Century Aluminum Company (NASDAQ:CENX) stock had a rough day in the market on Wednesday March 14. Shares dropped -5.24% and closed the day at $20.45. They're now trading 17.44% below their 52-week high of $24.77.
With today's big drop, Century Aluminum now has a market cap of $2 billion. That makes it a small-cap company.
The business operates in the aluminum industry and employs 1,864 people. Its shares trade primarily on the NASDAQ stock exchange.
Century Aluminum has 87.56 million shares outstanding and 4.21 million traded hands for the day. That's above the average 30-day volume of 2.77 million shares.
Over the last five years, Century Aluminum's revenue is up by 24.92%. You can see this growth in annual revenue chart below...
In the last year alone, Century Aluminum's revenue has grown by 20.47%. That's a solid sign for Century Aluminum stock owners.
We like to invest in companies that grow their sales. A growing top line is a sign of a healthy business.
For now, Century Aluminum will continue to pull in revenue. So let's take a closer look at the company's total financial health. And the best way to do that is by looking at its balance sheet... Century Aluminum's cash comes in at $168 million and the company's debt is $256 million...
Century Aluminum's cash pile is smaller than its total debt. This is common for many companies. They can issue debt at a lower cost to take on new projects.
What Is Century Aluminum Stock Worth?
To determine the value of Century Aluminum stock let's look at a few key metrics…
Price-to-Earning (P/E): This ratio comes in at 42.33 for Century Aluminum. That's a bit high. A high P/E ratio shows that investors are already expecting high earnings growth.
Price-to-Book (P/B): This ratio is a cornerstone for value investors. A lower number here indicates a better value play. And at 2.16, Century Aluminum looks reasonable… but P/B varies greatly based on the industry.
These two metrics are a great place to start when valuing a company... but your analysis should go much deeper...