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Century Aluminum CoCENX -1.55%62 Equity-to-Asset is 0.49 as of Jun. 2026, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 0.38. GuruFocus rates CENX with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $23.50 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,672 Metals & Mining companies, Century Aluminum Co ranks worse than 73.54% on this metric.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Century Aluminum Co's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $1,403 Mil. Century Aluminum Co's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $2,875 Mil.
Therefore, Century Aluminum Co's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.49.
The historical rank and industry rank for Century Aluminum Co's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
CENX'
s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.19 Med: 0.38 Max: 0.56
Current: 0.49
During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of Century Aluminum Co was 0.56. The lowest was 0.19. And the median was 0.38.
CENX's Equity-to-Asset is ranked worse than 73.54% of 2672
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 0.8
vs CENX: 0.49
Century Aluminum Co (NAS:CENX) Equity-to-Asset Explanation
Equity to Asset ratio can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A company with smaller Equity to Asset ratio (more leveraged) may have higher ROE % because of the leverage.
For banks, the required minimum Equity to Asset ratio by regulation is 5%. Some stronger banks may have Equity to Asset Ratio of more than 10%.
Century Aluminum Co Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
Century Aluminum Co Equity-to-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Century Aluminum Co's Equity-to-Asset 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.
CENX vs CSTM, KALU, AA: Equity-to-Asset Comparison
For the Aluminum subindustry, Century Aluminum Co's Equity-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Century Aluminum Co's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Century Aluminum Co's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
Equity to Asset ratio measures the ratios of the portion of the asset owned by shareholders out of the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated by dividing total stockholders equity by total asset.
Century Aluminum Co's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Equity-to-Asset of 0.49 as of Jun. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Century Aluminum Co and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 0.38. Over the past decade, Century Aluminum Co's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.19 to 0.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Century Aluminum Co ranks #1965 out of 2672 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 73.5%.
Is Century Aluminum Co's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Century Aluminum Co's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.49 is 29% above median its 10-year median of 0.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.19 to a high of 0.56. The Metals & Mining industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.80. Century Aluminum Co's value of 0.49 is 38.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Century Aluminum Co ranks #1965 out of 2672 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 Equity-to-Asset compare to CSTM and KALU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Century Aluminum Co ranks #1965 out of 2672 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places Century Aluminum Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.80. Century Aluminum Co's value of 0.49 is 38.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Century Aluminum Co's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.19 to 0.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.38 vs. the industry median of 0.80, 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 Equity-to-Asset for a Metals & Mining company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Metals & Mining companies is 0.80, based on 2,672 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Equity-to-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Equity-to-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Century Aluminum Co's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.49 is 38.8% 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 Equity-to-Asset mean?
A high Equity-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Century Aluminum Co and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Century Aluminum Co's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.49, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 0.38. 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 $23.50, compared to a current price of $46.78 — trading 99% above its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.49, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 0.38 and 38.8% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 0.80. 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 Equity-to-Asset calculated?
Equity-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Century Aluminum Co (CENX), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.49 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 99% above its estimated GF Value™ of $23.50.
GuruFocus considers Century Aluminum Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CENX:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.49 (29% above median its 10-year median of 0.38)
GF Value™: $23.50 vs. price of $46.78 (99% above fair value)
Industry Position: 38.8% below the Metals & Mining median (#1965 of 2672)
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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