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Capacity Utilization Rate % refers to the manufacturing and production capabilities that are being utilized by the enterprise at any given time.
The historical rank and industry rank for Century Aluminum Co's Capacity Utilization Rate % or its related term are showing as below:
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Century Aluminum Co (NAS:CENX) Capacity Utilization Rate % Explanation
Capacity Utilization Rate % refers to the manufacturing and production capabilities that are being utilized by the enterprise at any given time. It is the relationship between the output produced with the given resources and the potential output that could be produced if capacity were fully used.
Capacity utilization can also indicate the rate at which the prospective levels of output are being met or used. The rate provides an insight into the total utilization of resources and how a company can increase its output without increasing the costs associated with production. The capacity utilization rate is also called the operating rate.
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Century Aluminum Co Capacity Utilization Rate % Historical Data
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Century Aluminum Co Capacity Utilization Rate % Chart
CENX vs CSTM, KALU, AA: Capacity Utilization Rate % Comparison
For the Aluminum subindustry, Century Aluminum Co's Capacity Utilization Rate %, along with its competitors' market caps and Capacity Utilization Rate % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
What does a Capacity Utilization Rate % of 0.00% mean?
Century Aluminum Co (CENX) has a Capacity Utilization Rate % of 0.00% as of Jun. 2026. Capacity Utilization Rate refers to the manufacturing and production capabilities that are being utilized by the enterprise at any given time. View historical data on Century Aluminum Co and its competitors.
Is Century Aluminum Co's Capacity Utilization Rate % too high?
Century Aluminum Co's current Capacity Utilization Rate % is 0.00%. Overall, Century Aluminum Co has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Century Aluminum Co's Capacity Utilization Rate % compare to CSTM and KALU?
Century Aluminum Co's Capacity Utilization Rate % of 0.00% can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Capacity Utilization Rate % for a Metals & Mining company?
A good Capacity Utilization Rate % depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, Capacity Utilization Rate % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Capacity Utilization Rate % mean?
A high Capacity Utilization Rate % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Capacity Utilization Rate refers to the manufacturing and production capabilities that are being utilized by the enterprise at any given time. View historical data on Century Aluminum Co and its competitors. Century Aluminum Co's current Capacity Utilization Rate % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Century Aluminum Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Century Aluminum Co (CENX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.98, compared to a current price of $46.73 — trading 103.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Capacity Utilization Rate % is 0.00%. Century Aluminum Co's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Capacity Utilization Rate % calculated?
Capacity Utilization Rate % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Century Aluminum Co (CENX), the current Capacity Utilization Rate % is 0.00% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Century Aluminum Co (CENX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Century Aluminum Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $46.73 is trading 103.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $22.98.
GuruFocus considers Century Aluminum Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CENX:
Capacity Utilization Rate %: 0.00%
GF Value™: $22.98 vs. price of $46.73 (103.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CENX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Century Aluminum Co produces primary aluminum standard grade and value-added products. The firm operates smelter facilities in the United States and Iceland. The majority of revenue is generated from Glencore, which agreed to purchase nearly all of Century Aluminum's North American production. The company produces high purity aluminum, standard-grade aluminum sow and tee bars, and value-added billet and foundry products. The company also owns a carbon anode production facility in the Netherlands.
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