CENX Century Aluminum PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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The P/E ratio for Century Aluminum stock stands at 18.45 as of Jul 29, 2025. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $1.21 and the stock price of $22.33 per share. An increase of 126% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 8.2 of the past four quarters.
CENX PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Century Aluminum has been 14.93. The current 18.45 price-to-earnings ratio is 24% more than the historical average. Analyzing the last ten years, CENX's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Dec 2017 quarter at 38.51, with a price of $19.64 and an EPS of $0.51. The Sep 2022 quarter saw the lowest point at 3.12, with a price of $5.28 and an EPS of $1.69.
Century Aluminum PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 193.92% in 2011
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5.3 | N/A | $18.22 | $3.44 |
| 2023 | N/A | N/A | $12.14 | -$0.47 |
| 2022 | N/A | N/A | $8.18 | -$0.15 |
| 2021 | N/A | N/A | $16.56 | -$1.85 |
| 2020 | N/A | N/A | $11.03 | -$1.38 |
| 2019 | N/A | N/A | $7.52 | -$0.91 |
| 2018 | N/A | N/A | $7.31 | -$0.76 |
| 2017 | 38.51 | N/A | $19.64 | $0.51 |
| 2016 | N/A | N/A | $8.56 | -$2.9 |
| 2015 | N/A | N/A | $4.42 | -$0.68 |
| 2014 | 18.63 | N/A | $24.4 | $1.31 |
| 2013 | N/A | N/A | $10.46 | -$0.45 |
| 2012 | N/A | N/A | $8.76 | -$0.4 |
| 2011 | 77.36 | 193.92% | $8.51 | $0.11 |
| 2010 | 26.32 | N/A | $15.53 | $0.59 |
Century Aluminum PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | 15.34 | 189.43% | $18.56 | $1.21 |
| Dec 2024 | 5.3 | 7.51% | $18.22 | $3.44 |
| Sep 2024 | 4.93 | -30.56% | $16.23 | $3.29 |
| Jun 2024 | 7.1 | 13.96% | $16.75 | $2.36 |
| Mar 2024 | 6.23 | N/A | $15.39 | $2.47 |
| Dec 2023 | N/A | N/A | $12.14 | -$0.47 |
| Sep 2023 | N/A | N/A | $7.19 | -$1.96 |
| Jun 2023 | N/A | N/A | $8.72 | -$1.05 |
| Mar 2023 | N/A | N/A | $10 | -$0.75 |
| Dec 2022 | N/A | N/A | $8.18 | -$0.15 |
| Sep 2022 | 3.12 | -72.49% | $5.28 | $1.69 |
| Jun 2022 | 11.34 | N/A | $7.37 | $0.65 |
| Mar 2022 | N/A | N/A | $26.31 | -$0.12 |
| Dec 2021 | N/A | N/A | $16.56 | -$1.85 |
| Sep 2021 | N/A | N/A | $13.45 | -$2.92 |
CENX Price vs fair value
CENX average PE ratio chart
CENX's current PE ratio is higher than the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
CENX PE vs peers
CENX's PE ratio is less than its peer stock KALU, but it is above AA's.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| AA Alcoa Corp | 8.46 | $7.8B |
| CENX Century Aluminum Co | 17.62 | $1.99B |
| KALU Kaiser Aluminum Corp | 19.61 | $1.26B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Century Aluminum's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for CENX stock is 18.45 as of Jul 29, 2025.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Century Aluminum (CENX)?
Over the last 3 years, the average PE ratio for CENX stock is 7.0.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Century Aluminum (CENX)?
Over the last 5 years, the average PE ratio for CENX stock is 7.62.
What is the highest PE ratio for CENX?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 38.51 and it was in the Dec 2017 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for CENX compare to its historical average?
CENX's current price to earnings ratio is 24% above its 10-year historical average.
How is CENX's PE ratio calculated (Century Aluminum PE ratio formula)?
The P/E ratio is calculated by dividing the latest price of a stock by its trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Jul 29, 2025), Century Aluminum's share price is $22.33. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2025 is $1.21. Therefore, Century Aluminum's price to earnings ratio for today is 18.45. PE RATIO(18.45) = STOCK PRICE($22.33) / TTM EPS($1.21)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.