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Century Aluminum CoCENX +1.20%62 EV-to-OCF is 13.54 as of Aug. 22, 2026, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 22.64. GuruFocus rates CENX with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $23.11 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,668 Metals & Mining companies, Century Aluminum Co ranks worse than 88.94% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Century Aluminum Co's Enterprise Value is $4,616 Mil.
Century Aluminum Co's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $341 Mil. Therefore, Century Aluminum Co's EV-to-OCF for today is 13.54.
The historical rank and industry rank for Century Aluminum Co's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
CENX'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -763.49 Med: 22.64 Max: 297.57
Current: 13.54
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Century Aluminum Co was 297.57. The lowest was -763.49. And the median was 22.64.
CENX's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 88.94% of 2668
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -8.805
vs CENX: 13.54
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Century Aluminum Co (NAS:CENX) EV-to-OCF Explanation
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Century Aluminum Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Century Aluminum Co's share price for today is $43.92.
Century Aluminum Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $5.790.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Century Aluminum Co EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Century Aluminum Co EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Century Aluminum Co's EV-to-OCF 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.
For the Aluminum subindustry, Century Aluminum Co's EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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 EV-to-OCF vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Century Aluminum Co's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Century Aluminum Co's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Century Aluminum Co's current Enterprise Value is $4,616 Mil.
Century Aluminum Co's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $341 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-OCF of 13.54 as of Aug. 22, 2026. This is 40% below median its historical median of 22.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Century Aluminum Co ranks #2373 out of 2668 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 88.9%.
Is Century Aluminum Co's EV-to-OCF too high?
Century Aluminum Co's current EV-to-OCF of 13.54 is 40% below median its 10-year median of 22.64. Based on the distribution chart, Century Aluminum Co ranks #2373 out of 2668 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 EV-to-OCF compare to CSTM and KALU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Century Aluminum Co ranks #2373 out of 2668 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Century Aluminum Co in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-OCF for a Metals & Mining company?
A good EV-to-OCF depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, EV-to-OCF 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 EV-to-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Century Aluminum Co's current EV-to-OCF is 13.54, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 22.64. 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 $23.11, compared to a current price of $43.92 — trading 90% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 13.54, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 22.64. 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 EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Century Aluminum Co (CENX), the current EV-to-OCF is 13.54 as of Aug. 22, 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 $43.92 is trading 90% above its estimated GF Value™ of $23.11.
GuruFocus considers Century Aluminum Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CENX:
EV-to-OCF: 13.54 (40% below median its 10-year median of 22.64)
GF Value™: $23.11 vs. price of $43.92 (90% above fair value)
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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