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CENX Century Aluminum PE ratio, current and historical analysis

The P/E ratio for Century Aluminum stock stands at 13.33 as of May 28, 2025. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $1.21 and the stock price of $16.13 per share. An increase of 63% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 8.2 of the past four quarters.

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 14.25. The current 13.33 price-to-earnings ratio is 6% 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.

Today
13.33
Average
14.25
Median
9.02
Minimum
3.12
Maximum
38.51

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

How does CENX's price compare to its estimated fair value based on its growth

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
7.62
5-year avg
7.62
10-year avg
14.25
15-year avg
20.46

CENX PE vs peers

What is CENX's PE ratio compared to its 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 7.83 $7.22B
CENX Century Aluminum Co 13.33 $1.5B
KALU Kaiser Aluminum Corp 26.85 $1.18B

Frequently asked questions

What is Century Aluminum's PE ratio?

The price to earnings ratio for CENX stock is 13.33 as of May 28, 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 7.62.

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 6% below 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 (May 28, 2025), Century Aluminum's share price is $16.13. 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 13.33. PE RATIO(13.33) = STOCK PRICE($16.13) / TTM EPS($1.21)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.