AlphaStocks
4.8
Weak

CENTURY ALUMINUM CO (CENX)

Materials / Aluminum

S&P SmallCap 600

$43.78

Below average on several measures. Research carefully.

Weak

Score based on 5 of 5 models — high confidence

#599out of 1121 in Materials

Is CENTURY ALUMINUM CO a Good Investment in 2026?

CENTURY ALUMINUM CO (CENX) scores 4.8 out of 10 on AlphaStocks' composite model, earning a Weak rating. The Piotroski model rates CENTURY ALUMINUM CO as Strong (8/9). However, the Graham model rates it Caution — Significantly above fair value. CENTURY ALUMINUM CO currently trades above its estimated fair value of $20, suggesting limited upside at current prices. CENTURY ALUMINUM CO ranks #599 out of 1121 stocks in the Materials sector.

This summary is algorithmically generated and is not financial advice.

Key Metrics

P/E99.8ROE5.4Market Cap5B

Estimated Fair Value

$20.47114% above

Trading above estimated fair value. P/e of 100x implies high growth expectations. eps growth of -87% may not justify the premium.

Model-based estimate, not a price target.

5-Model Analysis

Each model evaluates this stock from a different angle. Combined, they form the composite score above.

Piotroski

Strong

8/9

Buffett

Neutral

Business quality & competitive moat

Graham

Caution

Significantly above fair value

Lynch

Neutral

High PEG — growth premium · Stalwart

Greenblatt

Neutral

Bottom half (rank 70%)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CENTURY ALUMINUM CO (CENX) a good investment?
Based on AlphaStocks' composite analysis, CENTURY ALUMINUM CO (CENX) scores 4.8 out of 10, earning a Weak rating. This score is below average, suggesting caution. Trading above estimated fair value. P/e of 100x implies high growth expectations. eps growth of -87% may not justify the premium.
What is CENTURY ALUMINUM CO's Piotroski F-Score?
CENTURY ALUMINUM CO's Piotroski F-Score status is Strong. The raw score is 8/9. The Piotroski F-Score evaluates financial health using 9 fundamental signals including profitability, leverage, and operating efficiency.
Is CENX overvalued or undervalued?
Based on AlphaStocks' model-based fair value estimate of $20, CENX appears overvalued. The stock currently trades 114% above its estimated fair value. Trading above estimated fair value. P/e of 100x implies high growth expectations. eps growth of -87% may not justify the premium.
How does CENX compare to other Materials stocks?
CENTURY ALUMINUM CO ranks #599 out of 1121 stocks in the Materials sector, placing it in the top 53% of its sector by composite score. There are higher-ranked alternatives in this sector worth exploring.
What do investment models say about CENX?
AlphaStocks evaluates CENX using five proven investment models. Piotroski: Strong; Buffett: Neutral; Graham: Caution; Lynch: Neutral; Greenblatt Magic Formula: Neutral. These models are combined into a single composite score of 4.8/10.

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