Century Aluminum Company (CENX) — Working Capital to Net Assets Ratio
Century Aluminum Company (CENX) has a Working Capital to Net Assets ratio of 55.3% as of March 2026. Working capital of $709.80 Million (current assets of $1.25 Billion minus current liabilities of $544.70 Million) is measured against net assets of $1.28 Billion. A higher ratio indicates strong short-term liquidity financed by the equity base. See CENX net asset quality index to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
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Century Aluminum Company Working Capital to Net Assets (1996–2025)
This chart shows how Century Aluminum Company's Working Capital to Net Assets ratio has evolved across 30 annual periods from 1996 to 2025. As of March 2026, the ratio stands at 55.3%, reflecting working capital of $709.80 Million against net assets of $1.28 Billion USD. Check CENX tangible net assets ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Annual Working Capital to Net Assets for Century Aluminum Company (1996–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Working Capital to Net Assets ratio for Century Aluminum Company from 1996 to 2025, covering 30 annual filings. Each row shows current assets, current liabilities, working capital, net assets, the ratio, and the change in percentage points compared to the prior year. For live market cap and the full company profile, see Century Aluminum Company (CENX) market capitalisation.
| Year | WC/NA Ratio | Working Capital (USD) | Net Assets | Current Assets | Current Liabilities | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 54.0% | $507.70 Million | $940.60 Million | $1.03 Billion | $523.60 Million | ▲ +2.8 pp |
| 2024 | 51.2% | $339.10 Million | $662.70 Million | $802.80 Million | $463.70 Million | ▲ +50.0 pp |
| 2023 | 1.2% | $4.10 Million | $344.10 Million | $767.10 Million | $763.00 Million | ▼ -65.7 pp |
| 2022 | 66.9% | $267.10 Million | $399.30 Million | $677.80 Million | $410.70 Million | ▲ +50.1 pp |
| 2021 | 16.8% | $70.80 Million | $421.00 Million | $618.20 Million | $547.40 Million | ▼ -22.7 pp |
| 2020 | 39.5% | $215.70 Million | $546.10 Million | $456.00 Million | $240.30 Million | ▲ +1.9 pp |
| 2019 | 37.6% | $253.60 Million | $675.00 Million | $487.30 Million | $233.70 Million | ▲ +0.5 pp |
| 2018 | 37.1% | $282.40 Million | $762.20 Million | $506.70 Million | $224.30 Million | ▼ -6.7 pp |
| 2017 | 43.8% | $363.16 Million | $829.64 Million | $553.67 Million | $190.52 Million | ▲ +9.2 pp |
| 2016 | 34.6% | $261.46 Million | $756.65 Million | $440.62 Million | $179.16 Million | ▲ +7.0 pp |
| 2015 | 27.6% | $280.74 Million | $1.02 Billion | $448.06 Million | $167.32 Million | ▼ -0.2 pp |
| 2014 | 27.8% | $302.92 Million | $1.09 Billion | $599.24 Million | $296.32 Million | ▲ +5.5 pp |
| 2013 | 22.3% | $223.30 Million | $1.00 Billion | $471.06 Million | $247.76 Million | ▼ -8.8 pp |
| 2012 | 31.1% | $305.69 Million | $982.64 Million | $487.40 Million | $181.70 Million | ▲ +2.7 pp |
| 2011 | 28.4% | $294.95 Million | $1.04 Billion | $488.32 Million | $193.37 Million | ▲ +0.5 pp |
| 2010 | 27.9% | $322.22 Million | $1.15 Billion | $577.08 Million | $254.86 Million | ▲ +2.0 pp |
| 2009 | 25.9% | $276.81 Million | $1.07 Billion | $489.47 Million | $212.66 Million | ▲ +16.8 pp |
| 2008 | 9.1% | $87.37 Million | $959.52 Million | $514.13 Million | $426.76 Million | ▼ -25.8 pp |
| 2007 | 34.9% | $195.67 Million | $561.20 Million | $747.20 Million | $551.53 Million | ▲ +134.0 pp |
| 2006 | -99.2% | $-128.64 Million | $129.71 Million | $517.64 Million | $646.28 Million | ▼ -25.0 pp |
| 2005 | -74.2% | $-172.55 Million | $232.56 Million | $294.49 Million | $467.05 Million | ▼ -47.2 pp |
| 2004 | -27.0% | $-103.37 Million | $382.82 Million | $284.09 Million | $387.46 Million | ▼ -68.8 pp |
| 2003 | 41.8% | $78.53 Million | $187.70 Million | $187.41 Million | $108.87 Million | ▼ -3.0 pp |
| 2002 | 44.9% | $94.62 Million | $210.80 Million | $195.98 Million | $101.36 Million | ▲ +17.4 pp |
| 2001 | 27.5% | $66.38 Million | $241.10 Million | $160.66 Million | $94.28 Million | ▼ -10.3 pp |
| 2000 | 37.9% | $76.70 Million | $202.64 Million | $133.32 Million | $56.62 Million | ▼ -31.4 pp |
| 1999 | 69.2% | $124.40 Million | $179.70 Million | $196.60 Million | $72.20 Million | ▼ -36.7 pp |
| 1998 | 106.0% | $188.10 Million | $177.50 Million | $303.50 Million | $115.40 Million | ▼ -4.4 pp |
| 1997 | 110.4% | $180.50 Million | $163.50 Million | $303.50 Million | $123.00 Million | ▲ +10.5 pp |
| 1996 | 99.9% | $166.30 Million | $166.50 Million | $287.20 Million | $120.90 Million | — |