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CENTRUS ENERGY CORP-CLASS A (LEU) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSEARCA:LEU - NYSE Arca - US15643U1043 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

222.02  +2.92 (+1.33%)

Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to LEU. LEU was compared to 208 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. LEU has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. LEU is valued quite expensive, but it does show an excellent growth. These ratings could make LEU a good candidate for growth investing.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

LEU had positive earnings in the past year.
LEU had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years LEU has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years LEU had a positive operating cash flow.
LEU Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFLEU 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 2024 0 100M -100M

1.2 Ratios

LEU has a better Return On Assets (7.97%) than 76.44% of its industry peers.
LEU has a better Return On Equity (29.18%) than 91.35% of its industry peers.
LEU has a better Return On Invested Capital (8.31%) than 70.19% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for LEU is significantly below the industry average of 23.53%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.97%
ROE 29.18%
ROIC 8.31%
ROA(3y)8.16%
ROA(5y)9.86%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)11.92%
ROIC(5y)20.01%
LEU Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICLEU Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100 200

1.3 Margins

LEU's Profit Margin of 23.99% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LEU outperforms 76.92% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LEU has declined.
LEU has a Operating Margin (21.01%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LEU has declined.
LEU has a Gross Margin of 36.05%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LEU outperforms 46.63% of its industry peers.
LEU's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 21.01%
PM (TTM) 23.99%
GM 36.05%
OM growth 3Y-21.85%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-28.53%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-13.06%
GM growth 5Y10.23%
LEU Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsLEU Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 -40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

LEU has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, LEU has more shares outstanding
LEU has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, LEU has a worse debt to assets ratio.
LEU Yearly Shares OutstandingLEU Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M
LEU Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsLEU Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.2 Solvency

LEU has an Altman-Z score of 3.59. This indicates that LEU is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
LEU has a better Altman-Z score (3.59) than 86.06% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LEU is 4.03, which is a neutral value as it means it would take LEU, 4.03 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LEU (4.03) is better than 68.75% of its industry peers.
LEU has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.20. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.20, LEU is doing worse than 71.63% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.2
Debt/FCF 4.03
Altman-Z 3.59
ROIC/WACC0.94
WACC8.89%
LEU Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFLEU Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.59 indicates that LEU has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
LEU's Current ratio of 2.59 is amongst the best of the industry. LEU outperforms 81.25% of its industry peers.
LEU has a Quick Ratio of 1.93. This is a normal value and indicates that LEU is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.93, LEU is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.37% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.59
Quick Ratio 1.93
LEU Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesLEU Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

LEU shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 42.22%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, LEU shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -23.98% on average per year.
LEU shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 12.72%.
The Revenue has been growing by 16.08% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)42.22%
EPS 3Y-23.98%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-15.87%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.72%
Revenue growth 3Y14%
Revenue growth 5Y16.08%
Sales Q2Q%-18.25%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 13.10% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 19.85% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y-34.49%
EPS Next 2Y-10.78%
EPS Next 3Y-2.65%
EPS Next 5Y13.1%
Revenue Next Year9.08%
Revenue Next 2Y9.79%
Revenue Next 3Y7.86%
Revenue Next 5Y19.85%

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.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
LEU Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesLEU Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 500M 1B 1.5B
LEU Yearly EPS VS EstimatesLEU Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 10 20 30

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 41.19 indicates a quite expensive valuation of LEU.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of LEU indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: LEU is more expensive than 65.38% of the companies listed in the same industry.
LEU is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.41, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 63.24, the valuation of LEU can be described as expensive.
LEU's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. LEU is more expensive than 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
LEU's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 33.87.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 41.19
Fwd PE 63.24
LEU Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsLEU Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

71.63% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than LEU, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
LEU's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 35.49
EV/EBITDA 32.01
LEU Per share dataLEU EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20 25

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The decent profitability rating of LEU may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as LEU's earnings are expected to decrease with -2.65% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-10.78%
EPS Next 3Y-2.65%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

LEU does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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CENTRUS ENERGY CORP-CLASS A

NYSEARCA:LEU (8/12/2025, 1:05:02 PM)

222.02

+2.92 (+1.33%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)08-05 2025-08-05/amc
Earnings (Next)10-27 2025-10-27/amc
Inst Owners77.3%
Inst Owner Change-3.3%
Ins Owners0.88%
Ins Owner Change-0.61%
Market Cap3.78B
Analysts78.89
Price Target203.34 (-8.41%)
Short Float %17.95%
Short Ratio2.06
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)4785.55%
Min EPS beat(2)91.21%
Max EPS beat(2)9479.89%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)2372.56%
Min EPS beat(4)-235.01%
Max EPS beat(4)9479.89%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)1214.71%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)813.1%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)713.78%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)13.24%
Min Revenue beat(2)6.24%
Max Revenue beat(2)20.23%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)17.27%
Min Revenue beat(4)1.89%
Max Revenue beat(4)40.72%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)21.47%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)18.86%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)23.09%
PT rev (1m)37.46%
PT rev (3m)40.64%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.2%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-11.77%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.38%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.44%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-4.12%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.12%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 41.19
Fwd PE 63.24
P/S 8.66
P/FCF 35.49
P/OCF 33.19
P/B 10.54
P/tB 11.32
EV/EBITDA 32.01
EPS(TTM)5.39
EY2.43%
EPS(NY)3.51
Fwd EY1.58%
FCF(TTM)6.26
FCFY2.82%
OCF(TTM)6.69
OCFY3.01%
SpS25.64
BVpS21.07
TBVpS19.62
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.97%
ROE 29.18%
ROCE 11.03%
ROIC 8.31%
ROICexc 184.07%
ROICexgc 496.73%
OM 21.01%
PM (TTM) 23.99%
GM 36.05%
FCFM 24.4%
ROA(3y)8.16%
ROA(5y)9.86%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)11.92%
ROIC(5y)20.01%
ROICexc(3y)40.1%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)68.87%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)15.73%
ROCE(5y)25.72%
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-21.85%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-28.53%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-13.06%
GM growth 5Y10.23%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.33
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.2
Debt/FCF 4.03
Debt/EBITDA 4.18
Cap/Depr 67.27%
Cap/Sales 1.69%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 110.9%
Profit Quality 101.72%
Current Ratio 2.59
Quick Ratio 1.93
Altman-Z 3.59
F-Score5
WACC8.89%
ROIC/WACC0.94
Cap/Depr(3y)22.6%
Cap/Depr(5y)20.18%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.56%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.53%
Profit Quality(3y)31.03%
Profit Quality(5y)252.38%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)42.22%
EPS 3Y-23.98%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-15.87%
EPS Next Y-34.49%
EPS Next 2Y-10.78%
EPS Next 3Y-2.65%
EPS Next 5Y13.1%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.72%
Revenue growth 3Y14%
Revenue growth 5Y16.08%
Sales Q2Q%-18.25%
Revenue Next Year9.08%
Revenue Next 2Y9.79%
Revenue Next 3Y7.86%
Revenue Next 5Y19.85%
EBIT growth 1Y109.11%
EBIT growth 3Y-10.91%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year180.69%
EBIT Next 3Y43.47%
EBIT Next 5Y50.25%
FCF growth 1Y17.01%
FCF growth 3Y-12.31%
FCF growth 5Y24.05%
OCF growth 1Y23.91%
OCF growth 3Y-9.55%
OCF growth 5Y26.77%