Century Aluminum Company (CENX)vsTeck Resources Ltd Class B (TECK)
CENX
Century Aluminum Company
$50.19
-0.08%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $4.97B
TECK
Teck Resources Ltd Class B
$50.36
+3.71%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $23.82B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Teck Resources Ltd Class B generates 325% more annual revenue ($10.76B vs $2.53B). TECK leads profitability with a 13.0% profit margin vs 1.6%. CENX appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.06. TECK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
CENX
Hold41
out of 100
Grade: D
TECK
Strong Buy73
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
+37.4%
Fair Value
$96.41
Current Price
$50.36
$46.05 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Revenue surging 40.0% year-over-year
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 32.6%
Growing faster than its price suggests
Earnings expanding 42.5% 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%
Grey zone — moderate risk
ROE of 4.0% — below average capital efficiency
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 : TECK
The strongest argument for TECK centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.96 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 : TECK
The primary concerns for TECK are Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CENX profiles as a hypergrowth stock while TECK is a value 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.
TECK generates stronger free cash flow (294M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TECK scores higher overall (73/100 vs 41/100). 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.
Teck Resources Ltd Class B
BASIC MATERIALS · OTHER INDUSTRIAL METALS & MINING · USA
Teck Resources Limited is dedicated to exploring, acquiring, developing and producing natural resources in Asia, Europe and North America. The company is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
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