Company Description
Constellium SE (NYSE: CSTM) is a manufacturing company focused on alumina refining and primary aluminum production and on the design and manufacture of rolled and extruded aluminum products. According to company disclosures, Constellium develops value-added aluminum products for a broad scope of markets and applications, including aerospace, packaging and automotive. Its ordinary shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol CSTM.
The company organizes its activities into several operating segments that reflect its main end markets and product forms. Constellium’s Packaging & Automotive Rolled Products (P&ARP) segment covers the production of rolled aluminum sheet products in European and North American facilities. These products serve packaging rolled products and automotive and specialty rolled products. The Aerospace & Transportation (A&T) segment includes the production of rolled aluminum products and limited volumes of extruded products for aerospace, transportation, industry and defense (TID) applications. The Automotive Structures & Industry (AS&I) segment focuses on extruded aluminum products and aluminum structural components used in automotive and other industrial applications.
Business model and end-market focus
Constellium’s business model centers on transforming alumina and primary aluminum into specialized rolled and extrusion-based products tailored to customer requirements. Company materials describe Constellium as a full-service supplier of rolled and extrusion-based aluminum solutions for the global automotive market, helping automakers produce lighter, safer and more fuel-efficient vehicles, as well as electric vehicles with greater range. In aerospace, Constellium develops and manufactures advanced specialty plates, sheets and extrusions for aircraft, defense and space markets, including high-performance aluminum-lithium alloys.
In packaging, the company produces rolled aluminum products that support healthy demand for packaging rolled products, as reflected in its segment reporting. Across its segments, Constellium emphasizes operational performance, cost discipline and commercial focus, as seen in its regular reporting of shipments, revenue and Segment Adjusted EBITDA for A&T, P&ARP and AS&I.
Geographic footprint and facilities
Constellium operates production facilities in Europe and North America. Its P&ARP and A&T segments include rolled aluminum production in European and North American facilities, while AS&I includes extruded products and structural components. Company news highlights specific sites such as Singen in Germany, where Constellium has invested in new finishing lines for aluminum foilstock for battery applications, and Issoire and Montreuil-Juigné in France, which supply aerospace customers and have received supplier awards. Constellium also supplies aerospace customers from facilities in Issoire, France, and Ravenswood, West Virginia.
Product and technology capabilities
Constellium develops advanced aluminum solutions and proprietary alloy platforms for demanding applications. In aerospace, the company supplies high-performance aluminum solutions, including its aluminum-lithium alloy Airware®, under long-term partnerships such as its extended agreement with Embraer covering commercial aviation, executive jets and defense and security divisions. Constellium’s portfolio for aircraft, defense and space markets includes specialty plates, sheets and extrusions, with industrial and recycling capabilities to support these applications.
In automotive, Constellium’s Automotive Structures & Industry business unit works on aluminum structures such as Battery Enclosures made from high-recycled-content aluminum and Crash Management Systems prototyped from high levels of post-consumer aluminum scrap. Through projects like CirConAl (Circular and Constant Aluminum), supported by the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK and the UK Government’s Department for Business and Trade, Constellium aims to develop low-carbon, cost-efficient aluminum extrusion alloys using post-consumer scrap, while maintaining performance standards required by automakers.
Constellium also participates in collaborative research initiatives such as FlexCAR with ARENA2036 in Germany, where it developed a modular sill concept using aluminum extrusions made from its HSA6™ high-strength aluminum alloys with significant recycled content. This sill concept is designed to support various powertrains, including battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell, with enhanced crash performance, design flexibility and lower lifecycle carbon footprint. In the Digital Fingerprint project, Constellium helped develop a digital twin of an aluminum component and a smart aluminum housing with embedded sensors to track performance across the component’s lifecycle.
Segment performance and reporting
Constellium regularly reports detailed financial and operational metrics by segment, including shipments in thousand metric tons, revenue and Segment Adjusted EBITDA for A&T, P&ARP and AS&I. Company filings and press releases discuss factors affecting segment performance, such as changes in shipments, price and mix, operating costs, tariffs, foreign exchange translation and the non-cash impact of metal price lag. Metal price lag represents the timing difference between when aluminum prices in revenue are established and when aluminum purchase prices in cost of sales are established, and Constellium explains how this non-cash effect can increase or decrease earnings depending on movements in primary aluminum prices and regional premiums.
Management commentary in quarterly results highlights demand conditions across end markets. For example, Constellium has noted healthy packaging demand, stable aerospace demand with supply chain challenges at commercial aerospace OEMs, and varying conditions in automotive and industrial markets in North America and Europe. The company also emphasizes cost reduction efforts, commercial discipline, capital discipline, free cash flow generation and leverage metrics as part of its financial profile.
Strategic investments and sustainability initiatives
Constellium undertakes targeted investments to expand capacity and support emerging applications. At its Singen plant in Germany, the company completed a major investment in new finishing lines for aluminum foilstock for battery applications in Europe, in partnership with Lotte Infracell, a subsidiary of Lotte Aluminium. The new facility includes edge trimming and packing lines, dedicated logistics and buffer areas to optimize production flow and material handling, and can process aluminum coils for different market segments at widths up to 2,000 mm and thicknesses up to 1.3 mm.
Sustainability and safety are recurring themes in Constellium’s projects and operations. The Singen investment includes a solar power system expected to generate renewable energy annually and reduce the site’s carbon footprint, as well as fire protection and sprinkler systems covering production and truck loading areas. At the Issoire plant, Constellium has implemented a program that significantly reduced water withdrawal over a decade, earning a sustainability special recognition from Airbus. Through CirConAl and other initiatives, Constellium focuses on circularity by using post-consumer aluminum scrap to produce high-performance components and by developing advanced scrap sorting technologies.
Customer relationships and recognition
Constellium maintains long-term partnerships with major aerospace and automotive customers. The extension of its agreement with Embraer demonstrates its role in supplying advanced aluminum solutions, including Airware®, to multiple Embraer divisions. The company’s facilities in Issoire and Montreuil-Juigné have received awards from Airbus’ Supply Chain & Quality Improvement Program, including an Accredited Supplier award, a sustainability special recognition and a Best Improver award, reflecting performance, sustainability efforts and progress in quality and supply chain contribution.
Leadership and governance
Constellium’s Board of Directors has announced a leadership transition in which Ingrid Joerg is appointed to succeed Jean‑Marc Germain as Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2026, following his decision to retire from that role. Ms. Joerg has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer heading operations of all three business units since 2023 and previously led the Aerospace & Transportation business unit. Company filings describe her background in the aluminum industry and her appointment as a director, subject to shareholder ratification. Mr. Germain is expected to remain as a Special Advisor to the Board of Directors and management for a transition period.
Capital markets profile
Constellium reports its financial results through quarterly earnings releases and accompanying investor presentations filed on Form 8‑K. These materials provide updates on shipments, revenue, net income, Adjusted EBITDA, Segment Adjusted EBITDA, metal price lag, cash from operations, free cash flow, leverage and share repurchase activity. The company has disclosed repurchases of its ordinary shares and discusses leverage trends and guidance for Adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow in its public communications.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- What does Constellium SE do?
Constellium SE is a manufacturing company engaged in alumina refining and primary aluminum production and in the design and manufacture of rolled and extruded aluminum products. It develops value-added aluminum products for aerospace, packaging, automotive and other transportation and industry end markets. - How is Constellium’s business organized?
The company organizes its activities into three main operating segments: Aerospace & Transportation (A&T), Packaging & Automotive Rolled Products (P&ARP) and Automotive Structures & Industry (AS&I). Each segment focuses on specific aluminum product forms and end markets. - Which markets does Constellium serve?
According to company information, Constellium serves aerospace, packaging, automotive, defense and other transportation and industry markets. It supplies aircraft, defense and space customers, automakers and packaging customers, among others. - On which exchange is Constellium stock listed?
Constellium’s ordinary shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol CSTM, as indicated in its SEC filings. - What are Constellium’s main aluminum products?
Constellium produces rolled aluminum sheet products, specialty plates and sheets, extruded products and aluminum structural components. It also offers advanced alloys such as its aluminum-lithium alloy Airware® and high-strength HSA6™ alloys for demanding aerospace and automotive applications. - How does Constellium address sustainability?
The company highlights sustainability initiatives such as using post-consumer aluminum scrap in projects like CirConAl, installing solar power systems at production sites, reducing water withdrawal at plants like Issoire, and developing low-carbon aluminum extrusion alloys while maintaining performance standards. - What is metal price lag and why does it matter for Constellium?
Metal price lag is the non-cash financial impact from timing differences between when aluminum prices in revenue are set and when aluminum purchase prices in cost of sales are established. Constellium reports metal price lag as an adjustment to EBITDA because rising or falling primary aluminum prices and regional premiums can increase or decrease reported earnings. - Who are some of Constellium’s key customers?
Public announcements identify customers such as Embraer and Airbus in the aerospace sector. Constellium also describes itself as a full-service supplier of rolled and extrusion-based aluminum solutions for the global automotive market, serving automakers and other transportation and industry customers. - What recent investments has Constellium made in its production network?
Constellium has completed a major investment at its Singen plant in Germany, adding new finishing lines for aluminum foilstock for battery applications in Europe. The project includes new edge trimming and packing lines, logistics and buffer areas, and a solar power installation to reduce the site’s carbon footprint. - Has Constellium announced any leadership changes?
Yes. The Board of Directors has appointed Ingrid Joerg to succeed Jean‑Marc Germain as Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2026, following his decision to retire from that role. Ms. Joerg is also expected to join the Board as a director, subject to shareholder ratification.
Stock Performance
Latest News
SEC Filings
Insider Radar
Financial Highlights
Upcoming Events
Low-volume commercial availability
Short Interest History
Short interest in Constellium Se (CSTM) currently stands at 4.4 million shares, down 6.5% from the previous reporting period, representing 3.3% of the float. Over the past 12 months, short interest has increased by 189.9%. This relatively low short interest suggests limited bearish sentiment.
Days to Cover History
Days to cover for Constellium Se (CSTM) currently stands at 4.5 days, up 34.6% from the previous period. This days-to-cover ratio represents a balanced liquidity scenario for short positions. The days to cover has increased 351% over the past year, indicating either rising short interest or declining trading volume. The ratio has shown significant volatility over the period, ranging from 1.0 to 4.5 days.