CENX (Century Aluminum Co) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: $8.68 (As of Mar. 2026)

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CENX Century Aluminum Co CENX
63 GF Score
Price $46.21
GF Value $22.20
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Century Aluminum Co Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Century Aluminum Co CENX -0.37% 63 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $8.68 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CENX with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.20 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Century Aluminum Co's adjusted book value per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $11.628. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $8.68 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Century Aluminum Co's average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was -5.10% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was -6.60% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was -5.10% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was -4.10% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate of Century Aluminum Co was 5.30% per year. The lowest was -6.60% per year. And the median was 0.45% per year.

As of today (2026-07-25), Century Aluminum Co's current stock price is $46.21. Century Aluminum Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $8.68. Century Aluminum Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is 5.32.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Century Aluminum Co was 7.71. The lowest was 0.26. And the median was 1.06.


Century Aluminum Co  (NAS:CENX) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share may underestimate the company's equity. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can seem to be too high even the actual PB Ratio is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, the book value of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/B calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is also called CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Century Aluminum Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=46.21/8.68
=5.32

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Century Aluminum Co was 7.71. The lowest was 0.26. And the median was 1.06.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real book value.


Century Aluminum Co Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Related Terms


Century Aluminum Co Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Century Aluminum Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Century Aluminum Co Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Chart

Century Aluminum Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
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Century Aluminum Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 9.15 8.99 8.83 8.62 8.68

CENX vs CSTM, KALU, AA: Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Comparison

For the Aluminum subindustry, Century Aluminum Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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.


Century Aluminum Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Century Aluminum Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Century Aluminum Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Century Aluminum Co Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the book value per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 book value per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent book value in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's book value is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent book value in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's book value is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 book value in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent book value per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Century Aluminum Co's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book= Book Value per Share /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=11.628/330.2130*330.2130
=11.628

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Century Aluminum Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 11.420 241.018 15.646
201609 10.767 241.428 14.727
201612 8.672 241.432 11.861
201703 8.512 243.801 11.529
201706 8.598 244.955 11.591
201709 8.853 246.819 11.844
201712 9.476 246.524 12.693
201803 9.482 249.554 12.547
201806 9.738 251.989 12.761
201809 9.514 252.439 12.445
201812 8.651 251.233 11.371
201903 8.199 254.202 10.651
201906 7.980 256.143 10.288
201909 7.761 256.759 9.981
201912 7.568 256.974 9.725
202003 7.532 258.115 9.636
202006 7.249 257.797 9.285
202009 6.620 260.280 8.399
202012 6.064 260.474 7.688
202103 4.532 264.877 5.650
202106 4.110 271.696 4.995
202109 3.553 274.310 4.277
202112 4.615 278.802 5.466
202203 4.821 287.504 5.537
202206 5.248 296.311 5.848
202209 5.655 296.808 6.291
202212 4.325 296.797 4.812
202303 3.925 301.836 4.294
202306 4.038 305.109 4.370
202309 3.608 307.789 3.871
202312 3.836 306.746 4.129
202403 6.489 312.332 6.860
202406 6.486 314.175 6.817
202409 7.027 315.301 7.359
202412 7.444 315.605 7.789
202503 7.785 319.799 8.039
202506 7.761 322.561 7.945
202509 7.947 324.800 8.079
202512 8.140 324.054 8.295
202603 11.628 330.213 11.628

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $8.68 mean?
Century Aluminum Co (CENX) has a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $8.68 as of Mar. 2026. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Century Aluminum Co and its competitors.
Is Century Aluminum Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share too high?
Century Aluminum Co's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $8.68. Overall, Century Aluminum Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Century Aluminum Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share compare to CSTM and KALU?
Century Aluminum Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $8.68 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for a Metals & Mining company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Century Aluminum Co and its competitors. Century Aluminum Co's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $8.68. 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 $22.20, compared to a current price of $46.21 — trading 108.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $8.68. Century Aluminum Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Century Aluminum Co (CENX), the current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $8.68 as of Mar. 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 $46.21 is trading 108.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $22.20. GuruFocus considers Century Aluminum Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CENX:

  • Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: $8.68
  • GF Value™: $22.20 vs. price of $46.21 (108.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 6 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges EY3:Germany
Address One South Wacker Drive, Suite 1000, Chicago, IL, USA, 60606
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.
63GF Score

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