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CENTRAL SECURITIES CORP (CET) Stock Overview

USA - NYSEARCA:CET - US1551231020

50.44 USD
+0.24 (+0.48%)
Last: 10/17/2025, 8:04:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

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Taking everything into account, CET scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CET was compared to 0 industry peers in the Unkown industry. While CET seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. CET has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year CET was profitable.
In the past year CET had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years CET 4 years were profitable.
CET had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
CET Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCET Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 100M -100M 200M 300M

1.2 Ratios

Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 14.15%
ROE 14.19%
ROIC 0.68%
ROA(3y)9.82%
ROA(5y)12.35%
ROE(3y)9.82%
ROE(5y)12.36%
ROIC(3y)1.07%
ROIC(5y)1.12%
CET Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCET Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 10 -10 20

1.3 Margins

In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CET has grown nicely.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CET has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 64%
PM (TTM) 1063.21%
GM N/A
OM growth 3Y-3.02%
OM growth 5Y-0.61%
PM growth 3Y51.42%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
CET Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCET Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 500 -500 1K

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), CET is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CET has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, CET has more shares outstanding
There is no outstanding debt for CET. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
CET Yearly Shares OutstandingCET Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 5M 10M 15M 20M 25M
CET Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCET Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.2 Solvency

CET has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC0.07
WACC9.82%
CET Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCET Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

CET has a Current Ratio of 0.23. This is a bad value and indicates that CET is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CET has a Quick Ratio of 0.23. This is a bad value and indicates that CET is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.23
Quick Ratio 0.23
CET Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCET Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 1M 2M 3M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 232.61% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 41.01% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
Looking at the last year, CET shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.52% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.71% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)232.61%
EPS 3Y41.01%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%72.18%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.52%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.4%
Revenue growth 5Y1.71%
Sales Q2Q%95.56%

3.2 Future

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
CET Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCET Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 5M 10M 15M 20M 25M

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 6.40 indicates a rather cheap valuation of CET.
CET's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.40.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.4
Fwd PE N/A
CET Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCET Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 0 0 0 0

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 35.31
EV/EBITDA 137.42
CET Per share dataCET EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CET has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.54%, which is a nice return.
CET's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.54%

5.2 History

The dividend of CET has a limited annual growth rate of 3.72%.
CET has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
The dividend of CET decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.72%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
CET Yearly Dividends per shareCET Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

CET pays out 22.00% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP22%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
CET Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCET Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 100M -100M 200M 300M
CET Dividend Payout.CET Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CET Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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CENTRAL SECURITIES CORP

NYSEARCA:CET (10/17/2025, 8:04:02 PM)

50.44

+0.24 (+0.48%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorN/A
GICS IndustryGroupN/A
GICS IndustryN/A
Earnings (Last)07-25 2025-07-25
Earnings (Next)02-10 2026-02-10
Inst Owners11.02%
Inst Owner Change0.02%
Ins Owners9.56%
Ins Owner Change-0.4%
Market Cap1.46B
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %0.16%
Short Ratio1.25
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.54%
Yearly Dividend1.09
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.72%
DP22%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date06-17 2025-06-17 (0.25)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.4
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 88.38
P/FCF 35.31
P/OCF 35.31
P/B 1.18
P/tB 1.18
EV/EBITDA 137.42
EPS(TTM)7.88
EY15.62%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)1.43
FCFY2.83%
OCF(TTM)1.43
OCFY2.83%
SpS0.57
BVpS42.75
TBVpS42.75
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 14.15%
ROE 14.19%
ROCE 0.85%
ROIC 0.68%
ROICexc 0.68%
ROICexgc 0.68%
OM 64%
PM (TTM) 1063.21%
GM N/A
FCFM 250.3%
ROA(3y)9.82%
ROA(5y)12.35%
ROE(3y)9.82%
ROE(5y)12.36%
ROIC(3y)1.07%
ROIC(5y)1.12%
ROICexc(3y)1.07%
ROICexc(5y)1.12%
ROICexgc(3y)1.07%
ROICexgc(5y)1.12%
ROCE(3y)1.36%
ROCE(5y)1.41%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-14.47%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-9.34%
ROICexc growth 3Y-14.47%
ROICexc growth 5Y-9.34%
OM growth 3Y-3.02%
OM growth 5Y-0.61%
PM growth 3Y51.42%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.01
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 391.1%
Profit Quality 23.54%
Current Ratio 0.23
Quick Ratio 0.23
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score5
WACC9.82%
ROIC/WACC0.07
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)232.61%
EPS 3Y41.01%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%72.18%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.52%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.4%
Revenue growth 5Y1.71%
Sales Q2Q%95.56%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-51.11%
EBIT growth 3Y-7.29%
EBIT growth 5Y1.09%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-29.16%
FCF growth 3Y4.07%
FCF growth 5Y8.42%
OCF growth 1Y-29.16%
OCF growth 3Y5.19%
OCF growth 5Y9.12%