Celanese (MEX:CE) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: MXN168.44 (As of Mar. 2026)

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MEX:CE Celanese Corp MEX:CE
43 GF Score
Price MXN847.00
GF Value MXN1,212.33
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Celanese Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Celanese MEX:CE 43 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is MXN168.44 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:CE with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,212.33 (Possible Value Trap). 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 FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Celanese's adjusted free cash flow per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN1.640. Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share, which is MXN168.44 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Celanese's average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 7.80% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 9.60% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 15.60% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 18.00% 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 FCF Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate of Celanese was 26.30% per year. The lowest was 3.60% per year. And the median was 14.30% per year.

As of today (2026-07-31), Celanese's current stock price is MXN847.00. Celanese's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN168.44. Celanese's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is 5.03.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Celanese was 45.75. The lowest was 4.01. And the median was 25.30.


Celanese  (MEX:CE) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share may underestimate the company's free cash flow. Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF can seem to be too high even the actual Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, the free cash flow per share of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/FCF calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is also called CAPFCF 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 Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted free cash flow per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Celanese's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
=847.00/168.44
=5.03

* 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 Price-to-FCF of Celanese was 45.75. The lowest was 4.01. And the median was 25.30.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real free cash flow value.


Celanese Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Related Terms


Celanese Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Celanese's Cyclically Adjusted FCF 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.

Celanese Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Chart

Celanese Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 107.42 177.91 172.75

Celanese Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted FCF 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 185.72 163.18 187.46 172.75 168.44

MEX:CE vs OLN, HUN, REX: Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Celanese's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF 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.


Celanese Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Celanese's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Celanese's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF falls into.


MEX:CE
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Celanese Cyclically Adjusted FCF 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 FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

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

Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow 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 FCF per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the free cash flow per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 free cash flow per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent free cash flow in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent free cash flow in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 free cash flow in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent free cash flow per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted FCF 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, Celanese's adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare= Free Cash Flow per Share /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=1.64/330.2130*330.2130
=1.640

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Celanese Quarterly Data

Free Cash Flow per Share CPI Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare
201606 36.593 241.018 50.135
201609 32.894 241.428 44.991
201612 -15.436 241.432 -21.112
201703 17.360 243.801 23.513
201706 31.724 244.955 42.766
201709 25.310 246.819 33.862
201712 -4.178 246.524 -5.596
201803 7.593 249.554 10.047
201806 72.942 251.989 95.585
201809 53.562 252.439 70.064
201812 40.010 251.233 52.588
201903 34.494 254.202 44.808
201906 54.796 256.143 70.642
201909 50.436 256.759 64.865
201912 28.368 256.974 36.453
202003 27.379 258.115 35.027
202006 56.555 257.797 72.441
202009 66.889 260.280 84.861
202012 32.252 260.474 40.887
202103 4.302 264.877 5.363
202106 55.962 271.696 68.015
202109 97.769 274.310 117.694
202112 78.342 278.802 92.788
202203 32.722 287.504 37.583
202206 68.398 296.311 76.224
202209 60.493 296.808 67.301
202212 70.885 296.797 78.866
202303 -42.921 301.836 -46.956
202306 96.772 305.109 104.734
202309 43.293 307.789 46.447
202312 108.816 306.746 117.141
202403 -5.456 312.332 -5.768
202406 31.273 314.175 32.869
202409 -1.618 315.301 -1.695
202412 74.177 315.605 77.610
202503 -12.153 319.799 -12.549
202506 54.394 322.561 55.684
202509 64.124 324.800 65.193
202512 27.598 324.054 28.123
202603 1.640 330.213 1.640

Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of MXN168.44 mean?
Celanese (MEX:CE) has a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of MXN168.44 as of Mar. 2026. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Celanese and its competitors.
Is Celanese's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share too high?
Celanese's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is MXN168.44. Overall, Celanese has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Celanese's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share compare to OLN and HUN?
Celanese's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of MXN168.44 can be compared against companies in the Chemicals 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 FCF per Share for a Chemicals company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted FCF 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 FCF per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Celanese and its competitors. Celanese's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is MXN168.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Celanese stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Celanese (MEX:CE) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,212.33, compared to a current price of MXN847.00 — trading 30.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is MXN168.44. Celanese's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 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 FCF per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Celanese (MEX:CE), the current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is MXN168.44 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 Celanese (MEX:CE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Celanese stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN847.00 is trading 30.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,212.33. GuruFocus considers Celanese to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for MEX:CE:

  • Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: MXN168.44
  • GF Value™: MXN1,212.33 vs. price of MXN847.00 (30.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:CE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Celanese Business Description

Address 222 West Las Colinas Boulevard, Suite 900N, Irving, TX, USA, 75039-5421
Celanese is one of the world's largest producers of acetic acid and its downstream derivative chemicals, which are used in various end markets, including coatings and adhesives. The company is also one of the largest producers of specialty polymers, which are used in the automotive, electronics, medical, building, and consumer end markets. The company also makes cellulose derivatives used in cigarette filters.
43GF Score

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