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Century Aluminum Co's EBIT per Share for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $3.24.
Its EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $3.36.
During the past 12 months, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Century Aluminum Co was 29.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 154.20% per year.
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The historical rank and industry rank for Century Aluminum Co's EBIT per Share or its related term are showing as below:
CENX'
s 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -97.6 Med: 13.8 Max: 278.6
Current: 154.2
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Century Aluminum Co was 278.60% per year. The lowest was -97.60% per year. And the median was 13.80% per year.
CENX's 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate is ranked better than 99.08% of 2182
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 16.2
vs CENX: 154.20
Century Aluminum Co (NAS:CENX) EBIT per Share Explanation
EBIT is a company's earnings before interest and tax expenses are deducted. It measures a company's profit generates from operating, ignoring tax burden and capital structure. As the tax expense are not deducted, EBIT is helpful when comparing companies in the same industry but with different tax situations. Also, the interest expense are included in EBIT, making it useful to compare companies that have high interest expenses due to large amount of debt.
Century Aluminum Co EBIT per Share Related Terms
Century Aluminum Co EBIT per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Century Aluminum Co's EBIT 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.
EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $3.36
* 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 (CENX) has a EBIT per Share of $3.36 as of Mar. 2026. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Century Aluminum Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Century Aluminum Co ranks #20 out of 2182 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 0.90000000000001%.
Is Century Aluminum Co's EBIT per Share too high?
Century Aluminum Co's current EBIT per Share is $3.36. The Metals & Mining industry median EBIT per Share is 16.20. Century Aluminum Co's value of $3.36 is 79.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Century Aluminum Co ranks #20 out of 2182 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 EBIT per Share compare to CSTM and KALU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Century Aluminum Co ranks #20 out of 2182 companies for EBIT per Share. This places Century Aluminum Co in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBIT per Share is 16.20. Century Aluminum Co's value of $3.36 is 79.3% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT per Share for a Metals & Mining company?
The median EBIT per Share among Metals & Mining companies is 16.20, based on 2,182 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBIT per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBIT per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Century Aluminum Co's current EBIT per Share of $3.36 is 79.3% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EBIT per Share mean?
A high EBIT per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Century Aluminum Co and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median EBIT per Share is 16.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Century Aluminum Co's current EBIT per Share is $3.36. 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 EBIT per Share is $3.36 and 79.3% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 16.20. 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 EBIT per Share calculated?
EBIT per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Century Aluminum Co (CENX), the current EBIT per Share is $3.36 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:
EBIT per Share: $3.36
GF Value™: $22.20 vs. price of $46.21 (108.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 79.3% below the Metals & Mining median (#20 of 2182)
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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