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Centrus Energy Corp. (LEU) Stock

Centrus Energy Corp. Stock Details, Movements and Public Alerts

Stock Details

Centrus Energy Corp. (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 $249.61. Over the past 52 weeks, it has ranged between $49.40 and $464.25. This places the current price at 53.8% of its 52-week high and 405.3% above its 52-week low. 0The 14-day Relative Strength Index (RSI) stands at 40.69, suggesting neutral conditions. The stock is currently trading below its 50-day moving average of $313.91 by 20.48%. Similarly, it is above its 200-day moving average of $194.11 by 28.59%. The MACD histogram is 3.11, indicating bullish momentum (MACD Line: -9.92, Signal Line: -13.03). There is currently 1 active alert set for LEU by users.

52-Week Range

$464.25 - $49.40

-46.23% from high · +405.28% from low

Avg Daily Volume

930,817

20-day average

100-day avg: 1,368,294

Fundamentals

Valuation Metrics

P/E Ratio (TTM)

38.79

Above market average

Forward P/E

62.89

Earnings expected to decline

PEG Ratio

0.00

Potentially undervalued

Price to Book

12.49

EV/EBITDA

30.98

EPS (TTM)

$6.42

Price to Sales

9.99

Beta

1.34

Similar volatility to market

How is LEU valued relative to its earnings and growth?
Centrus Energy Corp. trades at a P/E ratio of 38.79, 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 62.89 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 1.34, Centrus Energy Corp. 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 12.49 shows investors value the company above its book value, which often reflects intangible assets or growth prospects.

Performance & Growth

Profit Margin

25.00%

Operating Margin

-23.50%

EBITDA

$89.00M

Return on Equity

51.70%

Return on Assets

3.49%

Revenue Growth (YoY)

29.80%

Earnings Growth (YoY)

-15.90%

How profitable and efficient is LEU's business model?
Centrus Energy Corp. achieves a profit margin of 25.00%, meaning it retains $25.00 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 -23.50% reveals how efficiently the company runs its core business operations before interest and taxes. With ROE at 51.70% and ROA at 3.49%, the company generates strong returns on invested capital.
What are LEU's recent growth trends?
Centrus Energy Corp.'s revenue grew by 29.80% year-over-year, representing robust expansion that significantly outpaces typical market growth rates. This strong top-line performance suggests the company is successfully capturing market share or benefiting from favorable industry trends. Earnings decreased by 15.90% year-over-year, reflecting the bottom-line impact of business performance. These growth metrics should be evaluated against URANIUM industry averages for proper context.

Company Size & Market

Market Cap

$4.5B

Revenue (TTM)

$454.10M

Revenue/Share (TTM)

$26.05

Shares Outstanding

17.49M

Book Value/Share

$19.94

Asset Type

Common Stock

What is LEU's market capitalization and position?
Centrus Energy Corp. has a market capitalization of $4.5B, 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 Corp.'s book value per share is $19.94, while the current stock price is $249.61, resulting in a price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 12.52. 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

$279.73

12.07% upside potential

Analyst Recommendations

Strong Buy

1

Buy

9

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 $279.73 implies 12.1% upside, but targets are often adjusted to follow price moves rather than predict them.
What is the Wall Street consensus on LEU?
Current analyst recommendations:1 Strong Buy, 9 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: Dec 14, 2025, 02:02 AM

Technical Indicators

RSI (14-day)

40.69

Neutral

50-Day Moving Average

$313.91

-20.48% below MA-50

200-Day Moving Average

$194.11

28.59% above MA-200

MACD Line

-9.92

MACD Signal

-13.03

MACD Histogram

3.11

Bullish

What does LEU's RSI value tell investors?
The RSI (Relative Strength Index) for LEU is currently 40.69, 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 -9.92 above the signal line at -13.03, with histogram at 3.11. This bullish crossover suggests upward momentum is building. The wide histogram confirms strong momentum. The 50-day MA ($313.91) is above the 200-day MA ($194.11), forming a golden cross pattern that typically signals a long-term uptrend. Price is currently between the MAs, suggesting transition.

Indicators last updated: Dec 15, 2025, 12:35 AM

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Threshold
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Created
Oct 26, 2025, 06:59 PM

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