%
PT rev (1m)4.35%
PT rev (3m)26.32%
EPS NQ rev (1m)5.95%
EPS NQ rev (3m)242.31%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.44%
EPS NY rev (3m)50.74%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.93%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.11%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.51%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.29%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.47 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.81 | ||
| P/S | 0.82 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 20.7 | ||
| P/B | 2.63 | ||
| P/tB | 2.63 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.52 |
EPS(TTM)1
EY5.41%
EPS(NY)2.1
Fwd EY11.35%
FCF(TTM)-0.2
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.89
OCFY4.83%
SpS22.65
BVpS7.03
TBVpS7.03
PEG (NY)0.08
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 16.13% | ||
| ROE | 46.91% | ||
| ROCE | 7.08% | ||
| ROIC | 5.56% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.69% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.69% | ||
| OM | 4.8% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.55% | ||
| GM | 7.52% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)-4.65%
ROA(5y)-5.63%
ROE(3y)-18.45%
ROE(5y)-17.98%
ROIC(3y)2.82%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)2.95%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)2.95%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)3.59%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.11
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.7 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.47 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 120.43% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.82% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.88 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 44.76% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.71 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.56 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.04 |
F-Score6
WACC10.97%
ROIC/WACC0.51
Cap/Depr(3y)115.08%
Cap/Depr(5y)86.6%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.74%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.06%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)356.41%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%584.62%
EPS Next Y237.26%
EPS Next 2Y160.03%
EPS Next 3Y77.51%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.6%
Revenue growth 3Y10.83%
Revenue growth 5Y2.91%
Sales Q2Q%-1.12%
Revenue Next Year-2.19%
Revenue Next 2Y2.43%
Revenue Next 3Y5.02%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y461.29%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year293.17%
EBIT Next 3Y88.2%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y81.92%
FCF growth 3Y-28.91%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y1700%
OCF growth 3Y35.02%
OCF growth 5YN/A