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Century Aluminum Co. (CENX) — Stock Research
CENX Century Aluminum Co. $48.17 Stock Change Up/Down $-4.12 (-7.88%)
Thursday, 8/13/2026 4:55 PM ET — 20 min. delayed
Trading Data
Volume 3,150,970
% Volume 161%
Shares Outstanding 99.0 M
Market Cap 4,768.0 M
Close/Open Range $52.29 – $52.84
Trade Time 8/12/2026 4:45:09 PM
Range Today $48.14 – $53.42
1 Year Range $20.91 – $70.43
% Range 55%
P/E Ratio 16
Fundamentals
Price/Sales 1.81
Debt/Equity 42.50
Price/Book 4.14
Sales $26.60 /shr
Book Value $11.63 /shr
Dividend Yield 0.00%
EPS Growth 26.62%
Beta 1.92
Industry Aluminum
Sector Basic Materials
Volatility & Options
Volatility (20) 0.55
Volatility (50) 0.66
Volatility (100) 0.64
Volatility (250) 0.65
Put Volume 1,693
Call Volume 1,181
Put/Call Ratio 1.43
Broker Recommendations (5 Brokers)
Strong Buy 4
Moderate Buy 0
Hold 0
Moderate Sell 0
Strong Sell 1
Average Recommendation
1.00 strong buy — 5.00 strong sell
This Week 1.8
Last Week 1.8
Change 0.0
Earnings Per Share
Last Quarter $2.39
Surprise -0.42%
Next Quarter (Est.) $2.97
This Fiscal Year $8.34
Next Fiscal Year $10.56

About Century Aluminum Co. (CENX)

Century Aluminum Co. trades on the stock market under the ticker symbol CENX in the Basic Materials sector, specifically within the Aluminum industry. This stock research page provides a comprehensive snapshot of fundamental data, trading activity, and analyst sentiment.

Key Data Points Explained

  • P/E Ratio: Price-to-earnings ratio measures the stock price relative to its earnings per share — a core valuation metric.
  • Dividend Yield: The annual dividend payment as a percentage of the current stock price.
  • Volatility: Historical volatility over 20, 50, 100, and 250-day windows shows how much the stock price fluctuates — essential for option pricing.
  • Put/Call Ratio: Compares put option volume to call option volume, indicating market sentiment (above 1.0 = bearish, below 1.0 = bullish).
  • Broker Recommendations: Aggregated analyst ratings from strong buy to strong sell, plus week-over-week changes.

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