Is Century Aluminum Company (CENX) Overvalued?
We dive into why Century Aluminum Company (CENX) could be considered overvalued on 2026-07-30, based on AAII’s Value Score and Grade.Rosalio Madrigal
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COMPANY SUMMARY
Century Aluminum Company, together with its subsidiaries, produces primary aluminum and alumina in the United States and Iceland. The company engages in the production of standard-grade and value-added primary aluminum products. It also owns and operates a carbon anode production facility in Vlissingen, the Netherlands; and operates aluminum reduction facilities or smelters; and bauxite mining and alumina refining in Jamaica. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
Commentary & Analysis
Why Century Aluminum Company’s (CENX) Stock Is Up 6.48%
As of Tuesday, July 21, Century Aluminum Company’s CENX share price has surged by 6.48%, which has investors questioning if this is right time to sell.Jenna Brashear
Why Century Aluminum Company’s (CENX) Stock Is Down 5.97%
As of Wednesday, July 15, Century Aluminum Company’s CENX share price has dipped by 5.97%, which has investors questioning if this is right time to buy.Cynthia McLaughlin
Why Century Aluminum Company’s (CENX) Stock Is Up 5.37%
As of Monday, July 06, Century Aluminum Company’s CENX share price has surged by 5.37%, which has investors questioning if this is right time to sell.Cynthia McLaughlin
Which Is a Better Investment, Aris Mining Corporation or Century Aluminum Company Stock?
Learn more about whether Aris Mining Corporation or Century Aluminum Company is a better investment based on AAII's A+ Investor grades, which compare both companies' key financial metrics.Rosalio Madrigal
Financial Summary
| Share Statistics | CENX | Industry Median |
Percentile (All Stocks) |
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| Market Cap (Mil) | $4,431.1 | $1,445.3 | 65% |
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| Shares Out (Mil) | 104.6 | 136.1 | 63% |
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| Institutional Ownership | 99.1% | 83.3% | 85% |
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| Float (Mil) | 68.6 | 137.8 | 54% |
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| Beta | 1.92 | 1.22 | 91% |
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| Avg Daily Volume (000s) | 1,753 | 402 | 80% |
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| Price Change (52-week) |
110.0% | 57.2% | 93% |
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| Growth | CENX | Industry Median |
Percentile (All Stocks) |
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| Sales (5yr) | 9.5% | 10.8% | 56% |
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| Net Income (5yr) | 18.4% | (2.5%) | 70% |
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| EPS (5yr) | 18.2% | 7.2% | 64 |
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| Dividends (5yr) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0% |
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| Cash Flow (5yr) | 16.2% | (8.1%) | 75% |
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| Estimates | Qtrly | Current Fiscal Year |
Next Fiscal Year |
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| # of Estimates | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| Current EPS | $2.300 | $9.780 | $10.905 | |
| Month Ago EPS | $2.320 | $10.555 | $13.575 | |
| # Rev Up | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| # Rev Down | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Three Months Ago EPS | $3.020 | $10.505 | $9.965 | |
| Year/Year Chg | (28.9%) | 2,229% | 4,795% | |
| Financials | CENX | Industry Median |
Percentile (All Stocks) |
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| Sales (TTM) (Mil) | $2,543 | $1,641 | 64% |
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| Net Income (TTM) (Mil) | $348 | $0 | 75% |
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| EPS (TTM) | $3.653 | $0.000 | 82% |
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| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) (Mil) | $181 | $28 | 58% |
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| Net Cash Flow (TTM) (Mil) | $286 | $27 | 87% |
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| Long-Term Debt (Q1) (Mil) | $480 | $51 | 59% |
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| Enterprise Value (Q1) (Mil) | $6,392 | $1,908 | 67% |
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| Valuation | CENX | Industry Median |
Percentile (All Stocks) |
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| P/B | 3.85 | 2.55 | 72% |
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| P/E | 12.4 | 13.7 | 25% |
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| Dividend Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0% |
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| PEG (5yr hist) | 0.7 | 0.5 | 33% |
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| Ratios | CENX | Industry Median |
Percentile (All Stocks) |
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| Gross Margin | 12.2% | 37.7% | 11% |
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| Net Margin | 13.7% | 7.0% | 71% |
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| ROA | 15.1% | 0.1% | 94% |
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| ROE | 37.1% | 2.3% | 90% |
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| Liabilities to Assets | 51.6% | 34.5% | 44% |
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| F-Score | 6 | 4 | 69% |
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Century Aluminum Company did not pass any screens on 7/31/2026.
