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Centrus Energy (LEU) Stock

Centrus Energy Stock Details, Movements and Public Alerts

Stock Details

Centrus Energy (LEU), a prominent company in the energy sector within the uranium industry, is based in USA and primarily trades on the NYSE MKT.Currently, the stock is trading at $288.48. Over the past 52 weeks, it has ranged between $49.40 and $464.25. This places the current price at 62.1% of its 52-week high and 484.0% above its 52-week low. Recent trading volume was recorded at 1,092,684. The 14-day Relative Strength Index (RSI) stands at 41.52, suggesting neutral conditions. The stock is currently trading below its 50-day moving average of $312.43 by 7.67%. Similarly, it is above its 200-day moving average of $174.35 by 65.46%. The MACD histogram is -14.06, indicating bearish momentum (MACD Line: -4.14, Signal Line: 9.93). There is currently 1 active alert set for LEU by users.

52-Week Range

$464.25 - $49.40

-37.86% from high · +483.97% from low

Avg Daily Volume

1,648,667

20-day average

100-day avg: 1,471,049

Fundamentals

Valuation Metrics

P/E Ratio (TTM)

62.12

Above market average

Forward P/E

88.50

Earnings expected to decline

PEG Ratio

0.00

Potentially undervalued

Price to Book

17.70

EV/EBITDA

44.43

EPS (TTM)

$6.17

Price to Sales

15.97

Beta

1.52

More volatile than market

How is LEU valued relative to its earnings and growth?
Centrus Energy trades at a P/E ratio of 62.12, which is above the market average of approximately 20. This premium valuation suggests investors expect above-average growth or the company has competitive advantages justifying the higher multiple. Looking ahead, the forward P/E of 88.50 is higher than the current P/E, indicating analysts expect earnings to decline over the next year.0
What is LEU's risk profile compared to the market?
With a beta of 1.52, Centrus Energy is significantly more volatile than the market. For every 10% market move, this stock tends to move 15% in the same direction. Higher beta stocks offer greater potential returns but with increased risk. The price-to-book ratio of 17.70 shows investors value the company above its book value, which often reflects intangible assets or growth prospects.

Performance & Growth

Profit Margin

24.00%

Operating Margin

21.00%

EBITDA

$99.40M

Return on Equity

48.10%

Return on Assets

5.57%

Revenue Growth (YoY)

-18.30%

Earnings Growth (YoY)

-15.90%

How profitable and efficient is LEU's business model?
Centrus Energy achieves a profit margin of 24.00%, meaning it retains $24.00 from every $100 in revenue after all expenses. This is an impressive margin, indicating strong pricing power and efficient cost management that allows the company to generate substantial profits. The operating margin of 21.00% reveals how efficiently the company runs its core business operations before interest and taxes. With ROE at 48.10% and ROA at 5.57%, the company generates strong returns on invested capital.
What are LEU's recent growth trends?
Centrus Energy's revenue declined by 18.30% year-over-year, indicating challenges in maintaining sales momentum. This contraction may reflect market headwinds, competitive pressures, or strategic transitions. Earnings decreased by 15.90% year-over-year, outpacing revenue growth through improved margins. These growth metrics should be evaluated against URANIUM industry averages for proper context.

Company Size & Market

Market Cap

$7.0B

Revenue (TTM)

$436.90M

Revenue/Share (TTM)

$25.76

Shares Outstanding

17.49M

Book Value/Share

$19.72

Asset Type

Common Stock

What is LEU's market capitalization and position?
Centrus Energy has a market capitalization of $7.0B, 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 17.49M shares outstanding, the company's ownership is relatively concentrated. As a participant in the URANIUM industry, it competes with other firms in this sector.
How does LEU's price compare to its book value?
Centrus Energy's book value per share is $19.72, while the current stock price is $288.48, resulting in a price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 14.63. This high P/B ratio indicates significant intangible assets, strong brand value, or high growth expectations. Technology and consumer brand companies often trade at elevated P/B ratios due to intellectual property and competitive advantages not reflected on the balance sheet. As a common stock, this represents equity ownership with voting rights.

Analyst Ratings

Analyst Target Price

$258.05

10.55% downside potential

Analyst Recommendations

Strong Buy

2

Buy

8

Hold

5

Sell

0

Strong Sell

0

How reliable are analyst predictions for LEU?
15 analysts cover LEU with 67% recommending buy/strong buy ratings. Analyst predictions have mixed reliability - studies show consensus rarely beats market returns consistently. The mixed views reflect uncertainty about the outlook. The consensus target of $258.05 implies -10.5% downside, but targets are often adjusted to follow price moves rather than predict them.
What is the Wall Street consensus on LEU?
Current analyst recommendations:2 Strong Buy, 8 Buy, 5 Hold, 00The bullish tilt suggests optimism about future prospects, though investors should conduct independent research.Remember that analyst opinions often lag price movements and can be influenced by investment banking relationships.

Fundamentals last updated: Nov 1, 2025, 02:02 AM

Technical Indicators

RSI (14-day)

41.52

Neutral

50-Day Moving Average

$312.43

-7.67% below MA-50

200-Day Moving Average

$174.35

65.46% above MA-200

MACD Line

-4.14

MACD Signal

9.93

MACD Histogram

-14.06

Bearish

What does LEU's RSI value tell investors?
The RSI (Relative Strength Index) for LEU is currently 41.52, indicating the stock is in neutral territory (40-60 range). Neither buyers nor sellers have clear control, suggesting consolidation or balanced market forces. Combined with the price being below the 50-day moving average, this confirms bearish conditions.
How should traders interpret LEU's MACD and moving average crossovers?
MACD analysis shows the MACD line at -4.14 below the signal line at 9.93, with histogram at -14.06. This bearish crossover indicates downward pressure. The wide histogram confirms strong momentum. The 50-day MA ($312.43) is above the 200-day MA ($174.35), forming a golden cross pattern that typically signals a long-term uptrend. Price is currently between the MAs, suggesting transition.

Indicators last updated: Nov 10, 2025, 03:16 PM

Active Alerts

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Threshold
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Created
Oct 26, 2025, 06:59 PM

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