Century Aluminum Company (CENX) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Century Aluminum Company (CENX) has net assets worth $1.28 Billion USD as of March 2026. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($2.65 Billion) and total liabilities ($1.37 Billion). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off. Also explore Century Aluminum Company (CENX) total assets for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $1.28 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 48.38% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 6.15% |
| 5-Year Change | 123.42% |
| 10-Year Change | 24.31% |
| Growth Volatility | 68.37 |
Century Aluminum Company - Net Assets Trend (1996–2025)
This chart illustrates how Century Aluminum Company's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Read Century Aluminum Company (CENX) financial obligations for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.
Annual Net Assets for Century Aluminum Company (1996–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Century Aluminum Company from 1996 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see Century Aluminum Company (CENX) total market value.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $940.60 Million | +41.93% |
| 2024-12-31 | $662.70 Million | +92.59% |
| 2023-12-31 | $344.10 Million | -13.82% |
| 2022-12-31 | $399.30 Million | -5.15% |
| 2021-12-31 | $421.00 Million | -22.91% |
| 2020-12-31 | $546.10 Million | -19.10% |
| 2019-12-31 | $675.00 Million | -11.44% |
| 2018-12-31 | $762.20 Million | -8.13% |
| 2017-12-31 | $829.64 Million | +9.65% |
| 2016-12-31 | $756.65 Million | -25.66% |
| 2015-12-31 | $1.02 Billion | -6.72% |
| 2014-12-31 | $1.09 Billion | +8.81% |
| 2013-12-31 | $1.00 Billion | +2.05% |
| 2012-12-31 | $982.64 Million | -5.36% |
| 2011-12-31 | $1.04 Billion | -10.07% |
| 2010-12-31 | $1.15 Billion | +8.13% |
| 2009-12-31 | $1.07 Billion | +11.28% |
| 2008-12-31 | $959.52 Million | +70.98% |
| 2007-12-31 | $561.20 Million | +332.66% |
| 2006-12-31 | $129.71 Million | -44.22% |
| 2005-12-31 | $232.56 Million | -39.25% |
| 2004-12-31 | $382.82 Million | +103.95% |
| 2003-12-31 | $187.70 Million | -10.96% |
| 2002-12-31 | $210.80 Million | -12.57% |
| 2001-12-31 | $241.10 Million | +18.98% |
| 2000-12-31 | $202.64 Million | +12.77% |
| 1999-12-31 | $179.70 Million | +1.24% |
| 1998-12-31 | $177.50 Million | +8.56% |
| 1997-12-31 | $163.50 Million | -1.80% |
| 1996-12-31 | $166.50 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Century Aluminum Company's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have decreased by 37437.2% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock | $1.10 Million | 0.13% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-55.20 Million | -6.69% |
| Other Components | $2.49 Billion | 301.02% |
| Total Equity | $825.60 Million | 100.00% |
Century Aluminum Company Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Century Aluminum Company ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Hangzhou Great Star Industrial Co Ltd
SHE:002444
|
$5.83 Billion |
|
Paylocity Holdng
NASDAQ:PCTY
|
$5.83 Billion |
|
Alkermes Plc
NASDAQ:ALKS
|
$5.83 Billion |
|
Apar Industries Limited
NSE:APARINDS
|
$5.83 Billion |
|
Inner Mongolia Yitai Coal Co Ltd
SHG:900948
|
$5.83 Billion |
|
MRF Limited
NSE:MRF
|
$5.83 Billion |
|
Godrej Properties Limited
NSE:GODREJPROP
|
$5.83 Billion |
|
Melisron
TA:MLSR
|
$5.82 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Century Aluminum Company's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 694,400,000 to 825,600,000, a change of 131,200,000 (18.9%).
- Net income of 41,800,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Share repurchases of 4,700,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 48,100,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 46,000,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $41.80 Million | +5.06% |
| Share Repurchases | $4.70 Million | -0.57% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $48.10 Million | +5.83% |
| Other Changes | $46.00 Million | +5.57% |
| Total Change | $- | 18.89% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Century Aluminum Company's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 7.59x
- The company is trading at a significant premium to its book value, suggesting the market values its earnings potential, brand, or other intangibles highly.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 8.24x to 7.59x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-12-31 | $7.97 | $65.72 | x |
| 1997-12-31 | $7.43 | $65.72 | x |
| 1998-12-31 | $8.83 | $65.72 | x |
| 1999-12-31 | $8.75 | $65.72 | x |
| 2000-12-31 | $9.93 | $65.72 | x |
| 2001-12-31 | $10.62 | $65.72 | x |
| 2002-12-31 | $9.23 | $65.72 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | $8.91 | $65.72 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | $13.34 | $65.72 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | $7.23 | $65.72 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | $3.99 | $65.72 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | $15.09 | $65.72 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | $21.44 | $65.72 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | $14.17 | $65.72 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | $12.37 | $65.72 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | $11.25 | $65.72 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | $11.10 | $65.72 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | $11.32 | $65.72 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | $12.20 | $65.72 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | $11.65 | $65.72 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | $8.69 | $65.72 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | $9.43 | $65.72 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | $8.70 | $65.72 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | $7.60 | $65.72 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | $6.10 | $65.72 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | $4.67 | $65.72 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | $4.37 | $65.72 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | $3.85 | $65.72 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | $7.06 | $65.72 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | $8.66 | $65.72 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Century Aluminum Company utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 5.06%
- The company has moderate efficiency in generating returns from equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 1.65%
- • Asset Turnover: 1.11x
- • Equity Multiplier: 2.76x
- Recent ROE (5.06%) is above the historical average (-8.45%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 9.91% | 2.40% | 1.45x | 2.85x | $-150.00K |
| 1997 | 0.67% | 0.15% | 1.42x | 3.10x | $-15.25 Million |
| 1998 | 10.08% | 2.75% | 1.19x | 3.07x | $150.00K |
| 1999 | 2.17% | 0.69% | 1.82x | 1.73x | $-14.07 Million |
| 2000 | 12.49% | 5.90% | 1.28x | 1.65x | $5.04 Million |
| 2001 | -6.31% | -2.09% | 0.84x | 3.58x | $-35.42 Million |
| 2002 | -9.69% | -2.62% | 0.93x | 3.98x | $-37.82 Million |
| 2003 | 0.51% | 0.12% | 0.97x | 4.32x | $-17.80 Million |
| 2004 | 7.31% | 2.64% | 0.80x | 3.48x | $-10.31 Million |
| 2005 | -49.99% | -10.27% | 0.68x | 7.21x | $-139.51 Million |
| 2006 | -31.57% | -2.63% | 0.71x | 16.85x | $-53.93 Million |
| 2007 | -18.04% | -5.63% | 0.70x | 4.59x | $-157.37 Million |
| 2008 | -93.62% | -45.58% | 0.97x | 2.12x | $-994.27 Million |
| 2009 | -19.29% | -22.91% | 0.48x | 1.74x | $-312.75 Million |
| 2010 | 5.19% | 5.13% | 0.61x | 1.67x | $-55.48 Million |
| 2011 | 1.09% | 0.83% | 0.75x | 1.74x | $-92.50 Million |
| 2012 | -3.62% | -2.80% | 0.72x | 1.81x | $-133.87 Million |
| 2013 | -4.02% | -2.77% | 0.80x | 1.81x | $-140.59 Million |
| 2014 | 10.31% | 5.83% | 0.96x | 1.85x | $3.38 Million |
| 2015 | -4.69% | -2.45% | 1.11x | 1.72x | $-149.51 Million |
| 2016 | -33.36% | -19.14% | 0.86x | 2.04x | $-328.08 Million |
| 2017 | 5.86% | 3.06% | 1.00x | 1.91x | $-34.38 Million |
| 2018 | -8.69% | -3.50% | 1.23x | 2.02x | $-142.42 Million |
| 2019 | -11.97% | -4.40% | 1.22x | 2.22x | $-148.30 Million |
| 2020 | -22.58% | -7.68% | 1.15x | 2.56x | $-177.91 Million |
| 2021 | -39.69% | -7.55% | 1.41x | 3.73x | $-209.20 Million |
| 2022 | -3.53% | -0.51% | 1.89x | 3.69x | $-54.03 Million |
| 2023 | -12.12% | -1.97% | 1.18x | 5.19x | $-78.66 Million |
| 2024 | 48.50% | 15.17% | 1.14x | 2.79x | $267.36 Million |
| 2025 | 5.06% | 1.65% | 1.11x | 2.76x | $-40.76 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Century Aluminum Company's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Aluminum industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Aluminum
- Average net assets among peers: $2,533,590,667
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 6.94%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Century Aluminum Company (CENX) | $1.28 Billion | 9.91% | 1.07x | $5.83 Billion |
| Alcoa Corp (AA) | $5.89 Billion | -19.11% | 1.49x | $10.77 Billion |
| Constellium Nv (CSTM) | $802.57 Million | 38.38% | 5.57x | $3.39 Billion |
| Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (KALU) | $912.20 Million | 1.55% | 0.47x | $2.95 Billion |
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