Century Aluminum CoCENX +1.06%57 EBITDA Margin % is 55.76% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2555% above its 10-year median of 2.10. GuruFocus rates CENX with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.52 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 841 Metals & Mining companies, Century Aluminum Co ranks better than 62.07% on this metric.
Century Aluminum Co (NAS:CENX) EBITDA Margin % Explanation
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
Century Aluminum Co EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Century Aluminum Co EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Century Aluminum Co's EBITDA Margin % can be seen below:
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CENX vs CSTM, KALU, AA: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Aluminum subindustry, Century Aluminum Co's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Century Aluminum Co's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Century Aluminum Co's EBITDA Margin % falls into.
* 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 EBITDA Margin % of 55.76% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Century Aluminum Co and its competitors. This is 2555% above median its historical median of 2.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Century Aluminum Co ranks #319 out of 841 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 37.9%.
Is Century Aluminum Co's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Century Aluminum Co's current EBITDA Margin % of 55.76% is 2555% above median its 10-year median of 2.10. The Metals & Mining industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.89. Century Aluminum Co's value of 55.76% is 527.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Century Aluminum Co ranks #319 out of 841 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Century Aluminum Co has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Century Aluminum Co's EBITDA Margin % compare to CSTM and KALU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Century Aluminum Co ranks #319 out of 841 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This puts Century Aluminum Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.89. Century Aluminum Co's value of 55.76% is 527.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.10 vs. the industry median of 8.89, Century Aluminum Co has consistently been above 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 EBITDA Margin % for a Metals & Mining company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Metals & Mining companies is 8.89, based on 841 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Century Aluminum Co's current EBITDA Margin % of 55.76% is 527.2% above 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Century Aluminum Co and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 8.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Century Aluminum Co's current EBITDA Margin % is 55.76%, which is 2555% above median its own 10-year median of 2.10. 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 $21.52, compared to a current price of $44.96 — trading 108.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 55.76%, which is 2555% above median its 10-year median of 2.10 and 527.2% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 8.89. Century Aluminum Co's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Century Aluminum Co (CENX), the current EBITDA Margin % is 55.76% 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 $44.96 is trading 108.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $21.52.
GuruFocus considers Century Aluminum Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CENX:
EBITDA Margin %: 55.76% (2555% above median its 10-year median of 2.10)
GF Value™: $21.52 vs. price of $44.96 (108.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 527.2% above the Metals & Mining median (#319 of 841)
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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