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Century Aluminum Company (CENX)

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Century Aluminum Company is a U.S.- and Iceland-based producer of primary aluminum and alumina. Through its subsidiaries, the company manufactures standard-grade and value-added primary aluminum products and operates aluminum smelters and related production assets. Its operations also include a carbon anode facility in Vlissingen, the Netherlands, as well as bauxite mining and alumina refining activities in Jamaica. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Century Aluminum is listed on NASDAQ as common stock under the ticker CENX.


Stock Summary Fair Value Profitability & Growth Quality & Risk Events & Dividends Technical Outlook FAQ

Jump between the core stock analysis sections, valuation data, fair value models, technical outlook, and FAQ.

Data update note: Fair value and stock analysis metrics are updated after regular market sessions when new data becomes available.
Ticker Fair Value Fair Value Upside/Downside Fair Value Rating Analyst Price Target Analyst Target Upside/Downside Analyst Target Rating Overall Financial Health Upcoming Dividend Ex-Date Dividend Payment Date Upcoming Dividend Dividend Yield Next Earnings Date P/E Ratio Price-to-Book Ratio Price-to-Sales Ratio Market Cap Enterprise Value Total Debt / Total Capital Free Float / Shares Outstanding Altman Z-Score Payout Ratio Free Cash Flow / Net Income
NASDAQ-CENX
$52.23
16.0% Upside
Fair
$74
64.4% Upside
Bargain
Great
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0.0%
August 6, 2026
13.0x
3.9x
1.8x
4.24 B
4.963 B
11.1%
69.3%
2.7
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7.8%
Valuation • Fair Value

Century Aluminum Company (NASDAQ-CENX) Fair Value by Valuation Model

Compare the primary fair value estimate for Century Aluminum Company (NASDAQ-CENX) with model-based valuation references such as DCF, Ben Graham, DDM, EPV and comparable-company valuation.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

$52.23

Estimated upside of 16.0% versus the current market price.

Fair Value Confidence

Med

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

DCF Fair Value

$72.55

Discounted cash flow valuation reference.

Ben Graham Formula Value

$39.16

Classic Ben Graham valuation formula reference.

DDM Fair Value

NM

Dividend discount model valuation reference.

EPV Fair Value

NM

Earnings power value estimate.

Comps Fair Value

$48.84

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

$74

Analysts imply upside of 64.4%.

How to read these valuation models

Use this section to compare the primary fair value estimate for Century Aluminum Company (NASDAQ-CENX) with several model-based valuation references. Different models can produce different outputs because each method relies on a different set of assumptions, so the primary fair value estimate should be read alongside the model spread rather than in isolation.

Profitability • Growth

Profitability & Growth for Century Aluminum Company (NASDAQ-CENX)

A compact read on revenue, forward revenue expectations, EBITDA and operating profitability trends.

Revenue

2.543 B

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

3.414 B

Forward revenue estimate.

EBITDA

291.9 M

Current operating profitability reference.

EBITDA Forecast

1.236 B

Forward operating profitability estimate.

How to read profitability and growth

This section helps investors review Century Aluminum Company (NASDAQ-CENX) from an operating perspective by combining current scale, forward revenue expectations and EBITDA-related profitability measures.

Quality • Risk

Quality & Financial Risk for Century Aluminum Company (NASDAQ-CENX)

Review financial health, earnings quality and balance-sheet risk through Piotroski, Beneish, Altman and cash conversion metrics.

Financial Health

Great

Positive financial-health read.

Piotroski Score

7

Relatively strong quality score.

Beneish M-Score

-2.05

Intermediate zone that deserves monitoring.

Altman Z-Score

2.7

Intermediate risk zone.

FCF / Net Income

7.8%

Cash conversion quality indicator.

How to read quality and risk

This section combines quality, balance-sheet and accounting-risk indicators for Century Aluminum Company (NASDAQ-CENX). Read the metrics together: no single score is a complete investment conclusion, but the combined view can highlight financial strength, earnings quality and areas that may deserve closer review.

Events • Dividends

Upcoming Events & Dividends for Century Aluminum Company (NASDAQ-CENX)

Track the next earnings date, ex-dividend date, dividend payment date, dividend yield and upcoming distribution details where available.

Next Earnings Date

August 6, 2026

Days to Earnings

16

Dividend Payment Date

Not available

Ex-Dividend Date

Not available

Dividend Yield

0.0%

Income yield reference.

Upcoming Dividend

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

Payment Type

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

Dividend Currency

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

Payout Ratio

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

How to read events and dividends

This section helps investors track time-sensitive items for Century Aluminum Company (NASDAQ-CENX), including the next earnings date and dividend-related milestones. These items can matter for short-term volatility, income planning and event-driven positioning.

Stock Forecast • Technical Outlook

Century Aluminum Company (NASDAQ-CENX) Stock Forecast & Technical Outlook

Review Century Aluminum Company (NASDAQ-CENX) across multiple technical time frames, alongside analyst recommendation data, to form a faster read on market positioning and near-term sentiment.

Technical Signals by Time Frame

Switch between time frames to review the current technical signal for the stock.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 15-minute • intraday
Strong Buy

The 15-minute technical read for Century Aluminum Company (NASDAQ-CENX) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 1-hour • short-term
Strong Buy

The 1-hour technical read for Century Aluminum Company (NASDAQ-CENX) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: daily • daily
Sell

The daily technical read for Century Aluminum Company (NASDAQ-CENX) is currently Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: weekly • weekly
Neutral

The weekly technical read for Century Aluminum Company (NASDAQ-CENX) is currently Neutral. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: monthly • monthly
Strong Buy

The monthly technical read for Century Aluminum Company (NASDAQ-CENX) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Analyst Consensus for Century Aluminum Company (NASDAQ-CENX)

A consolidated view of buy, hold and sell recommendations based on the currently available analyst data.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Consolidated analyst recommendation mix
Strong Buy

Based on the available recommendation mix, Century Aluminum Company (NASDAQ-CENX) has a Strong Buy consensus, with 3 buy, 0 hold and 0 sell recommendations in the current data set.

Buy 3
Hold 0
Sell 0
FAQ • Fast Investor Answers

Century Aluminum Company (NASDAQ-CENX) Stock FAQ

Quick answers about Century Aluminum Company (NASDAQ-CENX) stock, including fair value, valuation rating, analyst price target, dividends, earnings dates, market capitalization, financial health and other key stock analysis metrics.

Fair Value
$52.23
Estimated upside 16.0%
Valuation Rating
Undervalued
Estimated upside of 16.0%
Analyst Target
$74
Implied upside 64.4%
Financial Health
Great
Current financial-health read

The current fair value estimate for Century Aluminum Company (NASDAQ-CENX) is $52.23. This implies an estimated upside of 16.0% versus the current market price.

Based on the current fair value estimate, the stock appears undervalued, with estimated upside of 16.0% versus the current market price.

The available analyst price target for Century Aluminum Company (NASDAQ-CENX) is $74. The analyst target implies estimated upside of 64.4%.

The current financial health read for Century Aluminum Company (NASDAQ-CENX) is Great. This should be reviewed alongside valuation, profitability, debt and cash-flow quality metrics.

The next earnings date currently listed for Century Aluminum Company (NASDAQ-CENX) is August 6, 2026.

Based on the current data, dividend yield is 0.0%.

The current P/E ratio listed for Century Aluminum Company (NASDAQ-CENX) is 13.0x. Use it together with growth, margins and sector comparisons rather than as a standalone valuation signal.

The current market capitalization listed for Century Aluminum Company is 4.24 B.

The current enterprise value listed for Century Aluminum Company is 4.963 B. Enterprise value can provide a broader valuation view than market capitalization alone because it also considers net debt.

The ticker symbol for Century Aluminum Company is NASDAQ-CENX, and the stock is listed on NASDAQ.

Century Aluminum Company (NASDAQ-CENX) is listed on NASDAQ.

The current debt-to-total-capital ratio listed for Century Aluminum Company is 11.1%, which helps investors evaluate the company’s financing structure and leverage profile.

The free float listed for Century Aluminum Company is 69.3%. Free float helps investors understand how much of the share base is available for public trading.

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