Century Aluminum Company
CENXBasic MaterialsNASDAQAluminum · Last scanned Oct 26, 2026
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Daily timeframePart of the basic materials sector, Century Aluminum Company (CENX) is listed under Aluminum. With a market capitalization of $3.11B, it sits in mid-cap territory. The company engages in the production of standard-grade and value-added primary aluminum products.
Market Cap
$3.11B
Beta
2.08
P/E (TTM)
5.43
P/E (Fwd)
2.76
EPS (TTM)
$5.79
EPS (Fwd)
$11.40
ROE
51.7%
ROA
10.2%
Cash
$343.4M
Total Debt
$480.0M
Free CF
-$46.3M
52W Change
2.4%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where CENX stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 20, 2026 close, CENX finished 32.09% below its 150-day moving average ($50.60) and 31.83% below its 200-day moving average ($50.40). 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 October 20, 2026 close, CENX's RSI(14) was 40.9, 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.
The company holds $343.4M in cash, though total debt stands at $480.0M. This level of leverage is common in the industry but worth monitoring as interest rate conditions evolve. 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. Return on equity stands at 51.7%, which is exceptionally high for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. 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).
With a beta above 1.5, CENX tends to amplify broader market moves — both up and down. This higher volatility means larger price swings are common. The company is burning cash at the operating level, which is not unusual for growth-phase companies but adds risk if it persists. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for Century Aluminum Company and its sector.