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The historical rank and industry rank for Century Aluminum Co's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CENX'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.03 Med: -0.84 Max: 3.35
Current: 1.07
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Century Aluminum Co was 3.35%. The lowest was -8.03%. And the median was -0.84%.
CENX's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 58.93% of 845
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -2.42
vs CENX: 1.07
Century Aluminum Co FCF Margin % Related Terms
Century Aluminum Co FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Century Aluminum Co's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF 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 FCF Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Century Aluminum Co's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Century Aluminum Co's FCF 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 FCF Margin % of -0.99% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Century Aluminum Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Century Aluminum Co ranks #347 out of 845 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 41.1%.
Is Century Aluminum Co's FCF Margin % too high?
Century Aluminum Co's current FCF Margin % is -0.99%. Based on the distribution chart, Century Aluminum Co ranks #347 out of 845 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Century Aluminum Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Century Aluminum Co's FCF Margin % compare to CSTM and KALU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Century Aluminum Co ranks #347 out of 845 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Century Aluminum Co in the upper 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 FCF Margin % for a Metals & Mining company?
A good FCF Margin % depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Century Aluminum Co and its competitors. Century Aluminum Co's current FCF Margin % is -0.99%. 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 $22.20, compared to a current price of $46.21 — trading 108.2% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -0.99%. Century Aluminum Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Century Aluminum Co (CENX), the current FCF Margin % is -0.99% 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 $46.21 is trading 108.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $22.20.
GuruFocus considers Century Aluminum Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CENX:
FCF Margin %: -0.99%
GF Value™: $22.20 vs. price of $46.21 (108.2% 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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