Century Aluminum Company (CENX) Investment Research Dashboard
About Century Aluminum Company (CENX) stock analysis
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Investment Score
A systematic tri-factor framework (valuation, quality, momentum) using trailing twelve-month fundamentals and current price momentum—aligned with the full investment score dashboard.
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0-39
Defensive posture
40-54
Mixed / wait for confirmation
55-69
Constructive setup
70-100
Attractive zone
Total Score
Value
Cheapness vs fundamentals and cash generation
Quality
Durability of profitability and balance sheet
Momentum
Price trend strength and persistence
Company Overview
Century Aluminum Company, along with its associated entities, manufactures both standard and specialized primary aluminum products across the United States and Iceland. The firm also possesses and manages a facility dedicated to carbon anode producti...
Company Information
- CEO
- Jesse E. Gary
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Aluminum
- Employees
- 2906
Contact Information
- Website
- https://centuryaluminum.com
- Address
- One South Wacker Drive
- Country
- US
Investment Analysis & Business Insights
Investment Highlights
✓ Strong presence in the Basic Materials sector with established market position
✓ Growth-oriented company with premium valuation (P/E: 39.2)
✓ Higher growth potential with elevated volatility (Beta: 1.97)
Important Investment Considerations
- ⚠All investments carry risk, including potential loss of principal for Century Aluminum Company shareholders
- ⚠Market volatility can significantly impact stock price, especially for smaller companies
- ⚠Sector-specific risks in Basic Materials may affect company performance
- ⚠Past performance does not guarantee future results for Century Aluminum Company
- ⚠Investors should consider how Century Aluminum Company fits within their overall portfolio allocation
- ⚠Premium valuation (P/E: 39.2) requires strong growth to justify
Market Cap
4.57B
P/E Ratio (TTM)
39.16
Beta
1.97
Data Sources & Methodology
Financial data on this page is sourced from verified SEC EDGAR filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K reports), real-time market data providers, and official company disclosures. All analysis is generated using AI models trained exclusively on reliable financial documents. For detailed information about our data sources and methodology, see our Methodology page.Not investment advice.
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About Basic Materials Sector
The Basic Materials sector includes companies that extract, process, and manufacture raw materials and chemicals used in various industries.
Basic Materials (1D)
55/100 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Overall
- +0.9%
- NYSE
- +0.4%
- NASDAQ
- +1.3%
| Sector | 1D | 1W | 1M | P/E | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Services | +0.3% | +0.9% | +3.0% | 19.0 | 85/100⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Healthcare | +0.2% | +1.0% | +4.1% | 23.5 | 84/100⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Real Estate | +1.8% | +2.1% | -0.3% | 29.7 | 72/100⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Communication Services | +0.7% | -2.5% | +2.8% | 21.8 | 62/100⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Basic Materials | +0.9% | +0.4% | -1.3% | 24.9 | 55/100⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Consumer Defensive | +0.8% | -0.0% | -0.9% | 28.7 | 53/100⭐⭐⭐ |
| Utilities | -0.7% | +2.0% | -1.3% | 25.2 | 52/100⭐⭐⭐ |
| Energy | -0.2% | +0.4% | -2.4% | 19.6 | 49/100⭐⭐⭐ |
| Consumer Cyclical | +0.3% | -3.1% | -2.8% | 43.3 | 14/100⭐ |
| Technology | -1.6% | -0.3% | -3.1% | 42.2 | 14/100⭐ |
| Industrials | -0.5% | -1.3% | -8.9% | 30.4 | 10/100⭐ |
Sector returns combine NYSE and NASDAQ averages. P/E is the latest blended sector multiple. Sector score ranks each sector vs peers using percentile ranks (not fixed thresholds): 48% 1M + 24% 1W + 8% 1D + 20% P/E (lower P/E ranks higher). Data as of 2026-07-26.