Central Securities Corporation

NYSE MKT:CET USA Asset Management
Market Cap
$1.46 Billion
Market Cap Rank
#7971 Global
#4111 in USA
Share Price
$50.65
Change (1 day)
+0.79%
52-Week Range
$40.74 - $52.85
All Time High
$52.85
About

Central Securities Corp. is a publicly owned investment manager. The firm invests in the public equity markets of the United States. It also invests on bonds, convertible bonds, preferred stocks, convertible preferred stocks, warrants, options real estate, or short-term obligations of governments, banks and corporations. Central Securities Corp. was founded on October 1, 1929 and is based in New … Read more

Market Cap & Net Worth: Central Securities Corporation (CET)

Central Securities Corporation (NYSE MKT:CET) has a market capitalization of $1.46 Billion ($1.46 Billion) as of March 18, 2026. Listed on the NYSE MKT stock exchange, this USA-based company holds position #7971 globally and #4111 in its home market, demonstrating a -1.03% decrease in market value over the past year.

Market capitalization, also known as net worth in stock markets, is calculated by multiplying Central Securities Corporation's stock price $50.65 by its total outstanding shares 28913659 (28.91 Million).

Central Securities Corporation Market Cap History: 2015 to 2026

Central Securities Corporation's market capitalization history from 2015 to 2026. Data shows growth from $348.30 Million to $1.46 Billion (14.03% CAGR).

Central Securities Corporation Market Cap to Earnings & Revenue Ratios Timeline

This chart shows how Central Securities Corporation's valuation ratios have evolved. The Price to Sales (P/S) ratio compares market cap to revenue, while the Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio compares market cap to net income. Lower values may indicate a more undervalued company relative to its financial performance.

Latest Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio

4.46x

Central Securities Corporation's market cap is 4.46 times its annual revenue

Industry average:
2.90x
Higher than industry average

Latest Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio

4.59x

Central Securities Corporation's market cap is 4.59 times its annual earnings

Industry average:
4.90x
Lower than industry average
What These Ratios Tell Investors:
  • Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: Shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company's sales. Lower P/S ratios may indicate undervaluation.
  • Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: Shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company's earnings. This is one of the most common valuation metrics.
  • Trends in these ratios over time can indicate changing investor sentiment about the company's future growth prospects.
  • Industry comparison provides context for whether the company is valued higher or lower than peers.
Year Market Cap (USD) Revenue (USD) Net Income (USD) P/S Ratio P/E Ratio
2015 $348.30 Million $-12.61 Million -$17.04 Million -27.63x N/A
2016 $418.49 Million $118.04 Million $112.64 Million 3.55x 3.72x
2017 $546.57 Million $174.85 Million $169.21 Million 3.13x 3.23x
2018 $522.04 Million $-28.49 Million -$34.28 Million -18.33x N/A
2019 $708.68 Million $256.96 Million $251.01 Million 2.76x 2.82x
2020 $719.01 Million $79.89 Million $73.72 Million 9.00x 9.75x
2021 $1.07 Billion $360.31 Million $353.58 Million 2.97x 3.03x
2022 $873.03 Million $-152.65 Million -$158.67 Million -5.72x N/A
2023 $1.04 Billion $57.37 Million $223.64 Million 18.14x 4.65x
2024 $1.32 Billion $296.20 Million $287.97 Million 4.46x 4.59x

Competitor Companies of CET by Market Capitalization

Companies near Central Securities Corporation in the global market cap rankings as of March 18, 2026.

Key companies related to Central Securities Corporation by market ranking:

  • BlackRock Inc (NYSE:BLK): Ranked #136 globally with a market cap of $135.78 Billion USD.
  • INVESTOR B (FRIA) O.N. (F:IVSD): Ranked #247 globally with a market cap of $82.23 Billion USD ( €80.11 Billion EUR).
  • Blackstone Group Inc (NYSE:BX): Ranked #256 globally with a market cap of $79.65 Billion USD.
  • Brookfield Corp (NYSE:BN): Ranked #278 globally with a market cap of $75.33 Billion USD.

Market capitalization comparison (in billions USD)
Rank Company Symbol Market Cap Price
#136 BlackRock Inc NYSE:BLK $135.78 Billion $943.26
#247 INVESTOR B (FRIA) O.N. F:IVSD $82.23 Billion €32.80
#256 Blackstone Group Inc NYSE:BX $79.65 Billion $107.12
#278 Brookfield Corp NYSE:BN $75.33 Billion $39.14

Central Securities Corporation Historical Marketcap From 2015 to 2026

Between 2015 and today, Central Securities Corporation's market cap moved from $348.30 Million to $ 1.46 Billion, with a yearly change of 14.03%.

Year Market Cap Change (%)
2026 $1.46 Billion -0.13%
2025 $1.47 Billion +10.99%
2024 $1.32 Billion +26.98%
2023 $1.04 Billion +19.17%
2022 $873.03 Million -18.51%
2021 $1.07 Billion +49.00%
2020 $719.01 Million +1.46%
2019 $708.68 Million +35.75%
2018 $522.04 Million -4.49%
2017 $546.57 Million +30.61%
2016 $418.49 Million +20.15%
2015 $348.30 Million --

End of Day Market Cap According to Different Sources

On Mar 17th, 2026 the market cap of Central Securities Corporation was reported to be:

Source Market Cap
Yahoo Finance $1.46 Billion USD
MoneyControl $1.46 Billion USD
MarketWatch $1.46 Billion USD
marketcap.company $1.46 Billion USD
Reuters $1.46 Billion USD

Market cap values may vary slightly between sources due to differences in calculation methods, timing, and data refresh rates.