CENTRUS ENERGY CORP-CLASS A (LEU) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:LEU • US15643U1043
Current stock price
208.52 USD
-5.08 (-2.38%)
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This LEU fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. LEU Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- LEU had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year LEU had a positive cash flow from operations.
- 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.
1.2 Ratios
- LEU has a Return On Assets (3.18%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- LEU has a Return On Equity of 10.17%. This is in the better half of the industry: LEU outperforms 60.39% of its industry peers.
- LEU has a Return On Invested Capital of 2.20%. This is in the lower half of the industry: LEU underperforms 68.60% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for LEU is significantly below the industry average of 22.49%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (7.57%) for LEU is well above the current ROIC(2.20%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.18% | ||
| ROE | 10.17% | ||
| ROIC | 2.2% |
ROA(3y)6.83%
ROA(5y)10.26%
ROE(3y)105.61%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)7.57%
ROIC(5y)15.55%
1.3 Margins
- With a decent Profit Margin value of 17.34%, LEU is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.01% of the companies in the same industry.
- LEU's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 11.19%, LEU is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.44% of the companies in the same industry.
- LEU's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- With a Gross Margin value of 26.19%, LEU is not doing good in the industry: 62.32% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LEU has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 11.19% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 17.34% | ||
| GM | 26.19% |
OM growth 3Y-18.27%
OM growth 5Y-11.86%
PM growth 3Y0.16%
PM growth 5Y49.19%
GM growth 3Y-13.26%
GM growth 5Y-7.88%
2. LEU Health Analysis
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.
- LEU has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, LEU has more shares outstanding
- LEU has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- LEU has an Altman-Z score of 2.70. This is not the best score and indicates that LEU is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With a decent Altman-Z score value of 2.70, LEU is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of LEU is 38.78, which is on the high side as it means it would take LEU, 38.78 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- LEU has a Debt to FCF ratio (38.78) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.59 is on the high side and indicates that LEU has dependencies on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of LEU (1.59) is worse than 72.95% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 38.78 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.7 |
ROIC/WACC0.29
WACC7.49%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 5.59 indicates that LEU has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- With an excellent Current ratio value of 5.59, LEU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.41% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 4.83 indicates that LEU has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- LEU has a better Quick ratio (4.83) than 88.41% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 5.59 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 4.83 |
3. LEU Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for LEU have decreased strongly by -21.32% in the last year.
- LEU shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 46.79% yearly.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.52% in the past year.
- LEU shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 12.66% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-21.32%
EPS 3Y0.88%
EPS 5Y46.79%
EPS Q2Q%-75.31%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.52%
Revenue growth 3Y15.16%
Revenue growth 5Y12.66%
Sales Q2Q%-3.56%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 17.26% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- LEU is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.62% yearly.
EPS Next Y4.38%
EPS Next 2Y6.16%
EPS Next 3Y10.36%
EPS Next 5Y17.26%
Revenue Next Year4.05%
Revenue Next 2Y5.06%
Revenue Next 3Y0.22%
Revenue Next 5Y7.62%
3.3 Evolution
- Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. LEU Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 60.09, LEU can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- LEU's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. LEU is more expensive than 63.77% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of LEU to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.11), we can say LEU is valued expensively.
- LEU is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 57.57.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LEU is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 61.84% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
- LEU is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.12, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 60.09 | ||
| Fwd PE | 57.57 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LEU is valued a bit more expensive than 71.50% of the companies in the same industry.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as LEU.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 130.97 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 56.85 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)13.72
PEG (5Y)1.28
EPS Next 2Y6.16%
EPS Next 3Y10.36%
5. LEU Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- No dividends for LEU!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
LEU Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NYSE:LEU (3/18/2026, 12:19:33 PM)
208.52
-5.08 (-2.38%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)02-10 2026-02-10/amc
Earnings (Next)05-05 2026-05-05
Inst Owners90.41%
Inst Owner Change9.1%
Ins Owners0.74%
Ins Owner Change0.12%
Market Cap4.10B
Revenue(TTM)448.70M
Net Income(TTM)77.80M
Analysts77
Price Target290.91 (39.51%)
Short Float %24.21%
Short Ratio3.71
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
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)1
Avg EPS beat(2)3.9%
Min EPS beat(2)-44.38%
Max EPS beat(2)52.18%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)2395.62%
Min EPS beat(4)-44.38%
Max EPS beat(4)9479.89%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)1184.77%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)828.01%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)624.42%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.87%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.64%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.09%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)4.69%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.64%
Max Revenue beat(4)20.23%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)16.64%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)18.39%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)15.76%
PT rev (1m)-1.08%
PT rev (3m)4.36%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.6%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-10.57%
EPS NY rev (1m)-15.16%
EPS NY rev (3m)-15.24%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.94%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.46%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-3.71%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.46%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 60.09 | ||
| Fwd PE | 57.57 | ||
| P/S | 9.14 | ||
| P/FCF | 130.97 | ||
| P/OCF | 80.38 | ||
| P/B | 5.36 | ||
| P/tB | 5.51 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 56.85 |
EPS(TTM)3.47
EY1.66%
EPS(NY)3.62
Fwd EY1.74%
FCF(TTM)1.59
FCFY0.76%
OCF(TTM)2.59
OCFY1.24%
SpS22.82
BVpS38.92
TBVpS37.84
PEG (NY)13.72
PEG (5Y)1.28
Graham Number55.12
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.18% | ||
| ROE | 10.17% | ||
| ROCE | 2.48% | ||
| ROIC | 2.2% | ||
| ROICexc | 43.38% | ||
| ROICexgc | 54.39% | ||
| OM | 11.19% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 17.34% | ||
| GM | 26.19% | ||
| FCFM | 6.98% |
ROA(3y)6.83%
ROA(5y)10.26%
ROE(3y)105.61%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)7.57%
ROIC(5y)15.55%
ROICexc(3y)39.37%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)52.32%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)8.73%
ROCE(5y)17.56%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-26.02%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-11.78%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-18.27%
OM growth 5Y-11.86%
PM growth 3Y0.16%
PM growth 5Y49.19%
GM growth 3Y-13.26%
GM growth 5Y-7.88%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.18
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 38.78 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 20.19 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 198.99% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.39% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 5.64 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 84.86% | ||
| Profit Quality | 40.23% | ||
| Current Ratio | 5.59 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 4.83 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.7 |
F-Score4
WACC7.49%
ROIC/WACC0.29
Cap/Depr(3y)86.5%
Cap/Depr(5y)56.15%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.94%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.29%
Profit Quality(3y)31.35%
Profit Quality(5y)33.88%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-21.32%
EPS 3Y0.88%
EPS 5Y46.79%
EPS Q2Q%-75.31%
EPS Next Y4.38%
EPS Next 2Y6.16%
EPS Next 3Y10.36%
EPS Next 5Y17.26%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.52%
Revenue growth 3Y15.16%
Revenue growth 5Y12.66%
Sales Q2Q%-3.56%
Revenue Next Year4.05%
Revenue Next 2Y5.06%
Revenue Next 3Y0.22%
Revenue Next 5Y7.62%
EBIT growth 1Y3.93%
EBIT growth 3Y-5.88%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.7%
EBIT Next Year15.76%
EBIT Next 3Y23.87%
EBIT Next 5Y36.34%
FCF growth 1Y-4.86%
FCF growth 3Y16.3%
FCF growth 5Y-13.78%
OCF growth 1Y37.84%
OCF growth 3Y35.28%
OCF growth 5Y-5.34%
CENTRUS ENERGY CORP-CLASS A / LEU Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for LEU stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to LEU.
What is the valuation status for LEU stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to CENTRUS ENERGY CORP-CLASS A (LEU). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of LEU stock?
CENTRUS ENERGY CORP-CLASS A (LEU) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of CENTRUS ENERGY CORP-CLASS A (LEU) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CENTRUS ENERGY CORP-CLASS A (LEU) is 60.09 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.36.
Can you provide the financial health for LEU stock?
The financial health rating of CENTRUS ENERGY CORP-CLASS A (LEU) is 5 / 10.