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Basic MaterialsCelanese Corporation · Chemicals · $6B
What is Celanese Corporation?
Celanese Corporation is a specialty materials and chemical company serving automotive, medical, industrial, and consumer markets worldwide from its headquarters in Irving, Texas.
Celanese generates revenue across three segments: Engineered Materials, which supplies specialty polymers for automotive and medical uses; Acetate Tow, which provides materials for filter products; and Acetyl Chain, which produces acetic acid and related chemicals used in paints, adhesives, coatings, and pharmaceuticals.
Celanese was established in 2005 and is headquartered in Irving, US.
- Engineered polymers for automotive and medical applications
- Acetate tow and flakes for filtration products
- Acetyl chain chemicals including acetic acid and vinyl acetate monomers
- Food ingredients such as acesulfame potassium and potassium sorbate
Is CE a Good Stock to Buy?
UQS Score rates CE as Below Average overall.
Valuation stands out as the clearest relative bright spot in CE's profile, rated Attractive — suggesting the market may already be pricing in significant headwinds. Growth is rated Neutral, indicating neither a strong tailwind nor a meaningful drag at this time.
Quality, Moat, and Risk are all rated Weak, reflecting meaningful structural and financial challenges across the business.
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Past performance does not guarantee future results. UQS Score is based on fundamental data and is not a buy/sell recommendation.
Does CE pay dividends?
Yes — Celanese Corporation pays a dividend.
Celanese pays a regular dividend, which may appeal to income-oriented investors. Given the Weak Quality and Risk ratings, investors should weigh the sustainability of that payout carefully against the company's broader financial profile.
When does CE report earnings?
Celanese reports earnings on a quarterly cadence, typical for US-listed equities.
The company's recent results reflect the pressures visible in its UQS pillar profile, with Quality and Risk both rated Weak. Investors should monitor segment-level trends across Engineered Materials and Acetyl Chain for signs of stabilization.
For the most recent quarter's results, visit Celanese's investor relations page directly.
CE Price History
-57.0% over 5Y
Monthly close, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment.
What if I invested in Celanese Corporation?
Based on Celanese Corporation's historical closing prices, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Celanese do?
Celanese is a specialty materials and chemicals company. It produces engineered polymers for automotive and medical markets, acetate tow for filtration, and acetyl chain chemicals used in paints, adhesives, coatings, and pharmaceuticals. It also supplies food ingredients like acesulfame potassium.
Does CE pay dividends?
Yes, Celanese pays a regular dividend. However, given the company's Weak Quality and Risk pillar ratings, investors focused on dividend reliability may want to review the full financial picture available to Pro members on UQS Score.
When does CE report earnings?
Celanese reports on a quarterly cadence. For the exact schedule and most recent results, check Celanese's official investor relations page, as specific dates are not available through our data source.
Is CE a good stock to buy?
CE carries a Below Average UQS Score, with Weak ratings across Quality, Moat, and Risk. Valuation is rated Attractive, which may reflect the market pricing in those challenges. The complete analysis is available to Pro members.
Is CE overvalued?
CE's Valuation pillar is rated Attractive, suggesting the stock is not considered expensive relative to its fundamentals at this time. Whether that represents opportunity depends on how the other Weak-rated pillars evolve.
How does CE compare to its competitors?
CE operates in the specialty chemicals space alongside peers such as Huntsman Corporation (HUN) and Methanex Corporation (MEOH). UQS Score provides side-by-side pillar comparisons for Pro members to evaluate relative quality and risk.
What is CE's market cap bracket?
Celanese is classified as a mid-cap company, placing it between the largest global chemical conglomerates and smaller specialty chemical producers.
Is CE a long-term quality investment?
As a long-term quality indicator, CE's Below Average UQS Score — driven by Weak Quality, Moat, and Risk ratings — suggests caution. Attractive Valuation may limit downside, but durable competitive advantages appear limited based on current pillar assessments.
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CE — Score History
| Date | UQS | Quality | Moat | Growth | Risk | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | 32.7 | 21.1 | 18.0 | 48.2 | 8.3 | 80.0 | +0.1 |
| May 12, 2026 | 32.6 | 21.1 | 18.0 | 47.9 | 8.3 | 80.0 | +0.1 |
| May 11, 2026 | 32.5 | 21.1 | 18.0 | 47.3 | 8.3 | 80.0 | +1.3 |
| May 8, 2026 | 31.2 | 20.0 | 18.0 | 47.3 | 8.3 | 73.3 | -1.3 |
| May 6, 2026 | 32.5 | 21.1 | 18.0 | 47.2 | 9.9 | 78.5 | +0.1 |
| May 3, 2026 | 32.4 | 21.1 | 18.0 | 47.0 | 9.9 | 78.2 | -0.3 |
| Apr 25, 2026 | 32.7 | 21.1 | 18.0 | 47.0 | 9.9 | 80.0 | +0.2 |
| Apr 20, 2026 | 32.5 | 21.1 | 18.0 | 46.0 | 9.9 | 80.0 | +0.2 |
| Apr 19, 2026 | 32.3 | 21.1 | 18.0 | 45.1 | 9.9 | 80.0 | +0.3 |
| Apr 18, 2026 | 32.0 | 21.1 | 18.0 | 45.1 | 9.9 | 78.4 | -3.0 |
CE — Pillar Breakdown
Quality
— 21.1/100 (25%)Celanese Corporation currently shows below-average quality metrics, suggesting challenges with profitability.
How effectively capital is deployed to generate returns.
Profitability relative to shareholders' equity.
Ability to convert revenue into operating profit.
Bottom-line profit as a share of revenue.
Asset productivity — how much gross profit each dollar of assets generates.
Free cash flow relative to market value.
Growth
— 48.2/100 (20%)Celanese Corporation shows steady but unspectacular growth, typical for mature companies.
Revenue trajectory over the last twelve months.
Compound annual revenue growth rate over 3 years.
Year-over-year earnings per share growth.
Analyst consensus for future revenue growth.
Analyst consensus for future earnings growth.
Risk
— 8.3/100 (15%)Celanese Corporation presents elevated risk with concerns around leverage or financial stability.
Debt levels relative to earnings capacity.
Total debt relative to shareholder equity.
Short-term liquidity — ability to pay near-term obligations.
Earnings capacity relative to interest payments.
Valuation
— 80.0/100 (15%)Celanese Corporation appears attractively valued relative to its earnings, cash flows, and sector peers.
Inverse of forward P/E — higher yield means cheaper stock.
How many years of FCF the market cap represents.
P/E relative to earnings growth — lower is more attractive.
Enterprise value multiple relative to sector median.
Moat
— 18/100 (25%)Celanese Corporation operates in a highly competitive environment with limited sustainable advantages. The Moat pillar evaluates competitive advantages across five dimensions: Switching Costs, Network Effects, Cost Advantage, Intangible Assets, and Scale & Ecosystem. Sign in to customize moat ratings for CE.
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How is the CE UQS Score Calculated?
The UQS (Unified Quality Score) for Celanese Corporation is calculated using a proprietary 6-pillar framework with 29 financial metrics. Each pillar evaluates a different dimension on a 0–100 scale, then combines into a single weighted score. Scoring thresholds are calibrated per sector. Momentum is an optional Pro toggle — without it, you get the 5-pillar / 25-metric core shown below.
Quality (25%) measures profitability and capital efficiency — ROIC, ROE, margins, GP/Assets, and FCF Yield.
Moat (25%) assesses Celanese Corporation's competitive advantages across switching costs, network effects, cost advantages, intangible assets, and ecosystem scale.
Growth (20%) tracks revenue trajectory and earnings momentum, combining historical results with analyst forward estimates.
Risk (15%) is inversely scored — lower leverage and strong balance sheet health result in higher scores.
Valuation (15%) measures whether Celanese Corporation is fairly priced using earnings yield, price-to-FCF, PEG ratio, and EV/EBITDA relative to sector peers.
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