AlphaStocks
6.4
Consider Buy

CENTURY ALUMINUM CO (CENX)

Materials / Aluminum

S&P SmallCap 600

$63.52

Middle of the pack. No strong signal either way.

Consider Buy

Score based on 5 of 5 models — high confidence

#196out of 1127 in Materials

Is CENTURY ALUMINUM CO a Good Investment in 2026?

CENTURY ALUMINUM CO (CENX) scores 6.4 out of 10 on AlphaStocks' composite model, earning a Consider Buy rating. The Piotroski model rates CENTURY ALUMINUM CO as Strong (8/9). However, the Greenblatt Magic Formula model rates it Caution — Bottom half (rank 71%). CENTURY ALUMINUM CO currently trades above its estimated fair value of $27, suggesting limited upside at current prices. CENTURY ALUMINUM CO ranks #196 out of 1127 stocks in the Materials sector.

This summary is algorithmically generated and is not financial advice.

Key Metrics

P/E144.8ROE5.4Market Cap6B

Estimated Fair Value

$27.36132% above

Trading above estimated fair value. P/e of 145x implies high growth expectations. eps growth of -86% 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

Caution

Bottom half (rank 71%)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CENTURY ALUMINUM CO (CENX) a good investment?
Based on AlphaStocks' composite analysis, CENTURY ALUMINUM CO (CENX) scores 6.4 out of 10, earning a Consider Buy rating. This is a middle-of-the-pack score with no strong signal either way. Trading above estimated fair value. P/e of 145x implies high growth expectations. eps growth of -86% 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 $27, CENX appears overvalued. The stock currently trades 132% above its estimated fair value. Trading above estimated fair value. P/e of 145x implies high growth expectations. eps growth of -86% may not justify the premium.
How does CENX compare to other Materials stocks?
CENTURY ALUMINUM CO ranks #196 out of 1127 stocks in the Materials sector, placing it in the top 17% of its sector by composite score. This is a strong position relative to sector peers.
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: Caution. These models are combined into a single composite score of 6.4/10.

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