Century Aluminum Company (CENX) - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Based on the latest financial reports, Century Aluminum Company (CENX) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of 0.053x as of March 2026. Cash flow conversion efficiency measures how effectively a company's net assets (equity) generate operating cash flow. It is calculated by dividing operating cash flow ($68.40 Million) by net assets ($1.28 Billion). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations. See net asset quality index of Century Aluminum Company to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
Century Aluminum Company - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency Trend (1996–2025)
This chart illustrates how Century Aluminum Company's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data. Check Century Aluminum Company cash flow quality index to evaluate the quality of earnings relative to operating cash generation.
Century Aluminum Company Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
The table below lists competitors of Century Aluminum Company ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
|
X-Energy, Inc. Class A Common Stock
NASDAQ:XE
|
-0.064x |
|
Tauron Polska Energia S.A.
WAR:TPE
|
0.065x |
|
Shenzhen Energy Group Co Ltd
SHE:000027
|
0.085x |
|
COWAY Co. Ltd
KO:021240
|
0.002x |
|
Imeik Technology Development Co
SHE:300896
|
0.030x |
|
APT Medical Inc
SHG:688617
|
0.098x |
|
Gland Pharma Limited
NSE:GLAND
|
0.057x |
|
NLC India Limited
NSE:NLCINDIA
|
0.138x |
Annual Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency for Century Aluminum Company (1996–2025)
The table below shows the annual cash flow conversion efficiency of Century Aluminum Company from 1996 to 2025. For the full company profile with market capitalisation and key ratios, see CENX market cap overview.
| Year | Net Assets | Operating Cash Flow | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $940.60 Million | $183.60 Million | 0.195x | +625.84% |
| 2024-12-31 | $662.70 Million | $-24.60 Million | -0.037x | -112.10% |
| 2023-12-31 | $344.10 Million | $105.60 Million | 0.307x | +373.13% |
| 2022-12-31 | $399.30 Million | $25.90 Million | 0.065x | +142.21% |
| 2021-12-31 | $421.00 Million | $-64.70 Million | -0.154x | -295.63% |
| 2020-12-31 | $546.10 Million | $42.90 Million | 0.079x | +199.58% |
| 2019-12-31 | $675.00 Million | $17.70 Million | 0.026x | +128.92% |
| 2018-12-31 | $762.20 Million | $-69.10 Million | -0.091x | -298.38% |
| 2017-12-31 | $829.64 Million | $37.91 Million | 0.046x | -9.42% |
| 2016-12-31 | $756.65 Million | $38.17 Million | 0.050x | +61.15% |
| 2015-12-31 | $1.02 Billion | $31.87 Million | 0.031x | -82.61% |
| 2014-12-31 | $1.09 Billion | $196.41 Million | 0.180x | +870.38% |
| 2013-12-31 | $1.00 Billion | $18.60 Million | 0.019x | -50.92% |
| 2012-12-31 | $982.64 Million | $37.14 Million | 0.038x | +1436.57% |
| 2011-12-31 | $1.04 Billion | $-2.94 Million | -0.003x | -102.48% |
| 2010-12-31 | $1.15 Billion | $131.51 Million | 0.114x | +208.70% |
| 2009-12-31 | $1.07 Billion | $39.40 Million | 0.037x | +105.32% |
| 2008-12-31 | $959.52 Million | $-665.44 Million | -0.694x | -6662.85% |
| 2007-12-31 | $561.20 Million | $-5.75 Million | -0.010x | -100.72% |
| 2006-12-31 | $129.71 Million | $185.35 Million | 1.429x | +146.28% |
| 2005-12-31 | $232.56 Million | $134.94 Million | 0.580x | +109.89% |
| 2004-12-31 | $382.82 Million | $105.83 Million | 0.276x | -40.62% |
| 2003-12-31 | $187.70 Million | $87.38 Million | 0.466x | +80.11% |
| 2002-12-31 | $210.80 Million | $54.49 Million | 0.258x | +61.35% |
| 2001-12-31 | $241.10 Million | $38.62 Million | 0.160x | -44.13% |
| 2000-12-31 | $202.64 Million | $58.10 Million | 0.287x | +216.57% |
| 1999-12-31 | $179.70 Million | $-44.20 Million | -0.246x | -271.89% |
| 1998-12-31 | $177.50 Million | $25.40 Million | 0.143x | +151.58% |
| 1997-12-31 | $163.50 Million | $9.30 Million | 0.057x | +12.75% |
| 1996-12-31 | $166.50 Million | $8.40 Million | 0.050x | -- |
About Century Aluminum Company
Century Aluminum Company, together with its subsidiaries, produces primary aluminum and alumina in the United States and Iceland. The company engages in the production of standard-grade and value-added primary aluminum products. It also owns and operates a carbon anode production facility in Vlissingen, the Netherlands; and operates aluminum reduction facilities or smelters; and bauxite mining an… Read more