Century Aluminum Company
CENXBasic MaterialsNASDAQAluminum
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Daily timeframeCentury Aluminum Company, together with its subsidiaries, produces primary aluminum and alumina in the United States and Iceland. Valued at $4.11B, CENX is a mid-cap name in its sector. The company engages in the production of standard-grade and value-added primary aluminum products.
Market Cap
$4.11B
Beta
1.97
P/E (TTM)
12.69
P/E (Fwd)
3.81
EPS (TTM)
$3.27
EPS (Fwd)
$10.90
ROE
32.3%
ROA
5.5%
Cash
$244.1M
Total Debt
$545.9M
Free CF
-$85.8M
52W Change
104.2%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
The company holds $244.1M in cash, though total debt stands at $545.9M. This level of leverage is common in the industry but worth monitoring as interest rate conditions evolve. The company is burning cash, with free cash flow at -$85.8M. This typically occurs when a company is investing aggressively in growth, but sustained cash burn can strain the balance sheet. ROE of 32.3% points to exceptionally high capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. An ROA of 5.5% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has been relatively flat, moving from $2.78B (2022) to $2.53B (2025).
Century Aluminum Company's elevated beta suggests the stock experiences more pronounced price movements than the overall market, which increases both upside potential and downside risk. Negative free cash flow means the company is currently spending more than it generates, which may require future fundraising or debt if the trend continues. These risk factors are not exhaustive — macroeconomic shifts, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics can all influence Century Aluminum Company's trajectory.