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Celanese Corporation (CE) Stock

Celanese Corporation Stock Details, Movements and Public Alerts

Stock Details

Celanese Corporation (CE), a prominent company in the life sciences sector within the plastic material, synth resin/rubber, cellulos (no glass) industry, is based in USA and primarily trades on the NYSE.Currently, the stock is trading at $60.39. Over the past 52 weeks, it has ranged between $36.27 and $146.12. This places the current price at 41.3% of its 52-week high and 66.5% above its 52-week low. Recent trading volume was recorded at 17,755. The International Securities Identification Number (ISIN) for this stock is US1509551069.

Market Cap

$6.05B

52-Week High

$146.12

-58.67% from high

52-Week Low

$36.27

+66.50% from low

Avg Daily Volume

17,755

Fundamentals

Valuation Metrics

P/E Ratio (TTM)

N/A

Forward P/E

12.00

PEG Ratio

4.42

Potentially overvalued

Price to Book

1.20

EV/EBITDA

59.76

EPS (TTM)

-$15.12

Price to Sales

0.60

Beta

1.13

Similar volatility to market

How is CE valued relative to its earnings and growth?
Valuation data is not available for this stock.
What is CE's risk profile compared to the market?
With a beta of 1.13, Celanese Corporation is roughly as volatile as the market, moving in line with broad market trends. This moderate beta suggests the stock offers market-level returns without excessive volatility. The price-to-book ratio of 1.20 shows investors value the company above its book value, which often reflects intangible assets or growth prospects.

Performance & Growth

Profit Margin

-16.50%

Operating Margin

7.41%

Return on Equity

-25.00%

Return on Assets

2.66%

Revenue Growth (YoY)

-8.50%

Earnings Growth (YoY)

-87.80%

How profitable and efficient is CE's business model?
Celanese Corporation achieves a profit margin of -16.50%, meaning it retains $-16.50 from every $100 in revenue after all expenses. This relatively low margin suggests the company operates in a competitive environment or high-cost industry where profitability is challenging. The operating margin of 7.41% reveals how efficiently the company runs its core business operations before interest and taxes. With ROE at -25.00% and ROA at 2.66%, the company achieves moderate returns on invested capital.
What are CE's recent growth trends?
Celanese Corporation's revenue declined by 8.50% year-over-year, indicating challenges in maintaining sales momentum. This contraction may reflect market headwinds, competitive pressures, or strategic transitions. Earnings decreased by 87.80% year-over-year, reflecting the bottom-line impact of business performance. These growth metrics should be evaluated against PLASTIC MATERIAL, SYNTH RESIN/RUBBER, CELLULOS (NO GLASS) industry averages for proper context.

Dividend Information

Dividend Per Share

$2.13

Dividend Yield

0.21%

Ex-Dividend Date

4/28/2025

Dividend Date

5/12/2025

What dividend income can investors expect from CE?
Celanese Corporation offers a dividend yield of 0.21%, paying $2.13 per share annually. This modest yield below 2% suggests the company prioritizes growth investments over current income. While the dividend provides some return, investors are likely attracted more by capital appreciation potential than income generation. To receive the next dividend, shares must be purchased before the ex-dividend date of 4/28/2025.
How reliable is CE's dividend for long-term investors?
The dividend sustainability can be assessed through the payout ratio - Celanese Corporation pays $2.13 per share in dividends against earnings of -$15.12 per share, resulting in a payout ratio of -14.09%. This conservative payout below 30% indicates excellent dividend safety with substantial room for future increases. The company retains most earnings for growth while still rewarding shareholders. The next dividend payment is scheduled for 5/12/2025.

Company Size & Market

Shares Outstanding

109.41M

Book Value/Share

$47.40

Asset Type

Common Stock

What is CE's market capitalization and position?
Celanese Corporation has a market capitalization of $6.05B, classifying it as a mid-cap stock ($2B-$10B). Mid-caps often represent companies in their growth phase, offering higher growth potential than large-caps but with more stability than small-caps. They can be attractive takeover targets and may become tomorrow's large-caps. With 109.41M shares outstanding, the company's ownership is relatively concentrated. As a participant in the PLASTIC MATERIAL, SYNTH RESIN/RUBBER, CELLULOS (NO GLASS) industry, it competes with other firms in this sector.
How does CE's price compare to its book value?
Celanese Corporation's book value per share is $47.40, while the current stock price is $60.39, resulting in a price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 1.27. This reasonable premium to book value suggests the market values the company's earnings power and intangible assets appropriately. Most profitable companies trade between 1-3x book value. As a common stock, this represents equity ownership with voting rights.

Analyst Ratings

Analyst Target Price

$62.12

2.86% upside potential

Analyst Recommendations

Strong Buy

0

Buy

5

Hold

12

Sell

1

Strong Sell

0

How reliable are analyst predictions for CE?
18 analysts cover CE with 28% recommending buy/strong buy ratings. Analyst predictions have mixed reliability - studies show consensus rarely beats market returns consistently. The bearish sentiment could create opportunity if analysts are wrong. The consensus target of $62.12 implies 2.9% upside, but targets are often adjusted to follow price moves rather than predict them.
What is the Wall Street consensus on CE?
Current analyst recommendations:05 Buy, 12 Hold, 1 Sell, 0The neutral stance suggests uncertainty or fair valuation at current levels.Remember that analyst opinions often lag price movements and can be influenced by investment banking relationships.

Fundamentals last updated: Jul 1, 2025, 04:06 AM

Technical Indicators

What does CE's RSI value tell investors?
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