CENX
Basic MaterialsCentury Aluminum Company · Aluminum · $6B
What is Century Aluminum Company?
Century Aluminum Company is a mid-cap primary aluminum producer operating smelters in the United States and Iceland, with additional carbon anode manufacturing in the Netherlands.
Century Aluminum produces standard-grade and value-added primary aluminum for industrial customers. Revenue comes from selling aluminum metal output from its smelting operations. The company also manufactures carbon anodes — a key input in aluminum production — at its Dutch facility, supporting both internal use and third-party sales.
Incorporated in 1996 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
- Standard-grade primary aluminum
- Value-added aluminum products
- Carbon anode production
Is CENX a Good Stock to Buy?
UQS Score rates CENX as Below Average overall.
Growth stands out as the brightest spot in Century Aluminum's profile, suggesting the business has shown forward momentum relative to its pillar peers. Risk and Valuation both land at Neutral, meaning neither poses an immediate red flag.
Quality and Moat are both rated Weak, reflecting thin competitive differentiation and below-average business durability typical of commodity metal producers.
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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 CENX pay dividends?
No — Century Aluminum Company does not currently pay a dividend.
Century Aluminum does not currently pay a dividend. For a capital-intensive commodity producer, retaining cash to fund smelter operations and manage cyclical downturns is a common priority over shareholder distributions.
When does CENX report earnings?
Century Aluminum reports earnings on a quarterly cadence, typical for US-listed equities.
Results tend to track aluminum market prices closely, making quarterly swings common. Investors should watch smelter utilization rates and energy costs as key drivers of reported performance.
For the most recent quarter's results, visit Century Aluminum's investor relations page directly.
CENX Price History
+351.1% over 5Y
Monthly close, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment.
What if I invested in Century Aluminum Company?
Based on Century Aluminum Company'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 Century Aluminum do?
Century Aluminum produces primary aluminum at smelters in the United States and Iceland. It also operates a carbon anode facility in the Netherlands. The company sells both standard-grade and value-added aluminum products to industrial buyers.
Does CENX pay dividends?
No, Century Aluminum does not currently pay a dividend. The company retains capital to support its energy-intensive smelting operations and navigate the cyclical nature of commodity aluminum markets.
When does CENX report earnings?
Century Aluminum follows a standard quarterly reporting schedule. For exact dates and the latest results, check the investor relations section of the company's official website.
Is CENX a good stock to buy?
UQS Score rates CENX as Below Average, driven by Weak Quality and Moat scores. Growth is rated Good, and Risk and Valuation are Neutral. The complete pillar breakdown is available to Pro members at uqs-score.com.
Is CENX overvalued?
CENX carries a Neutral Valuation rating in the UQS framework, suggesting it is neither clearly cheap nor expensive relative to its fundamentals. Full valuation metrics are available with a Pro subscription.
What is CENX's market cap bracket?
Century Aluminum is classified as a mid-cap company, placing it between the smallest publicly traded firms and the large-cap tier of the Basic Materials sector.
Is CENX a long-term quality investment?
As a commodity aluminum producer, Century Aluminum faces structural challenges around moat and quality that the UQS framework rates as Weak. Long-term quality indicators favor businesses with durable competitive advantages — areas where CENX currently scores below average.
What sector does CENX belong to?
Century Aluminum operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically within primary metal production. Aluminum producers in this sector are heavily influenced by global commodity prices, energy costs, and industrial demand cycles.
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CENX — Score History
| Date | UQS | Quality | Moat | Growth | Risk | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2026 | 44.1 | 44.5 | 17.0 | 55.9 | 62.2 | 55.0 | +2.7 |
| May 9, 2026 | 41.4 | 63.8 | 17.0 | 9.6 | 80.3 | 48.1 | +4.6 |
| Apr 24, 2026 | 36.8 | 23.4 | 17.0 | 55.9 | 48.4 | 55.0 | 0.0 |
| Apr 23, 2026 | 36.8 | 23.2 | 17.0 | 55.9 | 48.4 | 55.0 | 0.0 |
| Apr 22, 2026 | 36.8 | 23.3 | 17.0 | 55.9 | 48.4 | 55.0 | -3.0 |
| Apr 18, 2026 | 39.8 | 27.4 | 17.0 | 65.8 | 48.4 | 55.0 | -2.0 |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 41.8 | 27.2 | 17.0 | 65.8 | 48.4 | 68.8 | 0.0 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 41.8 | 27.3 | 17.0 | 65.8 | 48.4 | 68.8 | 0.0 |
| Apr 8, 2026 | 41.8 | 27.2 | 17.0 | 65.8 | 48.4 | 68.8 | 0.0 |
| Apr 2, 2026 | 41.8 | 27.3 | 17.0 | 65.8 | 48.4 | 68.8 | — |
CENX — Pillar Breakdown
Quality
— 44.5/100 (25%)Century Aluminum Company has average quality metrics, with room for improvement in margins or capital efficiency.
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
— 55.9/100 (20%)Century Aluminum Company demonstrates healthy growth trends across revenue and earnings.
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
— 62.2/100 (15%)Century Aluminum Company maintains a reasonable risk profile with manageable debt levels.
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
— 55.0/100 (15%)Century Aluminum Company trades at a reasonable valuation with decent earnings yield and FCF multiples.
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
— 17/100 (25%)Century Aluminum Company 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 CENX.
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How is the CENX UQS Score Calculated?
The UQS (Unified Quality Score) for Century Aluminum Company 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 Century Aluminum Company'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 Century Aluminum Company is fairly priced using earnings yield, price-to-FCF, PEG ratio, and EV/EBITDA relative to sector peers.
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