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Century Aluminum CoCENX -1.55%62 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.10% as of Jun. 2026, which is 99% below its 10-year median of 12.00. GuruFocus rates CENX with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $23.53 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,112 Metals & Mining companies, Century Aluminum Co ranks worse than 69.22% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Century Aluminum Co's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 197.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 0.10% 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 average EBITDA per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Century Aluminum Co was 79.60% per year. The lowest was -45.40% per year. And the median was 12.00% per year.
Century Aluminum Co (NAS:CENX) 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Explanation
EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Century Aluminum Co 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
CENX vs CSTM, KALU, AA: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Aluminum subindustry, Century Aluminum Co's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EBITDA Growth 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.
Century Aluminum Co 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Century Aluminum Co's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Century Aluminum Co's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
Century Aluminum Co 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
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 average EBITDA per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 0.10% mean?
Century Aluminum Co (CENX) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 0.10% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Century Aluminum Co and its competitors. This is 99% below median its historical median of 12.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Century Aluminum Co ranks #1462 out of 2112 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 69.2%.
Is Century Aluminum Co's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Century Aluminum Co's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 0.10% is 99% below median its 10-year median of 12.00. The Metals & Mining industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 15.70. Century Aluminum Co's value of 0.10% is 99.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Century Aluminum Co ranks #1462 out of 2112 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to CSTM and KALU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Century Aluminum Co ranks #1462 out of 2112 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places Century Aluminum Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 15.70. Century Aluminum Co's value of 0.10% is 99.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.00 vs. the industry median of 15.70, Century Aluminum Co has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for a Metals & Mining company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Metals & Mining companies is 15.70, based on 2,112 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Century Aluminum Co's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 0.10% is 99.4% 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Century Aluminum Co and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 15.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Century Aluminum Co's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.10%, which is 99% below median its own 10-year median of 12.00. 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 $23.53, compared to a current price of $46.78 — trading 98.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.10%, which is 99% below median its 10-year median of 12.00 and 99.4% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 15.70. 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Century Aluminum Co (CENX), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.10% 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 $46.78 is trading 98.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $23.53.
GuruFocus considers Century Aluminum Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CENX:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 0.10% (99% below median its 10-year median of 12.00)
GF Value™: $23.53 vs. price of $46.78 (98.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 99.4% below the Metals & Mining median (#1462 of 2112)
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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