Kaiser Aluminum [KALU] vs Century Aluminum [CENX] Detailed Stock Comparison
Kaiser Aluminum
NASDAQ
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Century Aluminum
NASDAQ
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Kaiser Aluminum wins in 11 metrics, Century Aluminum wins in 8 metrics, with 0 ties. Kaiser Aluminum appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Kaiser Aluminum | Century Aluminum | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 22.42 | 18.29 | Century Aluminum |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 1.54 | 2.83 | Kaiser Aluminum |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 142.56 | 71.43 | Century Aluminum |
| PEG Ratio | 0.03 | 0.27 | Kaiser Aluminum |
| EV/EBITDA | 10.29 | 9.40 | Century Aluminum |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 1.75% | 4.10% | Century Aluminum |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 4.46% | 3.30% | Kaiser Aluminum |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 4.46% | 3.30% | Kaiser Aluminum |
| Return on Equity | 7.58% | 12.85% | Century Aluminum |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 2.70% | 5.99% | Century Aluminum |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $-13.70M | $-106.90M | Kaiser Aluminum |
| Dividend Yield | 4.36% | N/A | N/A |
| 1-Year Return | 1.99% | 44.92% | Century Aluminum |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 0.39 | 0.84 | Kaiser Aluminum |
| Enterprise Value | $2.29B | $2.46B | Century Aluminum |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 0.73 | 1.01 | Kaiser Aluminum |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 12.19% | 5.76% | Kaiser Aluminum |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $193 | $26 | Kaiser Aluminum |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $3.32 | $1.20 | Kaiser Aluminum |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 1.52 | 2.54 | Kaiser Aluminum |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Kaiser Aluminum vs Century Aluminum Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiser Aluminum | 5.16% | 0.32% | -17.21% | 7.50% | 5.46% | 7.84% |
| Century Aluminum | 1.09% | -6.75% | -1.04% | 39.05% | 26.41% | 22.53% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiser Aluminum | 1.99% | -0.51% | 14.91% | -8.96% | 100.58% | 116.82% |
| Century Aluminum | 44.92% | 156.36% | 121.92% | 298.73% | 125.10% | -10.25% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Kaiser Aluminum vs Century Aluminum
| Metric | KALU | CENX |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $1.20B | $2.05B |
| Market Cap Category | Small cap | Mid cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 106,780 | 1,580,460 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 133,003 | 1,632,633 |
| Last Close | $79.69 | $22.21 |
| 52 Week Range | $46.81 - $97.00 | $11.63 - $25.39 |
| % from 52W High | -17.85% | -12.52% |
| All-Time High | $141.07 (May 03, 2021) | $80.52 (May 19, 2008) |
| % from All-Time High | -43.51% | -72.42% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.06% | 0.12% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 0.23% | 0.12% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.02% | 0.04% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.08% | 0.13% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 142.56 | 71.43 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $48.42 | $7.76 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $0.82 | $0.44 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $150.40M | $58.90M |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $-181,637,504 | $59.80M |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 4.36% | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $3.85 | $0.00 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Kaiser Aluminum vs Century Aluminum
| Metric | KALU | CENX |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 22.42 | 18.29 |
| Forward P/E | 13.66 | 15.57 |
| PEG Ratio | 0.03 | 0.27 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 0.39 | 0.84 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 1.54 | 2.83 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $1.20B | $2.05B |
| Enterprise Value | $2.29B | $2.46B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 0.73 | 1.01 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 10.29 | 9.40 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 1.52 | 2.54 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $48.42 | $7.76 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Kaiser Aluminum vs Century Aluminum
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) | KALU | CENX |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $823.10M | $628.10M |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $722.80M | $591.90M |
| Gross Profit | $100.30M | $36.20M |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $38.10M | $20.70M |
| EBITDA | $66.90M | $37.60M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $29.90M | $-10.40M |
| Income Tax | $6.70M | $-1.30M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $23.20M | $-9.10M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | KALU | CENX |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $13.10M | $44.90M |
| Total Current Assets | $1.15B | $821.90M |
| Total Current Liabilities | $426.20M | $447.40M |
| Long-Term Debt | $1.10B | $454.30M |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $776.00M | $690.70M |
| Retained Earnings | $100.40M | $-1.64B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $24.80M | N/A |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | KALU | CENX |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $68.80M | $67.00M |
| Capital Expenditures | N/A | $-21.20M |
| Free Cash Flow | $18.80M | $51.10M |
| Debt Repayment | $-43.20M | $-302.40M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | N/A | N/A |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | KALU | CENX |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 455,278 | 6.67M |
| Short Ratio | 3.13 | 4.29 |
| Short % of Float | 0.04% | 0.13% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 106,780 | 1,580,460 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 133,003 | 1,632,633 |
| Shares Outstanding | 16.10M | 93.29M |
| Float Shares | 15.68M | 52.57M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.02% | 0.44% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.98% | 0.63% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Kaiser Aluminum vs Century Aluminum
| Metric | KALU | CENX |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $3.85 | $0.00 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 4.36% | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $3.34 | $0.00 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 1.04% | N/A |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $10.01 | $0.00 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jul 25, 2025 | N/A |