Century Aluminum Company (CENX)vsKaiser Aluminum Corporation (KALU)
CENX
Century Aluminum Company
$39.40
+0.77%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $3.90B
KALU
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation
$153.85
+1.93%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $2.74B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation generates 55% more annual revenue ($4.14B vs $2.67B). CENX leads profitability with a 22.6% profit margin vs 5.5%. CENX appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.06. CENX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 84/100 (A-).
CENX
Exceptional Buy84
out of 100
Grade: A-
KALU
Strong Buy79
out of 100
Grade: B+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-74.1%
Fair Value
$30.69
Current Price
$39.40
$8.71 premium
Margin of Safety
+15.2%
Fair Value
$170.64
Current Price
$153.85
$16.79 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 32 in profit
Earnings expanding 1010.0% YoY
Keeps 23 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 52.7% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 305.7% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
5.5% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CENX
The strongest argument for CENX centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.6% and operating margin at 28.1%. Revenue growth of 19.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : KALU
The strongest argument for KALU centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, P/E Ratio. Revenue growth of 52.7% 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 Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : KALU
The primary concerns for KALU are Profit Margin, Debt/Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CENX profiles as a growth stock while KALU is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
CENX carries more volatility with a beta of 1.99 — expect wider price swings.
KALU is growing revenue faster at 52.7% — sustainability is the question.
CENX generates stronger free cash flow (108M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CENX scores higher overall (84/100 vs 79/100), backed by strong 22.6% margins and 19.7% revenue growth. KALU offers better value entry with a 15.2% margin of safety. Both earn "Exceptional Buy" and "Strong Buy" 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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