Century Aluminum Company (CENX)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Century Aluminum Company, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Century Aluminum Company (CENX) has returned 49.80% so far this year and 216.22% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, CENX has achieved an annualized return of 23.41%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% per year.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 29, 1996, CENX's average daily return is +0.13%, while the average monthly return is +2.49%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 2.3 years.

Historically, 53% of months were positive and 47% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +91.5%, while the worst month was Jan 2009 at -64.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 12 months.

On a daily basis, CENX closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 11, 1999 with a return of +45.0%, while the worst single day was Jan 28, 2009 at -37.4%.

Century Aluminum Company has an annualized alpha of 17.96%, beta of 1.70, and R² of 0.19 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 01, 1996.

• This stock captured 256.50% of S&P 500 Index gains and 190.33% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
• R² of 0.19 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

CENX ranks 96 for risk / return — in the top 96% of stocks on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Century Aluminum Company (CENX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Century Aluminum Company. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Century Aluminum Company was 98.67%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Century Aluminum Company drawdown is 26.63%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Century Aluminum Company over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Century Aluminum Company is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Aluminum industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.