CENTRUS ENERGY CORP-CLASS A (LEU) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:LEU • US15643U1043
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This LEU fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. LEU Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year LEU was profitable.
- In the past year LEU had a positive cash flow from operations.
- LEU had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- LEU had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.18%, LEU is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.80% of the companies in the same industry.
- LEU has a Return On Equity of 10.17%. This is in the better half of the industry: LEU outperforms 61.72% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 2.20%, LEU is doing worse than 67.46% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for LEU is significantly below the industry average of 23.14%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (2.20%) for LEU is well below the 3 year average (7.57%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that LEU had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.18% | ||
| ROE | 10.17% | ||
| ROIC | 2.2% |
ROA(3y)6.83%
ROA(5y)10.26%
ROE(3y)105.61%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)7.57%
ROIC(5y)15.55%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 17.34%, LEU is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LEU has grown nicely.
- LEU has a Operating Margin (11.19%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LEU has declined.
- LEU's Gross Margin of 26.19% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LEU is outperformed by 61.24% of its industry peers.
- LEU's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 11.19% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 17.34% | ||
| GM | 26.19% |
OM growth 3Y-18.27%
OM growth 5Y-11.86%
PM growth 3Y0.16%
PM growth 5Y49.19%
GM growth 3Y-13.26%
GM growth 5Y-7.88%
2. LEU Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so LEU is still creating some value.
- LEU has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- LEU has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- LEU has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- LEU has an Altman-Z score of 2.49. This is not the best score and indicates that LEU is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- LEU has a better Altman-Z score (2.49) than 71.77% of its industry peers.
- LEU has a debt to FCF ratio of 38.78. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as LEU would need 38.78 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 38.78, LEU is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.58% of the companies in the same industry.
- LEU has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.59. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of LEU (1.59) is worse than 71.77% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 38.78 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.49 |
ROIC/WACC0.3
WACC7.39%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 5.59 indicates that LEU has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of LEU (5.59) is better than 88.52% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 4.83 indicates that LEU has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- LEU has a better Quick ratio (4.83) than 89.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 5.59 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 4.83 |
3. LEU Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for LEU have decreased strongly by -21.32% in the last year.
- LEU shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 46.79% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, LEU shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 1.52% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been growing by 12.66% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-21.32%
EPS 3Y0.88%
EPS 5Y46.79%
EPS Q2Q%-75.31%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.52%
Revenue growth 3Y15.16%
Revenue growth 5Y12.66%
Sales Q2Q%-3.56%
3.2 Future
- LEU is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 17.26% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, LEU will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.62% on average per year.
EPS Next Y4.38%
EPS Next 2Y6.16%
EPS Next 3Y10.36%
EPS Next 5Y17.26%
Revenue Next Year4.05%
Revenue Next 2Y5.06%
Revenue Next 3Y0.22%
Revenue Next 5Y7.62%
3.3 Evolution
- Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. LEU Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- LEU is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 52.80.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LEU is valued a bit more expensive than 63.16% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of LEU to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.60), we can say LEU is valued expensively.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 50.58, the valuation of LEU can be described as expensive.
- 60.77% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than LEU, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- LEU is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.84, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 52.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 50.58 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of LEU indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: LEU is more expensive than 69.86% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of LEU is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 115.08 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 46.9 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)12.06
PEG (5Y)1.13
EPS Next 2Y6.16%
EPS Next 3Y10.36%
5. LEU Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- No dividends for LEU!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
LEU Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
183.21
+0.05 (+0.03%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)02-10 2026-02-10/amc
Earnings (Next)05-05 2026-05-05
Inst Owners90.41%
Inst Owner Change9.1%
Ins Owners0.74%
Ins Owner Change0.23%
Market Cap3.60B
Revenue(TTM)448.70M
Net Income(TTM)77.80M
Analysts77
Price Target286.99 (56.65%)
Short Float %23.72%
Short Ratio4
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)1
Avg EPS beat(2)3.9%
Min EPS beat(2)-44.38%
Max EPS beat(2)52.18%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)2395.62%
Min EPS beat(4)-44.38%
Max EPS beat(4)9479.89%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)1184.77%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)828.01%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)624.42%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.87%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.64%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.09%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)4.69%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.64%
Max Revenue beat(4)20.23%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)16.64%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)18.39%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)15.76%
PT rev (1m)-1.35%
PT rev (3m)2.19%
EPS NQ rev (1m)8.99%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.6%
EPS NY rev (1m)-15.16%
EPS NY rev (3m)-15.58%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.18%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.26%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.33%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.71%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 52.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 50.58 | ||
| P/S | 8.03 | ||
| P/FCF | 115.08 | ||
| P/OCF | 70.63 | ||
| P/B | 4.71 | ||
| P/tB | 4.84 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 46.9 |
EPS(TTM)3.47
EY1.89%
EPS(NY)3.62
Fwd EY1.98%
FCF(TTM)1.59
FCFY0.87%
OCF(TTM)2.59
OCFY1.42%
SpS22.82
BVpS38.92
TBVpS37.84
PEG (NY)12.06
PEG (5Y)1.13
Graham Number55.12
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.18% | ||
| ROE | 10.17% | ||
| ROCE | 2.48% | ||
| ROIC | 2.2% | ||
| ROICexc | 43.38% | ||
| ROICexgc | 54.39% | ||
| OM | 11.19% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 17.34% | ||
| GM | 26.19% | ||
| FCFM | 6.98% |
ROA(3y)6.83%
ROA(5y)10.26%
ROE(3y)105.61%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)7.57%
ROIC(5y)15.55%
ROICexc(3y)39.37%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)52.32%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)8.73%
ROCE(5y)17.56%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-26.02%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-11.78%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-18.27%
OM growth 5Y-11.86%
PM growth 3Y0.16%
PM growth 5Y49.19%
GM growth 3Y-13.26%
GM growth 5Y-7.88%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.18
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 38.78 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 20.19 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 198.99% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.39% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 5.64 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 84.86% | ||
| Profit Quality | 40.23% | ||
| Current Ratio | 5.59 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 4.83 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.49 |
F-Score4
WACC7.39%
ROIC/WACC0.3
Cap/Depr(3y)86.5%
Cap/Depr(5y)56.15%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.94%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.29%
Profit Quality(3y)31.35%
Profit Quality(5y)33.88%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-21.32%
EPS 3Y0.88%
EPS 5Y46.79%
EPS Q2Q%-75.31%
EPS Next Y4.38%
EPS Next 2Y6.16%
EPS Next 3Y10.36%
EPS Next 5Y17.26%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.52%
Revenue growth 3Y15.16%
Revenue growth 5Y12.66%
Sales Q2Q%-3.56%
Revenue Next Year4.05%
Revenue Next 2Y5.06%
Revenue Next 3Y0.22%
Revenue Next 5Y7.62%
EBIT growth 1Y3.93%
EBIT growth 3Y-5.88%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.7%
EBIT Next Year15.76%
EBIT Next 3Y23.87%
EBIT Next 5Y36.34%
FCF growth 1Y-4.86%
FCF growth 3Y16.3%
FCF growth 5Y-13.78%
OCF growth 1Y37.84%
OCF growth 3Y35.28%
OCF growth 5Y-5.34%
CENTRUS ENERGY CORP-CLASS A / LEU Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for LEU stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to LEU.
What is the valuation status for LEU stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to CENTRUS ENERGY CORP-CLASS A (LEU). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is CENTRUS ENERGY CORP-CLASS A (LEU) stock?
CENTRUS ENERGY CORP-CLASS A (LEU) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for LEU stock?
The financial health rating of CENTRUS ENERGY CORP-CLASS A (LEU) is 5 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for LEU stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CENTRUS ENERGY CORP-CLASS A (LEU) is expected to grow by 4.38% in the next year.