CENX (Century Aluminum Co) Total Operating Expense: $117 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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CENX Century Aluminum Co CENX
63 GF Score
Price $46.21
GF Value $22.20
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Century Aluminum Co Total Operating Expense?

Century Aluminum Co CENX -0.37% 63 Total Operating Expense is $117 Mil as of Mar. 2026. 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.

Century Aluminum Co's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $33 Mil. Century Aluminum Co's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $117 Mil.

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Century Aluminum Co Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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Century Aluminum Co Total Operating Expense Calculation

Total Operating Expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations that are incurred in order to generate sales.


Total Operating Expense 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 $117 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.

What does a Total Operating Expense of $117 Mil mean?
Century Aluminum Co (CENX) has a Total Operating Expense of $117 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Century Aluminum Co and its competitors.
Is Century Aluminum Co's Total Operating Expense too high?
Century Aluminum Co's current Total Operating Expense is $117 Mil. 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 Total Operating Expense compare to CSTM and KALU?
Century Aluminum Co's Total Operating Expense of $117 Mil can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Total Operating Expense for a Metals & Mining company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, Total Operating Expense 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 Total Operating Expense mean?
A high Total Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Century Aluminum Co and its competitors. Century Aluminum Co's current Total Operating Expense is $117 Mil. 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 Total Operating Expense is $117 Mil. 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 Total Operating Expense calculated?
Total Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Century Aluminum Co (CENX), the current Total Operating Expense is $117 Mil 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:

  • Total Operating Expense: $117 Mil
  • GF Value™: $22.20 vs. price of $46.21 (108.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 6 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges EY3:Germany
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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