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Century Aluminum CoCENX -0.37%63 OCF Yield % is 3.96 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 112% above its 10-year median of 1.87. GuruFocus rates CENX with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.20 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,668 Metals & Mining companies, Century Aluminum Co ranks better than 84.33% on this metric.
OCF Yield % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high operating cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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Century Aluminum Co OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Century Aluminum Co's OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Century Aluminum Co's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Century Aluminum Co's OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield % of 3.96 as of Jul. 25, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Century Aluminum Co and its competitors. This is 112% above median its historical median of 1.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Century Aluminum Co ranks #418 out of 2668 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 15.7%.
Is Century Aluminum Co's OCF Yield % too high?
Century Aluminum Co's current OCF Yield % of 3.96 is 112% above median its 10-year median of 1.87. Based on the distribution chart, Century Aluminum Co ranks #418 out of 2668 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 OCF Yield % compare to CSTM and KALU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Century Aluminum Co ranks #418 out of 2668 companies for OCF Yield %. This places Century Aluminum Co in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good OCF Yield % for a Metals & Mining company?
A good OCF Yield % depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield % mean?
A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Century Aluminum Co and its competitors. Century Aluminum Co's current OCF Yield % is 3.96, which is 112% above median its own 10-year median of 1.87. 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 OCF Yield % is 3.96, which is 112% above median its 10-year median of 1.87. 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 OCF Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Century Aluminum Co (CENX), the current OCF Yield % is 3.96 as of Jul. 25, 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:
OCF Yield %: 3.96 (112% above median its 10-year median of 1.87)
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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