Valuation check: CENX's profit margin is 21.5%, above the Materials sector average of 16.52%.
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Trailing 12 months ending Jun 2026
Century Aluminum's profit margin stands at 21.5% as of June 2026. That compares with 4.94% in the prior-year period — up 335.4% year over year. That is above the Materials sector average of 16.52%. Stockcircle updates this page with the newest filings so you can track how the metric evolves quarter by quarter.
Century Aluminum reported 21.5% in profit margin versus 4.94% a year earlier — a 335.4% year-over-year increase. The historical chart on this page makes it easier to see whether that move is part of a longer pattern.
Century Aluminum sits higher the Materials benchmark (16.52%) with a profit margin of 21.5%. That is roughly 30.1% above the sector mean. Peer context matters because what looks expensive or cheap in absolute terms can be normal for the sector.
A profit margin of 21.5% for Century Aluminum means each unit of related capital or sales is generating that return rate. Higher is usually better for profitability metrics, but extremely high figures can reflect one-time items or thin equity bases. Review several years of data on this page before extrapolating.
The history chart shows how Century Aluminum's profit margin evolved across reporting periods, while the comparison chart places CENX next to similar companies. Use both: a rising metric that still lags peers tells a different story than a rising metric that already leads the group. Growth charts, when available, highlight acceleration or slowdown.