EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Century Aluminum Co's Enterprise Value is $5,021 Mil.
Century Aluminum Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $27 Mil. Therefore, Century Aluminum Co's EV-to-FCF for today is 183.91.
The historical rank and industry rank for Century Aluminum Co's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
CENX'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2861.67 Med: -14.86 Max: 490.07
Current: 183.91
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Century Aluminum Co was 490.07. The lowest was -2861.67. And the median was -14.86.
CENX's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 91.05% of 447
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 19.22
vs CENX: 183.91
EV-to-FCF 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-FCF Explanation
EV-to-FCF 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 $46.33.
Century Aluminum Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 $3.350.
* 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. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Century Aluminum Co EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Century Aluminum Co EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Century Aluminum Co's EV-to-FCF 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-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Century Aluminum Co's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Century Aluminum Co's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Century Aluminum Co's current Enterprise Value is $5,021 Mil.
Century Aluminum Co's Free Cash Flow 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 $27 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-FCF of 183.91 as of Jun. 27, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Century Aluminum Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Century Aluminum Co ranks #407 out of 447 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 91.1%.
Is Century Aluminum Co's EV-to-FCF too high?
Century Aluminum Co's current EV-to-FCF is 183.91. The Metals & Mining industry median EV-to-FCF is 19.22. Century Aluminum Co's value of 183.91 is 856.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Century Aluminum Co ranks #407 out of 447 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 EV-to-FCF compare to CSTM and KALU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Century Aluminum Co ranks #407 out of 447 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Century Aluminum Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 19.22. Century Aluminum Co's value of 183.91 is 856.9% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-FCF for a Metals & Mining company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Metals & Mining companies is 19.22, based on 447 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Century Aluminum Co's current EV-to-FCF of 183.91 is 856.9% 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 EV-to-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Century Aluminum Co and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 19.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Century Aluminum Co's current EV-to-FCF is 183.91. 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 $21.54, compared to a current price of $46.33 — trading 115.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 183.91 and 856.9% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 19.22. Century Aluminum Co's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Century Aluminum Co (CENX), the current EV-to-FCF is 183.91 as of Jun. 27, 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 $46.33 is trading 115.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $21.54.
GuruFocus considers Century Aluminum Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CENX:
EV-to-FCF: 183.91
GF Value™: $21.54 vs. price of $46.33 (115.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 856.9% above the Metals & Mining median (#407 of 447)
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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