CELANESE CORP (CE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:CE • US1508701034
49.94 USD
+0.81 (+1.65%)
At close: Feb 27, 2026
49.94 USD
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After Hours: 2/27/2026, 8:04:00 PM
CE gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 83 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. Both the profitability and financial health of CE have multiple concerns. CE scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year CE was profitable.
- CE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: CE reported negative net income in multiple years.
- CE had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of CE (-13.95%) is worse than 80.72% of its industry peers.
- CE has a worse Return On Equity (-78.22%) than 87.95% of its industry peers.
- CE's Return On Invested Capital of 3.60% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CE outperforms 53.01% of its industry peers.
- CE had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.94%. This is below the industry average of 6.18%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -13.95% | ||
| ROE | -78.22% | ||
| ROIC | 3.6% |
ROA(3y)-1.58%
ROA(5y)3.65%
ROE(3y)-10.4%
ROE(5y)9.5%
ROIC(3y)3.94%
ROIC(5y)6.46%
1.3 Margins
- CE's Operating Margin of 8.72% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CE outperforms 51.81% of its industry peers.
- CE's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of CE (21.33%) is worse than 62.65% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CE has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.72% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 21.33% |
OM growth 3Y-17.45%
OM growth 5Y-8.69%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-5.93%
GM growth 5Y-2.17%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), CE is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for CE remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, CE has less shares outstanding
- CE has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.49, we must say that CE is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- CE's Altman-Z score of 1.49 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CE is outperformed by 62.65% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of CE is 12.55, which is on the high side as it means it would take CE, 12.55 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- CE's Debt to FCF ratio of 12.55 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CE outperforms 56.63% of its industry peers.
- CE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.99. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- CE's Debt to Equity ratio of 2.99 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CE is outperformed by 86.75% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.99 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 12.55 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.49 |
ROIC/WACC0.48
WACC7.57%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.63 indicates that CE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- CE's Current ratio of 1.63 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CE is outperformed by 65.06% of its industry peers.
- CE has a Quick Ratio of 1.04. This is a normal value and indicates that CE is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- CE has a Quick ratio of 1.04. This is in the lower half of the industry: CE underperforms 62.65% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.63 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.04 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- CE shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -51.86%.
- The earnings per share for CE have been decreasing by -12.03% on average. This is quite bad
- Looking at the last year, CE shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -7.16% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, CE shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 11.03% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-51.86%
EPS 3Y-36.78%
EPS 5Y-12.03%
EPS Q2Q%-53.79%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.16%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.45%
Revenue growth 5Y11.03%
Sales Q2Q%-7%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, CE will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 25.75% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, CE will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.44% on average per year.
EPS Next Y38.2%
EPS Next 2Y31.42%
EPS Next 3Y29.62%
EPS Next 5Y25.75%
Revenue Next Year0.13%
Revenue Next 2Y1.6%
Revenue Next 3Y0.67%
Revenue Next 5Y1.44%
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- CE is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.42.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CE is valued cheaply inside the industry as 87.95% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- CE's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.10.
- CE is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.99.
- 91.57% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CE, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.06, CE is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.42 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.99 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CE is valued a bit cheaper than 61.45% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CE is valued cheaper than 96.39% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.34 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.26 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- CE's earnings are expected to grow with 29.62% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.33
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y31.42%
EPS Next 3Y29.62%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.24%, CE is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.22, CE is paying slightly less dividend.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.24, CE pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.80.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.24% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of CE has a limited annual growth rate of 3.06%.
- CE has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- CE has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.06%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
- CE has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
- The dividend of CE is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP-2.78%
EPS Next 2Y31.42%
EPS Next 3Y29.62%
49.94
+0.81 (+1.65%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)02-17 2026-02-17/amc
Earnings (Next)05-04 2026-05-04/amc
Inst Owners103.64%
Inst Owner Change-1.28%
Ins Owners0.29%
Ins Owner Change1.23%
Market Cap5.47B
Revenue(TTM)9.54B
Net Income(TTM)-3.09B
Analysts73.33
Price Target63.75 (27.65%)
Short Float %6.36%
Short Ratio3.33
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.24% |
Yearly Dividend2.81
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.06%
DP-2.78%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date02-24 2026-02-24 (0.03)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)3.25%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.14%
Max EPS beat(2)6.64%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)17.03%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.14%
Max EPS beat(4)44.41%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)4.55%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)2.25%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)2.68%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.84%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.31%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.36%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.91%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.31%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.89%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.49%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-4.02%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.63%
PT rev (1m)1.12%
PT rev (3m)-3.95%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.39%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-9.39%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.39%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.21%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.85%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.44%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.42 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.99 | ||
| P/S | 0.56 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.34 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.94 | ||
| P/B | 1.38 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.26 |
EPS(TTM)4.02
EY8.05%
EPS(NY)5.56
Fwd EY11.12%
FCF(TTM)9.35
FCFY18.73%
OCF(TTM)12.68
OCFY25.38%
SpS88.68
BVpS36.11
TBVpS-31.32
PEG (NY)0.33
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number57.15
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -13.95% | ||
| ROE | -78.22% | ||
| ROCE | 4.59% | ||
| ROIC | 3.6% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.9% | ||
| ROICexgc | 6.84% | ||
| OM | 8.72% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 21.33% | ||
| FCFM | 10.55% |
ROA(3y)-1.58%
ROA(5y)3.65%
ROE(3y)-10.4%
ROE(5y)9.5%
ROIC(3y)3.94%
ROIC(5y)6.46%
ROICexc(3y)4.22%
ROICexc(5y)6.88%
ROICexgc(3y)8.3%
ROICexgc(5y)11.46%
ROCE(3y)5.03%
ROCE(5y)8.35%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-15.4%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-7.22%
ROICexc growth 3Y-10.69%
ROICexc growth 5Y-13.63%
OM growth 3Y-17.45%
OM growth 5Y-8.69%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-5.93%
GM growth 5Y-2.17%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.44
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.99 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 12.55 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 7.29 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 47.03% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.75% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 85.63% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.63 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.04 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.49 |
F-Score3
WACC7.57%
ROIC/WACC0.48
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-51.86%
EPS 3Y-36.78%
EPS 5Y-12.03%
EPS Q2Q%-53.79%
EPS Next Y38.2%
EPS Next 2Y31.42%
EPS Next 3Y29.62%
EPS Next 5Y25.75%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.16%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.45%
Revenue growth 5Y11.03%
Sales Q2Q%-7%
Revenue Next Year0.13%
Revenue Next 2Y1.6%
Revenue Next 3Y0.67%
Revenue Next 5Y1.44%
EBIT growth 1Y-23%
EBIT growth 3Y-17.82%
EBIT growth 5Y1.39%
EBIT Next Year75.34%
EBIT Next 3Y25.85%
EBIT Next 5Y20.79%
FCF growth 1Y21.33%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y6.61%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A
CELANESE CORP / CE FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of CELANESE CORP (CE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to CE.
Can you provide the valuation status for CELANESE CORP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to CELANESE CORP (CE). This can be considered as Undervalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for CELANESE CORP?
CELANESE CORP (CE) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for CELANESE CORP?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CELANESE CORP (CE) is expected to grow by 38.2% in the next year.
Is the dividend of CELANESE CORP sustainable?
The dividend rating of CELANESE CORP (CE) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -2.78%.