Alcoa [AA] vs Century Aluminum [CENX] Detailed Stock Comparison
Alcoa
NYSE
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Century Aluminum
NASDAQ
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Alcoa wins in 18 metrics, Century Aluminum wins in 1 metrics, with 0 ties. Alcoa appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Alcoa | Century Aluminum | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 6.96 | 18.29 | Alcoa |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 1.25 | 2.83 | Alcoa |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 42.61 | 71.43 | Alcoa |
| PEG Ratio | 0.01 | 0.27 | Alcoa |
| EV/EBITDA | 3.58 | 9.40 | Alcoa |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 7.86% | 4.10% | Alcoa |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 4.41% | 3.30% | Alcoa |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 4.41% | 3.30% | Alcoa |
| Return on Equity | 17.15% | 12.85% | Alcoa |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 7.94% | 5.99% | Alcoa |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $42.00M | $-106.90M | Alcoa |
| Dividend Yield | 1.06% | N/A | N/A |
| 1-Year Return | -13.00% | 44.92% | Century Aluminum |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 0.60 | 0.84 | Alcoa |
| Enterprise Value | $8.88B | $2.46B | Alcoa |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 0.70 | 1.01 | Alcoa |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 12.13% | 5.76% | Alcoa |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $51 | $26 | Alcoa |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $4.24 | $1.20 | Alcoa |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 2.24 | 2.54 | Alcoa |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Alcoa vs Century Aluminum Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcoa | 7.35% | -5.81% | -4.74% | 4.39% | -14.22% | -22.32% |
| Century Aluminum | 1.09% | -6.75% | -1.04% | 39.05% | 26.41% | 22.53% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcoa | -13.00% | -47.15% | 95.17% | 4.53% | -4.68% | -63.96% |
| Century Aluminum | 44.92% | 156.36% | 121.92% | 298.73% | 125.10% | -10.25% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Alcoa vs Century Aluminum
| Metric | AA | CENX |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $7.64B | $2.05B |
| Market Cap Category | Mid cap | Mid cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 5,240,210 | 1,580,460 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 5,968,760 | 1,632,633 |
| Last Close | $31.68 | $22.21 |
| 52 Week Range | $21.53 - $47.77 | $11.63 - $25.39 |
| % from 52W High | -33.68% | -12.52% |
| All-Time High | $146.31 (Jul 16, 2007) | $80.52 (May 19, 2008) |
| % from All-Time High | -78.35% | -72.42% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.04% | 0.12% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 7.20% | 0.12% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.08% | 0.04% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.17% | 0.13% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 42.61 | 71.43 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $23.70 | $7.76 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $5.85 | $0.44 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $1.12B | $58.90M |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $910.75M | $59.80M |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 1.06% | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.30 | $0.00 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Alcoa vs Century Aluminum
| Metric | AA | CENX |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 6.96 | 18.29 |
| Forward P/E | 9.25 | 15.57 |
| PEG Ratio | 0.01 | 0.27 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 0.60 | 0.84 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 1.25 | 2.83 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $7.64B | $2.05B |
| Enterprise Value | $8.88B | $2.46B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 0.70 | 1.01 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 3.58 | 9.40 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 2.24 | 2.54 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $23.70 | $7.76 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Alcoa 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) | AA | CENX |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $3.37B | $628.10M |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $2.44B | $591.90M |
| Gross Profit | $931.00M | $36.20M |
| Research & Development | $12.00M | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $700.00M | $20.70M |
| EBITDA | $853.00M | $37.60M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $668.00M | $-10.40M |
| Income Tax | $120.00M | $-1.30M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $548.00M | $-9.10M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | AA | CENX |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $1.20B | $44.90M |
| Total Current Assets | $5.21B | $821.90M |
| Total Current Liabilities | $3.04B | $447.40M |
| Long-Term Debt | $2.57B | $454.30M |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $5.82B | $690.70M |
| Retained Earnings | $-801.00M | $-1.64B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | N/A | N/A |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | AA | CENX |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $227.00M | $67.00M |
| Capital Expenditures | N/A | $-21.20M |
| Free Cash Flow | $-18.00M | $51.10M |
| Debt Repayment | $-946.00M | $-302.40M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | N/A | N/A |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | AA | CENX |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 16.13M | 6.67M |
| Short Ratio | 2.50 | 4.29 |
| Short % of Float | 0.07% | 0.13% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 5,240,210 | 1,580,460 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 5,968,760 | 1,632,633 |
| Shares Outstanding | 258.36M | 93.29M |
| Float Shares | 256.94M | 52.57M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.00% | 0.44% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.80% | 0.63% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Alcoa vs Century Aluminum
| Metric | AA | CENX |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.30 | $0.00 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 1.06% | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $0.37 | $0.00 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 0.28% | N/A |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $1.10 | $0.00 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 04, 2025 | N/A |