This page shows Century Alum Co (CENX) financial statements, including the income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, and key financial ratios. View 16 years of annual fundamentals and quarterly data, with year-over-year growth rates and compound annual growth rates (CAGR). All figures are derived from SEC filings (10-K and 10-Q reports).
Margin recovery is finally becoming self-funded cash generation, with Century Aluminum converting better operations into stronger liquidity.
The clearest shift is in cash conversion: one year delivered$319M of net income but-$24.6M of operating cash flow. The latest year reversed that, producing$185M of operating cash flow on just$40M of net income, so the business ended the period with stronger cash backing than its earnings headline implies.
This looks like a margin-led recovery more than a volume story: gross margin reached
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Financial Health Signals
Based on FY2025 annual data, averaged across the last 3 years for performance metrics (most-recent year weighted highest). How this score is calculated →
Health score ≠ stock price. This rates the quality of Century Alum Co's business: profitability, growth, balance sheet strength. It doesn't tell you whether the stock is a good buy at today's price. Not financial advice. Use it alongside valuation analysis and your own research.
Century Alum Co has an operating margin of 6.3%, meaning the company retains $6 of operating profit per $100 of revenue. This results in a moderate score of 33/100, indicating healthy but not exceptional operating efficiency. This is up from 4.9% the prior year.
Century Alum Co's revenue grew 13.9% year-over-year to $2.5B, a solid pace of expansion. This earns a growth score of 46/100.
Century Alum Co carries a low D/E ratio of 1.82, meaning only $1.82 of long-term debt for every $1 of shareholders' equity. This conservative leverage earns a score of 65/100, indicating a strong balance sheet with room for future borrowing.
Century Alum Co's current ratio of 1.97 indicates adequate short-term liquidity, earning a score of 36/100. The company can meet its near-term obligations, though with limited headroom.
Century Alum Co's free cash flow margin of 3.4% results in a low score of 26/100. Capital expenditures of $100.2M absorb a large share of operating cash flow.
Century Alum Co's ROE of 5.0% shows moderate profitability relative to equity, earning a score of 42/100. This is down from 45.9% the prior year.
Century Alum Co scores 3.35, well above the 2.99 safe threshold. The score is driven primarily by a large market capitalization ($6.7B) relative to total liabilities ($1.5B). This indicates low bankruptcy risk based on profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency.
Century Alum Co passes 6 of 9 financial strength tests. 3 of 4 profitability signals pass, 1 of 3 leverage/liquidity signals pass, both operating efficiency signals pass.
For every $1 of reported earnings, Century Alum Co generates $4.63 in operating cash flow ($185.0M OCF vs $40.0M net income). This indicates profits are well-supported by actual cash generation, not accounting adjustments.
Key Financial Metrics
Earnings & Revenue
Century Alum Co generated $2.5B in revenue in fiscal year 2025. This represents an increase of 13.9% from the prior year.
Century Alum Co's EBITDA was $249.9M in fiscal year 2025, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. This represents an increase of 28.1% from the prior year.
Century Alum Co reported $40.0M in net income in fiscal year 2025. This represents a decrease of 87.5% from the prior year.
Century Alum Co earned $0.42 per diluted share (EPS) in fiscal year 2025. This represents a decrease of 87.2% from the prior year.
Cash & Balance Sheet
Century Alum Co generated $84.8M in free cash flow in fiscal year 2025, representing cash available after capex. This represents an increase of 179.3% from the prior year.
Century Alum Co held $134.2M in cash against $0 in long-term debt as of fiscal year 2025.
Century Alum Co had 99M shares outstanding in fiscal year 2025. This represents an increase of 6.1% from the prior year.
Margins & Returns
Century Alum Co's gross margin was 10.1% in fiscal year 2025, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs. This is up 2.4 percentage points from the prior year.
Century Alum Co's operating margin was 6.3% in fiscal year 2025, reflecting core business profitability. This is up 1.4 percentage points from the prior year.
Century Alum Co's net profit margin was 1.6% in fiscal year 2025, showing the share of revenue converted to profit. This is down 12.8 percentage points from the prior year.
Century Alum Co's ROE was 5.0% in fiscal year 2025, measuring profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity. This is down 41.0 percentage points from the prior year.
Capital Allocation
Century Alum Co invested $100.2M in capex in fiscal year 2025, funding long-term assets and infrastructure. This represents an increase of 21.7% from the prior year.
CENX Income Statement
| Metric | Q1'26 | Q4'25 | Q3'25 | Q2'25 | Q1'25 | Q4'24 | Q3'24 | Q2'24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $649.2M+2.4% | $633.7M+0.2% | $632.2M+0.7% | $628.1M-0.9% | $633.9M+0.5% | $630.9M+17.0% | $539.1M-3.9% | $560.8M |
| Cost of Revenue | $530.4M-2.3% | $543.1M-2.5% | $557.3M-6.3% | $594.5M+3.1% | $576.6M+2.2% | $564.3M+22.1% | $462.2M-15.2% | $545.3M |
| Gross Profit | $118.8M+31.1% | $90.6M+21.0% | $74.9M+122.9% | $33.6M-41.4% | $57.3M-14.0% | $66.6M-13.4% | $76.9M+396.1% | $15.5M |
| R&D Expenses | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| SG&A Expenses | $25.8M-27.3% | $35.5M+98.3% | $17.9M+27.9% | $14.0M+12.0% | $12.5M-15.5% | $14.8M-5.1% | $15.6M+26.8% | $12.3M |
| Operating Income | $374.0M+805.6% | $41.3M-26.1% | $55.9M+208.8% | $18.1M-57.7% | $42.8M-13.7% | $49.6M-15.8% | $58.9M+3826.7% | $1.5M |
| Interest Expense | $9.9M | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | $10.3M |
| Income Tax | $1.8M+114.6% | -$12.3M-1018.2% | -$1.1M+15.4% | -$1.3M-181.3% | $1.6M+700.0% | $200K-90.0% | $2.0M+300.0% | $500K |
| Net Income | $337.5M | $0-100.0% | $14.9M+423.9% | -$4.6M-115.5% | $29.7M+8.4% | $27.4M-42.1% | $47.3M+1992.0% | -$2.5M |
| EPS (Diluted) | $3.23 | N/A | $0.15+400.0% | $-0.05-117.2% | $0.29 | N/A | $0.46+1633.3% | $-0.03 |
CENX Balance Sheet
| Metric | Q1'26 | Q4'25 | Q3'25 | Q2'25 | Q1'25 | Q4'24 | Q3'24 | Q2'24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2.7B+17.0% | $2.3B-2.3% | $2.3B+8.4% | $2.1B+0.4% | $2.1B+0.6% | $2.1B+2.9% | $2.1B+5.2% | $2.0B |
| Current Assets | $1.3B+21.6% | $1.0B-1.5% | $1.0B+29.7% | $807.4M-2.7% | $829.6M+2.3% | $810.9M+0.9% | $804.0M+10.2% | $729.3M |
| Cash & Equivalents | $244.1M+81.9% | $134.2M-11.4% | $151.4M+272.0% | $40.7M-9.4% | $44.9M+36.5% | $32.9M-7.1% | $35.4M-14.3% | $41.3M |
| Inventory | $512.1M-1.4% | $519.6M-6.7% | $556.7M+8.4% | $513.4M-5.3% | $542.2M+0.6% | $539.0M | N/A | $467.5M |
| Accounts Receivable | $111.0M+1.0% | $109.9M-6.0% | $116.9M+8.0% | $108.2M-0.6% | $108.9M+43.7% | $75.8M | N/A | $83.7M |
| Goodwill | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Liabilities | $1.5B+2.8% | $1.5B-7.4% | $1.6B+11.4% | $1.4B+0.8% | $1.4B-1.3% | $1.4B+10.1% | $1.3B+5.9% | $1.2B |
| Current Liabilities | $544.7M+4.0% | $523.6M-11.5% | $591.5M+32.2% | $447.5M+0.9% | $443.6M-5.1% | $467.3M | N/A | $428.1M |
| Long-Term Debt | $479.8M | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Equity | $1.2B+42.9% | $805.6M+8.6% | $741.8M+2.4% | $724.4M-0.3% | $726.3M+4.6% | $694.4M-9.2% | $764.5M+27.1% | $601.5M |
| Retained Earnings | -$1.3B+20.8% | -$1.6B+0.1% | -$1.6B+0.9% | -$1.6B-0.3% | -$1.6B+1.8% | -$1.7B | N/A | -$1.8B |
CENX Cash Flow Statement
| Metric | Q1'26 | Q4'25 | Q3'25 | Q2'25 | Q1'25 | Q4'24 | Q3'24 | Q2'24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $68.4M-33.5% | $102.8M+5040.0% | $2.0M-74.7% | $7.9M-89.1% | $72.3M+274.6% | -$41.4M-306.0% | $20.1M+74.8% | $11.5M |
| Capital Expenditures | $74.8M+113.1% | $35.1M+74.6% | $20.1M-15.5% | $23.8M+12.3% | $21.2M+60.6% | $13.2M-41.3% | $22.5M+33.1% | $16.9M |
| Free Cash Flow | -$6.4M-109.5% | $67.7M+474.0% | -$18.1M-13.8% | -$15.9M-131.1% | $51.1M+193.6% | -$54.6M-2175.0% | -$2.4M+55.6% | -$5.4M |
| Investing Cash Flow | $130.2M+357.8% | -$50.5M-213.7% | -$16.1M-29.8% | -$12.4M+41.5% | -$21.2M-60.6% | -$13.2M+41.3% | -$22.5M-54.1% | -$14.6M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -$600K+99.1% | -$69.5M-156.3% | $123.4M+41033.3% | $300K+100.8% | -$39.1M-171.2% | $54.9M+1198.0% | -$5.0M+89.8% | -$49.1M |
| Dividends Paid | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Share Buybacks | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
CENX Financial Ratios
| Metric | Q1'26 | Q4'25 | Q3'25 | Q2'25 | Q1'25 | Q4'24 | Q3'24 | Q2'24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 18.3%+4.0pp | 14.3%+2.4pp | 11.8%+6.5pp | 5.3%-3.7pp | 9.0%-1.5pp | 10.6%-3.7pp | 14.3%+11.5pp | 2.8% |
| Operating Margin | 57.6%+51.1pp | 6.5%-2.3pp | 8.8%+6.0pp | 2.9%-3.9pp | 6.8%-1.1pp | 7.9%-3.1pp | 10.9%+10.7pp | 0.3% |
| Net Margin | 52.0%+52.0pp | 0.0%-2.4pp | 2.4%+3.1pp | -0.7%-5.4pp | 4.7%+0.3pp | 4.3%-4.4pp | 8.8%+9.2pp | -0.4% |
| Return on Equity | 29.3%+29.3pp | 0.0%-2.0pp | 2.0%+2.6pp | -0.6%-4.7pp | 4.1%+0.1pp | 4.0%-2.2pp | 6.2%+6.6pp | -0.4% |
| Return on Assets | 12.7%+12.7pp | 0.0%-0.6pp | 0.6%+0.9pp | -0.2%-1.6pp | 1.4%+0.1pp | 1.3%-1.0pp | 2.3%+2.4pp | -0.1% |
| Current Ratio | 2.30+0.3 | 1.97+0.2 | 1.77-0.0 | 1.80-0.1 | 1.87+0.1 | 1.74 | N/A | 1.70 |
| Debt-to-Equity | 1.31-0.5 | 1.82-0.3 | 2.13+0.2 | 1.96+0.0 | 1.94-0.1 | 2.05+0.4 | 1.69-0.3 | 2.03 |
| FCF Margin | -1.0%-11.7pp | 10.7%+13.5pp | -2.9%-0.3pp | -2.5%-10.6pp | 8.1%+16.7pp | -8.6%-8.2pp | -0.4%+0.5pp | -1.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Century Alum Co's annual revenue?
Century Alum Co (CENX) reported $2.5B in total revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 13.9% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Revenue measures the total income earned from the company's primary business operations before any expenses are deducted.
How fast is Century Alum Co's revenue growing?
Century Alum Co (CENX) revenue grew by 13.9% year-over-year, from $2.2B to $2.5B in fiscal year 2025.
Is Century Alum Co profitable?
Yes, Century Alum Co (CENX) reported a net income of $40.0M in fiscal year 2025, with a net profit margin of 1.6%.
What is Century Alum Co's EBITDA?
Century Alum Co (CENX) had EBITDA of $249.9M in fiscal year 2025, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.
What is Century Alum Co's gross margin?
Century Alum Co (CENX) had a gross margin of 10.1% in fiscal year 2025, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs of goods sold.
What is Century Alum Co's operating margin?
Century Alum Co (CENX) had an operating margin of 6.3% in fiscal year 2025, reflecting the profitability of core business operations before interest and taxes.
What is Century Alum Co's net profit margin?
Century Alum Co (CENX) had a net profit margin of 1.6% in fiscal year 2025, representing the share of revenue converted into profit after all expenses.
What is Century Alum Co's return on equity (ROE)?
Century Alum Co (CENX) has a return on equity of 5.0% for fiscal year 2025, measuring how efficiently the company generates profit from shareholder equity.
What is Century Alum Co's free cash flow?
Century Alum Co (CENX) generated $84.8M in free cash flow during fiscal year 2025. This represents a 179.3% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Free cash flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures, and is widely used to assess financial flexibility and shareholder value.
What is Century Alum Co's operating cash flow?
Century Alum Co (CENX) generated $185.0M in operating cash flow during fiscal year 2025, representing cash generated from core business activities.
What are Century Alum Co's total assets?
Century Alum Co (CENX) had $2.3B in total assets as of fiscal year 2025, including both current and long-term assets.
What are Century Alum Co's capital expenditures?
Century Alum Co (CENX) invested $100.2M in capital expenditures during fiscal year 2025, funding long-term assets and infrastructure.
What is Century Alum Co's current ratio?
Century Alum Co (CENX) had a current ratio of 1.97 as of fiscal year 2025, which is generally considered healthy.
What is Century Alum Co's debt-to-equity ratio?
Century Alum Co (CENX) had a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.82 as of fiscal year 2025, measuring the company's financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholder equity.
What is Century Alum Co's return on assets (ROA)?
Century Alum Co (CENX) had a return on assets of 1.8% for fiscal year 2025, measuring how efficiently the company uses its assets to generate profit.
What is Century Alum Co's Altman Z-Score?
Century Alum Co (CENX) has an Altman Z-Score of 3.35, placing it in the Safe Zone (low bankruptcy risk). The Z-Score combines five financial ratios (working capital, retained earnings, EBIT, market capitalization, and revenue relative to total assets) to predict the likelihood of bankruptcy. Scores above 2.99 indicate financial safety while scores below 1.81 suggest financial distress. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
What is Century Alum Co's Piotroski F-Score?
Century Alum Co (CENX) has a Piotroski F-Score of 6 out of 9, indicating neutral financial health. The F-Score evaluates nine binary signals across profitability (positive ROA, positive cash flow, improving ROA, earnings quality), leverage (decreasing debt, improving liquidity, no share dilution), and operating efficiency (improving gross margin, improving asset turnover). Scores of 7 to 9 indicate strong and improving fundamentals. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Are Century Alum Co's earnings high quality?
Century Alum Co (CENX) has an earnings quality ratio of 4.63x, considered cash-backed (high quality). This ratio compares operating cash flow to net income. A ratio above 1.0x means the company generates more cash than its reported earnings, indicating sustainable, cash-backed profits. Ratios below 1.0x suggest earnings rely on accounting accruals rather than actual cash generation. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
How financially healthy is Century Alum Co?
Century Alum Co (CENX) scores 41 out of 100 on our Financial Profile, indicating moderate overall financial health. This composite score evaluates six dimensions: profitability (operating margin), revenue growth, leverage (debt-to-equity), liquidity (current ratio), cash flow quality (free cash flow margin), and shareholder returns (return on equity). Each dimension is normalized against standard financial benchmarks. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.