Century Aluminum [CENX] vs Alcoa [AA] Detailed Stock Comparison
Century Aluminum
NASDAQ
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Alcoa
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Century Aluminum wins in 1 metrics, Alcoa wins in 18 metrics, with 0 ties. Alcoa appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Century Aluminum | Alcoa | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 18.29 | 7.38 | Alcoa |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 2.83 | 1.32 | Alcoa |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 71.43 | 42.61 | Alcoa |
| PEG Ratio | 0.27 | 0.02 | Alcoa |
| EV/EBITDA | 9.40 | 3.77 | Alcoa |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 4.10% | 7.86% | Alcoa |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 3.30% | 4.41% | Alcoa |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 3.30% | 4.41% | Alcoa |
| Return on Equity | 12.85% | 17.15% | Alcoa |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 5.99% | 7.94% | Alcoa |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $-106.90M | $42.00M | Alcoa |
| Dividend Yield | N/A | 1.06% | N/A |
| 1-Year Return | 44.92% | -13.00% | Century Aluminum |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 0.84 | 0.63 | Alcoa |
| Enterprise Value | $2.46B | $9.34B | Alcoa |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 1.01 | 0.73 | Alcoa |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 5.76% | 12.13% | Alcoa |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $26 | $51 | Alcoa |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $1.20 | $4.24 | Alcoa |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 2.54 | 2.24 | Alcoa |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Century Aluminum vs Alcoa Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Century Aluminum | 1.14% | -6.75% | -1.04% | 39.05% | 26.41% | 22.53% |
| Alcoa | 7.42% | -5.81% | -4.74% | 4.39% | -14.22% | -22.32% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Century Aluminum | 44.92% | 156.36% | 121.92% | 298.73% | 125.10% | -10.25% |
| Alcoa | -13.00% | -47.15% | 95.17% | 4.53% | -4.68% | -63.96% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Century Aluminum vs Alcoa
| Metric | CENX | AA |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $2.05B | $8.10B |
| Market Cap Category | Mid cap | Mid cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 1,580,460 | 5,288,400 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 1,632,633 | 6,055,907 |
| Last Close | $22.22 | $31.70 |
| 52 Week Range | $11.63 - $25.39 | $21.53 - $47.77 |
| % from 52W High | -12.49% | -33.64% |
| All-Time High | $80.52 (May 19, 2008) | $146.31 (Jul 16, 2007) |
| % from All-Time High | -72.40% | -78.33% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.12% | 0.04% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 0.12% | 7.20% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.04% | 0.08% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.03% | 0.04% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.13% | 0.17% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 71.43 | 42.61 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $7.76 | $23.70 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $0.44 | $5.85 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $58.90M | $1.12B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $59.80M | $910.75M |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | 1.06% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.00 | $0.30 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Century Aluminum vs Alcoa
| Metric | CENX | AA |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 18.29 | 7.38 |
| Forward P/E | 15.57 | 9.80 |
| PEG Ratio | 0.27 | 0.02 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 0.84 | 0.63 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 2.83 | 1.32 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $2.05B | $8.10B |
| Enterprise Value | $2.46B | $9.34B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 1.01 | 0.73 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 9.40 | 3.77 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 2.54 | 2.24 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $7.76 | $23.70 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Century Aluminum vs Alcoa
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | CENX | AA |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $628.10M | $3.37B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $591.90M | $2.44B |
| Gross Profit | $36.20M | $931.00M |
| Research & Development | N/A | $12.00M |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $20.70M | $700.00M |
| EBITDA | $37.60M | $853.00M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $-10.40M | $668.00M |
| Income Tax | $-1.30M | $120.00M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $-9.10M | $548.00M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | CENX | AA |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $44.90M | $1.20B |
| Total Current Assets | $821.90M | $5.21B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $447.40M | $3.04B |
| Long-Term Debt | $454.30M | $2.57B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $690.70M | $5.82B |
| Retained Earnings | $-1.64B | $-801.00M |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | N/A | N/A |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | CENX | AA |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $67.00M | $227.00M |
| Capital Expenditures | $-21.20M | N/A |
| Free Cash Flow | $51.10M | $-18.00M |
| Debt Repayment | $-302.40M | $-946.00M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | N/A | N/A |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | CENX | AA |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 6.67M | 16.13M |
| Short Ratio | 4.29 | 2.50 |
| Short % of Float | 0.13% | 0.07% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 1,580,460 | 5,288,400 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 1,632,633 | 6,055,907 |
| Shares Outstanding | 93.29M | 258.36M |
| Float Shares | 52.57M | 256.94M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.44% | 0.00% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.63% | 0.80% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Century Aluminum vs Alcoa
| Metric | CENX | AA |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.00 | $0.30 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | 1.06% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $0.00 | $0.37 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | N/A | 0.28% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $0.00 | $1.10 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | N/A | Mar 04, 2025 |