Central Securities Corp. (CET)
Company Info
Highlights
$1.35B
$10.15
4.56
$73.73M
$68.23M
$288.14M
$40.12 - $48.48
$0.57
0.12%
0.64
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Performance
Performance Chart
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Returns By Period
Central Securities Corp. (CET) returned 1.44% year-to-date (YTD) and 14.45% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, CET delivered an annualized return of 13.04%, outperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.84%.
CET
1.44%
4.42%
-1.00%
14.45%
13.24%
16.70%
13.04%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
0.52%
6.32%
-1.44%
12.25%
12.45%
14.20%
10.84%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of CET, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4.31% | -1.57% | -4.16% | -1.51% | 4.67% | 1.44% | |||||||
| 2024 | -0.85% | 3.68% | 7.57% | -2.39% | 5.35% | 3.09% | -0.95% | 2.36% | 2.71% | 1.55% | 5.23% | -2.66% | 26.98% |
| 2023 | 6.17% | -0.39% | -1.50% | 0.58% | -0.40% | 5.38% | 1.59% | -2.94% | -1.53% | -0.68% | 10.14% | 2.03% | 19.17% |
| 2022 | -7.47% | 0.68% | -0.34% | -7.66% | 0.81% | -8.13% | 5.25% | -2.62% | -6.51% | 9.28% | 4.97% | -6.63% | -18.51% |
| 2021 | 2.39% | 6.97% | 6.04% | 2.64% | 7.45% | 1.39% | -0.45% | 2.17% | -1.54% | 3.79% | -1.48% | 12.04% | 49.00% |
| 2020 | -2.60% | -7.57% | -13.36% | 12.32% | -0.28% | 0.45% | 0.24% | 2.28% | -1.99% | -2.76% | 10.91% | 6.67% | 1.46% |
| 2019 | 6.20% | 6.94% | 1.60% | 4.08% | -3.62% | 6.92% | 1.64% | -1.00% | 2.25% | 1.91% | 2.53% | 2.03% | 35.75% |
| 2018 | 1.64% | -2.37% | -1.95% | 1.13% | 3.52% | 0.70% | 1.33% | 5.38% | -0.84% | -7.97% | 4.90% | -8.91% | -4.49% |
| 2017 | 2.75% | 4.91% | 2.04% | 4.05% | 0.28% | 0.48% | 2.69% | -1.80% | 2.82% | 3.75% | 3.73% | 1.48% | 30.61% |
| 2016 | -6.47% | 0.96% | 6.57% | 1.72% | 3.08% | -1.16% | 4.33% | 2.20% | 1.43% | -2.40% | 7.20% | 1.82% | 20.15% |
| 2015 | -5.05% | 6.28% | -1.67% | 0.37% | -0.59% | -1.02% | -2.67% | -3.61% | -1.25% | 7.09% | -7.02% | -2.91% | -12.25% |
| 2014 | -2.81% | 3.41% | 2.47% | -0.67% | 2.65% | 3.71% | 0.64% | 0.51% | -3.12% | 1.13% | 1.65% | -0.41% | 9.27% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
With an overall rank of 77, CET is among the top 23% of stocks on our website when it comes to balancing risk and reward. Below is a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Central Securities Corp. (CET) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
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Dividends
Dividend History
Central Securities Corp. provided a 4.97% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.30 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $2.30 | $2.30 | $1.85 | $2.95 | $3.75 | $0.85 | $0.57 | $1.45 | $1.00 | $0.98 | $0.29 | $1.75 |
Dividend yield | 4.97% | 5.04% | 4.90% | 8.83% | 8.41% | 2.60% | 1.72% | 5.84% | 3.65% | 4.50% | 1.52% | 7.97% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Central Securities Corp.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |||||||
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.05 | $0.00 | $2.30 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.65 | $0.00 | $1.85 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.75 | $0.00 | $2.95 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.55 | $0.00 | $3.75 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.65 | $0.00 | $0.85 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $0.00 | $0.57 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.20 | $0.00 | $1.45 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.80 | $0.00 | $1.00 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.78 | $0.00 | $0.98 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.29 |
| 2014 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.55 | $0.00 | $1.75 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
Central Securities Corp. has a dividend yield of 4.97%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.
Payout Ratio
Central Securities Corp. has a payout ratio of 22.17%, which is below the market average. This means Central Securities Corp. returns a smaller proportion of its earnings to shareholders as dividends, suggesting it retains a higher portion for reinvestment, growth, or debt payment.
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
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.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Central Securities Corp.. 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 Central Securities Corp. was 56.65%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 453 trading sessions.
The current Central Securities Corp. drawdown is 3.78%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -56.65% | May 19, 2008 | 203 | Mar 9, 2009 | 453 | Dec 22, 2010 | 656 |
| -50.7% | Sep 5, 2000 | 525 | Oct 9, 2002 | 780 | Nov 11, 2005 | 1305 |
| -39.91% | Jan 17, 2020 | 42 | Mar 18, 2020 | 204 | Jan 7, 2021 | 246 |
| -38.96% | Nov 24, 1997 | 220 | Oct 8, 1998 | 275 | Nov 10, 1999 | 495 |
| -25.14% | Dec 24, 2014 | 285 | Feb 11, 2016 | 197 | Nov 21, 2016 | 482 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Central Securities Corp. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Earnings Per Share
The chart presents the Earnings Per Share (EPS) performance of Central Securities Corp., comparing actual results with analytics estimates.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how Central Securities Corp. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Asset Management industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for CET, comparing it with other companies in the Asset Management industry. Currently, CET has a P/E ratio of 4.6. This P/E ratio is considered low compared to industry peers, which may suggest that the stock is undervalued or that the company has weaker growth prospects.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for CET compared to other companies in the Asset Management industry. CET currently has a PEG ratio of 0.0. This PEG ratio is low compared to industry peers, which could indicate the stock is undervalued relative to its expected growth.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for CET relative to other companies in the Asset Management industry. Currently, CET has a P/S ratio of 56.8. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for CET in comparison with other companies in the Asset Management industry. Currently, CET has a P/B value of 0.9. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.
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