LEU (Centrus Energy) Profitability Rank: 6 (As of Mar. 2026) — 100% Above Median

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LEU Centrus Energy Corp LEU
55 GF Score
Price $176.93
GF Value $57.94
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Centrus Energy Profitability Rank?

Centrus Energy LEU +0.10% 55 Profitability Rank is 6 as of Mar. 2026, which is 100% above its 10-year median of 3.00. GuruFocus rates LEU with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of $57.94 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Centrus Energy has the Profitability Rank of 6.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Centrus Energy's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.04%. As of today, Centrus Energy's Piotroski F-Score is 2.


Centrus Energy Profitability Rank Related Terms


LEU vs UEC, NUCL, JAGU: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Uranium subindustry, Centrus Energy's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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.


Centrus Energy Profitability Rank vs Other Energy Sources Industry

For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, Centrus Energy's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Centrus Energy's Profitability Rank falls into.


LEU
55GF Score
Centrus Energy Corp LEU
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Centrus Energy Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Centrus Energy has the Profitability Rank of 6.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Centrus Energy's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=0.8 / 76.7
=1.04 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

Warning Sign:

Piotroski F-Score of 2 is low, which usually implies poor business operation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Centrus Energy has an F-score of 2. It is a bad or low score, which usually implies poor business operation.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

Warning Sign:

Centrus Energy Corp operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -14.6%.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 6 mean?
Centrus Energy (LEU) has a Profitability Rank of 6 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Centrus Energy and its competitors. This is 100% above median its historical median of 3.00. Over the past decade, Centrus Energy's Profitability Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 6.00.
Is Centrus Energy's Profitability Rank too high?
Centrus Energy's current Profitability Rank of 6 is 100% above median its 10-year median of 3.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 6.00. Overall, Centrus Energy has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Centrus Energy's Profitability Rank compare to UEC and NUCL?
Centrus Energy's Profitability Rank of 6 can be compared against companies in the Other Energy Sources industry. Historically, Centrus Energy's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 6.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for an Other Energy Sources company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Other Energy Sources industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Centrus Energy and its competitors. Centrus Energy's current Profitability Rank is 6, which is 100% above median its own 10-year median of 3.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Centrus Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Centrus Energy (LEU) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $57.94, compared to a current price of $176.93 — trading 205.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 6, which is 100% above median its 10-year median of 3.00. Centrus Energy's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Centrus Energy (LEU), the current Profitability Rank is 6 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 Centrus Energy (LEU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Centrus Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $176.93 is trading 205.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $57.94. GuruFocus considers Centrus Energy to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LEU:

  • Profitability Rank: 6 (100% above median its 10-year median of 3.00)
  • GF Value™: $57.94 vs. price of $176.93 (205.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LEU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Centrus Energy Business Description

Other Exchanges 4CU:Germany
Address 6901 Rockledge Drive, Suite 800, Bethesda, MD, USA, 20817
Centrus Energy Corp is engaged in the supply of nuclear fuel and services for the nuclear power industry. It operates through the Low-Enriched Uranium (LEU) and Technical Solutions segments. The LEU segment has two components which include the sale of separative work units and uranium. The Technical Solutions segment provides engineering, design, and manufacturing services to government and private sector customers. The majority of the firm's revenue is derived from the LEU segment. It has a business presence in the U.S. and other countries, of which prime revenue is generated in the U.S.
55GF Score

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