Century Aluminum Profit Margin

Century Aluminum (CENX) currently reports a profit margin of 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 16.96%. Use the charts on this page to explore Century Aluminum's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Century Aluminum's profit margin increased from 4.94% to 21.5% — a 335.4% year-over-year increase (period ending June 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Century Aluminum's profit margin of 21.5% is higher than the Materials sector average of 16.96%. That is roughly 26.7% above the sector mean. A reading higher peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.

There is no universal 'good' profit margin, but Century Aluminum's current 21.5% should be judged against Materials norms (sector average: 16.96%) and against CENX's own history. Strong, stable readings often indicate durable competitive advantage; volatile or declining ones deserve a closer look at margins and capital efficiency.

Start with the current profit margin of 21.5%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Materials average is 16.96%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Century Aluminum, and consider following CENX for alerts when major investors trade the stock.