Century Aluminum Company
CENXBasic MaterialsNASDAQAluminum
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Daily timeframePart of the basic materials sector, Century Aluminum Company (CENX) is listed under Aluminum. At a $4.63B market cap, Century Aluminum Company ranks as a mid-cap company within basic materials. The company engages in the production of standard-grade and value-added primary aluminum products.
Market Cap
$4.63B
Beta
1.99
P/E (TTM)
8.08
P/E (Fwd)
3.87
EPS (TTM)
$5.79
EPS (Fwd)
$12.08
ROE
51.7%
ROA
10.2%
Cash
$343.4M
Total Debt
$480.0M
Free CF
-$46.3M
52W Change
115.2%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where CENX stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the September 2, 2026 close, CENX finished 12.38% below its 150-day moving average ($53.39) and 4.98% below its 200-day moving average ($49.23). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is CENX overbought or oversold?
At the September 2, 2026 close, CENX's RSI(14) was 44.3, in neutral territory (between 30 and 70). The MACD histogram was positive, so short-term momentum leaned bullish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
On the balance sheet, CENX has $343.4M in cash with $480.0M in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. Free cash flow is running at -$46.3M, which bears watching. Negative free cash flow can be acceptable during heavy investment periods but needs to improve over time. ROE of 51.7% points to exceptionally high capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. Return on assets of 10.2% further supports the picture of efficient asset utilization. Revenue has been relatively flat, moving from $2.78B (2022) to $2.53B (2025).
A beta of 1.99 means CENX is more volatile than average. Investors should be prepared for wider price swings relative to broader indices. 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. It is important to consider these factors alongside broader market conditions and individual financial goals when reviewing CENX.