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CENX Century Aluminum PE ratio, current and historical analysis

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The P/E ratio for Century Aluminum stock stands at 6.87 as of Nov 21, 2024. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $3.29 and the stock price of $22.61 per share.

CENX PE ratio history

How has CENX's PE ratio performed in the past

Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Century Aluminum has been 14.57. The current 6.87 price-to-earnings ratio is 53% less 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.

Average
14.57
Median
9.02
Minimum
3.12
Maximum
38.51

Century Aluminum PE ratio by year

Year PE ratio Change
2023 N/A N/A
2022 N/A N/A
2021 N/A N/A
2020 N/A N/A
2019 N/A N/A
2018 N/A N/A
2017 38.51 N/A
2016 N/A N/A
2015 N/A N/A
2014 18.63 N/A

CENX average PE ratio chart

What is the average PE ratio of CENX for the past years

CENX's current PE ratio is higher than the 3 and 5-year averages, but it is under its 10-year average.

3-year avg
6.54
5-year avg
6.54
10-year avg
14.57
15-year avg
21.48

CENX PE vs peers

What is CENX's PE ratio compared to its peers

CENX's PE ratio is below its peer stock KALU.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
CENX Century Aluminum Co 6.88 $2.1B
KALU Kaiser Aluminum Corp 27.97 $1.32B
AA Alcoa Corp N/A $11.79B

Frequently asked questions

What is Century Aluminum's PE ratio?

The price to earnings ratio for CENX stock is 6.87 as of Nov 21, 2024.

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 6.54.

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 6.54.

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 53% below its 10-year historical average.

Why is Century Aluminum's PE ratio so low?

CENX's PE ratio is low because the stock price is relatively cheap compared to the earnings generated by the company.

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 (Nov 21, 2024), Century Aluminum's share price is $22.61. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $3.29. Therefore, Century Aluminum's price to earnings ratio for today is 6.87. PE RATIO(6.87) = STOCK PRICE($22.61) / TTM EPS($3.29)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from and Sharadar.