CENX (Century Aluminum Co) E10: $-0.33 (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 E10?

Century Aluminum Co CENX -0.37% 63 E10 is $-0.33 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 P/E calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years.

Century Aluminum Co's adjusted earnings per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $3.230. Add all the adjusted EPS for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our e10, which is $-0.33 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 3 years, the average E10 Growth Rate was 9.70% per year. During the past 5 years, the average E10 Growth Rate was -0.30% per year. During the past 10 years, the average E10 Growth Rate was 13.10% 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 E10 growth rate using E10 data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average E10 Growth Rate of Century Aluminum Co was 49.90% per year. The lowest was -227.10% per year. And the median was -0.65% per year.

As of today (2026-07-25), Century Aluminum Co's current stock price is $46.21. Century Aluminum Co's E10 for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.33. Century Aluminum Co's Shiller PE Ratio of today is .


Century Aluminum Co  (NAS:CENX) E10 Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, E10 may underestimate the company's earnings power. Shiller PE Ratio can seem to be too high even the actual P/E is low.

For the Shiller P/E, the earnings of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/E calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Shiller P/E is also called PE10.

The Shiller P/E was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The same calculation is applied here to individual companies.


Be Aware

Shiller PE Ratio works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real earnings power.


Century Aluminum Co E10 Related Terms


Century Aluminum Co E10 Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Century Aluminum Co's E10 can be seen below:

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Century Aluminum Co E10 Chart

Century Aluminum Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
E10
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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
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CENX vs CSTM, KALU, AA: E10 Comparison

For the Aluminum subindustry, Century Aluminum Co's Shiller PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Shiller PE 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 Shiller PE Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Century Aluminum Co's Shiller PE Ratio falls into.


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Century Aluminum Co E10 Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller P/E calculation. When we calculate the today's Shiller P/E ratio of a stock, we use today's price divided by E10.

What is E10? How do we calculate E10?

E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the E10 of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the earnings from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the earnings of 2001 earnings data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent earnings in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart earned $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent earnings in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart earns $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 earnings in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent earnings of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by 10 to get E10.

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 earnings per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_EPS= Earnings per Share (Diluted) /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=3.23/330.2130*330.2130
=3.230

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Century Aluminum Co Quarterly Data

per share eps CPI Adj_EPS
201606 -0.110 241.018 -0.151
201609 -0.670 241.428 -0.916
201612 -1.930 241.432 -2.640
201703 -0.170 243.801 -0.230
201706 0.070 244.955 0.094
201709 0.220 246.819 0.294
201712 0.370 246.524 0.496
201803 -0.003 249.554 -0.004
201806 0.200 251.989 0.262
201809 -0.230 252.439 -0.301
201812 -0.750 251.233 -0.986
201903 -0.390 254.202 -0.507
201906 -0.230 256.143 -0.297
201909 -0.230 256.759 -0.296
201912 -0.050 256.974 -0.064
202003 -0.030 258.115 -0.038
202006 -0.300 257.797 -0.384
202009 -0.650 260.280 -0.825
202012 -0.400 260.474 -0.507
202103 -1.550 264.877 -1.932
202106 -0.390 271.696 -0.474
202109 -0.580 274.310 -0.698
202112 0.590 278.802 0.699
202203 0.180 287.504 0.207
202206 0.360 296.311 0.401
202209 0.430 296.808 0.478
202212 -1.240 296.797 -1.380
202303 -0.420 301.836 -0.459
202306 0.070 305.109 0.076
202309 -0.450 307.789 -0.483
202312 0.300 306.746 0.323
202403 2.260 312.332 2.389
202406 -0.030 314.175 -0.032
202409 0.460 315.301 0.482
202412 0.440 315.605 0.460
202503 0.290 319.799 0.299
202506 -0.050 322.561 -0.051
202509 0.150 324.800 0.152
202512 0.020 324.054 0.020
202603 3.230 330.213 3.230

Add all the adjusted EPS together and divide 10 will get our e10.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about E10 →
What does a E10 of $-0.33 mean?
Century Aluminum Co (CENX) has a E10 of $-0.33 as of Mar. 2026. E10 represents the company's inflation-adjusted earnings per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Century Aluminum Co and its competitors.
Is Century Aluminum Co's E10 too high?
Century Aluminum Co's current E10 is $-0.33. 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 E10 compare to CSTM and KALU?
Century Aluminum Co's E10 of $-0.33 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 E10 for a Metals & Mining company?
A good E10 depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, E10 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 E10 mean?
A high E10 can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. E10 represents the company's inflation-adjusted earnings per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Century Aluminum Co and its competitors. Century Aluminum Co's current E10 is $-0.33. 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 E10 is $-0.33. 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 E10 calculated?
E10 is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Century Aluminum Co (CENX), the current E10 is $-0.33 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:

  • E10: $-0.33
  • 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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