Century Aluminum Co (STU:EY3) Receivables Turnover: 5.92 (As of Mar. 2026)

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STU:EY3 Century Aluminum Co STU:EY3
66 GF Score
Price €40.50
GF Value €19.24
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Century Aluminum Co Receivables Turnover?

Century Aluminum Co STU:EY3 +0.12% 66 Receivables Turnover is 5.92 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:EY3 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €19.24 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 779 Metals & Mining companies, Century Aluminum Co ranks better than 73.04% on this metric.

The Receivables Turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by average Accounts Receivable. An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. Century Aluminum Co's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €562 Mil. Century Aluminum Co's average Accounts Receivable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €95 Mil. Hence, Century Aluminum Co's Receivables Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.92.


Century Aluminum Co  (STU:EY3) Receivables Turnover Explanation

An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. This metric is commonly used to compare companies within the same industry to check whether they are on par with their competitors.


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Century Aluminum Co Receivables Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Century Aluminum Co's Receivables Turnover 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.

Century Aluminum Co Receivables Turnover Chart

Century Aluminum Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Receivables Turnover
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Century Aluminum Co Quarterly Data
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STU:EY3 vs CSTM, KALU, AA: Receivables Turnover Comparison

For the Aluminum subindustry, Century Aluminum Co's Receivables Turnover, along with its competitors' market caps and Receivables Turnover 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 Receivables Turnover vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Century Aluminum Co's Receivables Turnover distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Century Aluminum Co's Receivables Turnover falls into.


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Century Aluminum Co Receivables Turnover Calculation

Receivables Turnover measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance.

Century Aluminum Co's Receivables Turnover for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Receivables Turnover (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Revenue / Average Accounts Receivable
=Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 ) / ((Accounts Receivable (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count )
=2158.827 / ((72.389 + 93.855) / 2 )
=2158.827 / 83.122
=25.97

Century Aluminum Co's Receivables Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Receivables Turnover (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Revenue / Average Accounts Receivable
=Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / ((Accounts Receivable (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Accounts Receivable (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count )
=561.558 / ((93.855 + 96.015) / 2 )
=561.558 / 94.935
=5.92

* 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.

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What does a Receivables Turnover of 5.92 mean?
Century Aluminum Co (STU:EY3) has a Receivables Turnover of 5.92 as of Mar. 2026. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on Century Aluminum Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Century Aluminum Co ranks #210 out of 779 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 27%.
Is Century Aluminum Co's Receivables Turnover too high?
Century Aluminum Co's current Receivables Turnover is 5.92. The Metals & Mining industry median Receivables Turnover is 9.43. Century Aluminum Co's value of 5.92 is 37.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Century Aluminum Co ranks #210 out of 779 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Century Aluminum Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Century Aluminum Co's Receivables Turnover compare to CSTM and KALU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Century Aluminum Co ranks #210 out of 779 companies for Receivables Turnover. This puts Century Aluminum Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 9.43. Century Aluminum Co's value of 5.92 is 37.2% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Receivables Turnover for a Metals & Mining company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Metals & Mining companies is 9.43, based on 779 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Receivables Turnover significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Receivables Turnover should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Century Aluminum Co's current Receivables Turnover of 5.92 is 37.2% 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 Receivables Turnover mean?
A high Receivables Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on Century Aluminum Co and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 9.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Century Aluminum Co's current Receivables Turnover is 5.92. 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 (STU:EY3) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €19.24, compared to a current price of €40.50 — trading 110.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Receivables Turnover is 5.92 and 37.2% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 9.43. Century Aluminum Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Receivables Turnover calculated?
Receivables Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Century Aluminum Co (STU:EY3), the current Receivables Turnover is 5.92 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 (STU:EY3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Century Aluminum Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €40.50 is trading 110.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €19.24. GuruFocus considers Century Aluminum Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:EY3:

  • Receivables Turnover: 5.92
  • GF Value™: €19.24 vs. price of €40.50 (110.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 37.2% below the Metals & Mining median (#210 of 779)

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Century Aluminum Co Business Description

Other Exchanges CENX:USA
Address One South Wacker Drive, Suite 1000, Chicago, IL, USA, 60606
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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