Century Aluminum Company (CENX)vsKaiser Aluminum Corporation (KALU)
CENX
Century Aluminum Company
$50.19
-0.08%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $4.97B
KALU
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation
$118.22
+3.74%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $1.92B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation generates 33% more annual revenue ($3.37B vs $2.53B). KALU leads profitability with a 3.3% profit margin vs 1.6%. CENX appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.06. KALU earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
CENX
Hold41
out of 100
Grade: D
KALU
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-1768.5%
Fair Value
$2.86
Current Price
$50.19
$47.33 premium
Margin of Safety
+54.3%
Fair Value
$316.84
Current Price
$118.22
$198.62 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Revenue surging 40.0% year-over-year
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 21.4% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 39.7% YoY
Areas to Watch
ROE of 1.6% — below average capital efficiency
1.6% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Earnings declined 95.1%
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
3.3% margin — thin
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CENX
The strongest argument for CENX centers on PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 40.0% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.06 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : KALU
The strongest argument for KALU centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 21.4% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.17 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : CENX
The primary concerns for CENX are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 119.5x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 1.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : KALU
The primary concerns for KALU are Market Cap, Profit Margin, Free Cash Flow. Thin 3.3% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CENX profiles as a hypergrowth stock while KALU is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
CENX carries more volatility with a beta of 2.12 — expect wider price swings.
CENX is growing revenue faster at 40.0% — sustainability is the question.
CENX generates stronger free cash flow (68M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
KALU scores higher overall (66/100 vs 41/100) and 21.4% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Century Aluminum Company
BASIC MATERIALS · ALUMINUM · USA
Century Aluminum Company produces standard quality and value-added primary aluminum products in the United States and Iceland. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation
BASIC MATERIALS · ALUMINUM · USA
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation manufactures and sells specialty semi-finished aluminum mill products. The company is headquartered in Foothill Ranch, California.
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