Celanese Corporation (CE) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Celanese Corporation stock (CE) is currently trading at $62.66. Celanese Corporation PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.73. Analyst consensus price target for CE is $64.47. WallStSmart rates CE as Underperform.
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- Celanese Corporation financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
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Smart Analysis
Celanese Corporation (CE) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in price/sales, price/book, eps growth. Concerns around peg ratio and return on equity. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.
Celanese Corporation (CE) Key Strengths (5)
Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue
101.52% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Trading at 1.57x book value, attractively priced
Strong earnings growth at 28.20% per year
Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability
Supporting Valuation Data
Celanese Corporation (CE) Areas to Watch (5)
Company is destroying shareholder value
Revenue declining -6.50%, a shrinking business
Company is losing money with a negative profit margin
Very expensive relative to growth, significant premium
Very thin margins with limited operational efficiency
Celanese Corporation (CE) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 47/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a D+ grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 5 register as strengths (avg 8.6/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 0.8/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Price/Sales, Institutional Own., Price/Book. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (0.73), Price/Book (1.57) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Growth metrics are encouraging with EPS Growth at 28.20%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, Profit Margin. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (4.42) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -6.50%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at -22.50%, Operating Margin at 8.58%, Profit Margin at -12.20%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Return on Equity improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at -22.50% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -6.50% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. Strengths and concerns are roughly balanced. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. Return on Equity and Revenue Growth are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
CE Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
CE's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.73x trades 38% below its historical average of 1.18x (30th percentile). The current valuation is 77% below its historical high of 3.2x set in May 2021, and 425% above its historical low of 0.14x in Feb 2009. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has expanded from ~0.6x, reflecting growing market expectations outpacing revenue growth.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Celanese Corporation (CE) · BASIC MATERIALS › CHEMICALS
The Big Picture
Celanese Corporation is in a turnaround phase, with management focused on restoring profitability. Revenue reached 9.5B with 7% decline year-over-year. The company is currently unprofitable, posting a -12.2% profit margin.
Key Findings
Generating 168M in free cash flow and 252M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
Revenue contracted 7% YoY. Worth determining whether this is cyclical or structural.
The company is unprofitable with a -12.2% profit margin. The path to breakeven will be the key catalyst.
What to Watch Next
Sector dynamics: monitor CHEMICALS industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Celanese Corporation.
Bottom Line
Celanese Corporation is in turnaround mode. The path to profitability remains the critical question. Speculative investors may see opportunity in the recovery story, but conservative investors should wait for consistent positive earnings before committing capital.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Insider Transactions(29 last 3 months)
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About Celanese Corporation(CE)
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Celanese Corporation is a Fortune 500 global technology and specialty materials company headquartered in Irving, Texas, United States.