Stock Analysis
Celanese Corporation Common StockCE
Sector: Basic Materials · Industry: Plastic Material, Synth Resin/Rubber, Cellulos (No Glass)
AnalystsBuy26 analystsPrice is 35% of the way from the year's low to its high.
Cash covers 11% of debt · Q2 2026.
PMP Verdict
Cheap for a reason — weak fundamentals
Strengths
- Quality60
Risks
- Growth6
- Profitability17
Cheap for a reason — fundamentals remain weak.
Market context
+2.3% today· Z 0.9σ
What's happening with CE
Profile
growth, profitability, financial health and moat lag behind.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation72/100 · Moderate
- P/E vs own history (n/a)10/25
- FCF yield (13.6%)25/25
- P/S (0.5x)25/25
- EV/EBIT (17.7x)12/25
- Growth6/100 · Weak
- Revenue CAGR (2.8%)6/25
- Net income CAGR (n/a)0/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (n/a)0/25
- Fwd implied growth (n/a)0/25
- Profitability17/100 · Weak
- ROIC (4.6%)5/25
- ROE (-25.6%)0/25
- Net margin (-12.1%)0/25
- Operating margin (9.5%)12/25
- Financial Health18/100 · Weak
- Altman Z (1.26)3/25
- Current ratio (1.45)12/25
- Interest coverage (1.3x)3/25
- Net cash / debt (D/A 52%)0/25
- Quality60/100 · Moderate
- Piotroski F (4/9)10/25
- Beneish M (-2.84)25/25
- FCF conversion (-60%)0/25
- Margin stability (σ 4.7%)25/25
- Moat37/100 · Weak
- ROIC >12% years (4/10 yrs)6/25
- Median gross margin (24.6%)6/25
- FCF-positive years (10/10 yrs)25/25
- Worst-year net margin (worst -14.8%)0/25
Risk Flags
- ⚠Altman Z 1.3 — distress-zone balance sheet
- ⚠2 loss-making years in recent history
- ⚠Interest coverage 1.3× — thin debt cushion
About Celanese Corporation Common Stock
Celanese is one of the world's largest producers of acetic acid and its downstream derivative chemicals, which are used in various end markets, including coatings and adhesives. Show more
The company is also one of the largest producers of specialty polymers, which are used in the automotive, electronics, medical, building, and consumer end markets. The company also makes cellulose derivatives used in cigarette filters.
Headquarters: IRVING, TX · Employees: 11,434 · Website ↗
Price History
Weekly Candlestick Chart — up to 5Y
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot · Tap any metric for its definition and grade
TTM Snapshot
trailing twelve months · YoYValuation
72B+P/E (TTM)—
Price / TTM EPS (own statements)
P/FCF7.1xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative
FCF Yield13.6%A
Grade A: ValueTTM (OCF − CapEx) / Market Cap — vs own 5Y history: 5.0%–21.9% · 81st pct
P/S (TTM)0.54xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 0.4x–2.5x · 17th pct
EV/EBIT17.7xB
Grade B: FairEnterprise value / TTM EBIT (D&A not in our data) — capital-structure neutral — vs own 5Y history: 6.5x–28.6x · 73rd pct
EV/Sales1.6xA
Grade A: CheapEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E7.7xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio1.14xA
Grade A: FairPrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio0.30A
Grade A: CheapFinnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield0.26%A
Grade A: PaysTTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio5.3%A
Grade A: SafeDividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Profitability
17EROIC4.6%D
Grade D: LowNOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE-25.6%D
Grade D: WeakReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA-5.4%D
Grade D: WeakReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin-12.1%D
Grade D: LowNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin9.5%D
Grade D: LowTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin20.9%D
Grade D: LowGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin7.3%D
Grade D: LowFCF / Revenue
True FCF Margin7.0%C
Grade C: AverageTTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost
Growth
6ERevenue CAGR2.8%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR—
Compound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)—
Compound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth—
Analyst forward EPS (normalized basis) vs our GAAP TTM EPS — different bases, so extreme values usually mark cyclically depressed TTM earnings, not real growth
Dilution (5Y)-3.3%A
Grade A: BuybacksShare count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income—
Stock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue0.3%A
Grade A: LowTTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Financial Health
18EAltman Z-Score1.26D
Grade D: DistressBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio1.45xC
Grade C: OkCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio0.87xC
Grade C: Ok(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage1.3xD
Grade D: RiskyEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt Repayment15.6yD
Grade D: SlowYears to repay net debt via FCF
Net Debt/EBIT12.0xD
Grade D: HighLeverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity2.70xD
Grade D: HighDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt0.11xD
Grade D: ThinCash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Quality
60BPiotroski F-Score4/9C
Grade C: AverageFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score-2.84A
Grade A: SafeEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion-60.3%D
Grade D: PoorFCF / Net Income
Margin Stability4.7%A
Grade A: StableEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue2.8%A
Grade A: Asset-lightTTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover0.45xD
Grade D: LowRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · 8 recordsP/S codes are the directional signal; grants, option exercises and tax withholding carry none. Form 4 doesn't flag 10b5-1 plans — scheduled sales may appear within open-market sells.
| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Kyrish Chuck Filed | Kyrish Chuck | BuyOpen market buy | +800 | |
Kyrish Chuck Filed | Kyrish Chuck | BuyOpen market buy | +100 | |
Kyrish Chuck Filed | Kyrish Chuck | BuyOpen market buy | +1.4K | |
Duffie Ashley B Filed | Duffie Ashley B | BuyOpen market buy | +600 | |
Murray Mark Christopher Filed | Murray Mark Christopher | BuyOpen market buy | +2.2K |
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| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Kissire Deborah J. Filed | Kissire Deborah J. | Grant / award | +6 | |
Hill Kathryn Filed | Hill Kathryn | Grant / award | +1 | |
Rucker Kim K.W. Filed | Rucker Kim K.W. | Grant / award | +9 |
More metrics — Moat, Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Moat
37DROIC >12% Years4/10 yrsD
Grade D: WeakShare of completed fiscal years with ROIC > 12% — measures multi-year capital-return durability
Gross Margin (Med.)24.6%D
Grade D: WeakMedian annual gross margin across available fiscal years — pricing-power durability
FCF-Positive Years10/10 yrsA
Grade A: DurableShare of completed fiscal years with positive free cash flow
Net Margin Floor-14.8%D
Grade D: WeakWeakest annual net margin across completed fiscal years — recession/downcycle resilience
Per Share
EPS (TTM)—
TTM net income per share (Finnhub fallback)
Cash / Share$12.43
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$37.97
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt$12.40B
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$1.36B
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt$11.03B
Total Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$4.59B
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability1.27xC
Grade C: AdequateTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$5.21B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta0.73B
Grade B: DefensivePrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
How grades work: each metric is graded A–D against fixed thresholds (tap a row for the meaning). Card grades map the pillar score to A+–E — a card grade is that pillar's own score, not an average of the rows shown.
Financials as of Jun 2026 · Ratio snapshot Oct 17, 2026
Key Insights: Celanese Corporation Common Stock (CE)
CE is up 2.26% at the last close. Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 indicates mixed fundamentals for Celanese Corporation Common Stock. Altman Z-Score of 1.26 is below the 1.81 distress threshold — an elevated financial-risk flag. Beneish M-Score of -2.84 suggests a low likelihood of earnings manipulation.
- Takes ~15.6 years to repay net debt from free cash flow.
- Interest coverage of 1.3× leaves little room for earnings shocks.
- Celanese Corporation Common Stock posted a net loss in 2 of 10 available completed fiscal years (2016–2025).
- At a valuation score of 72/100, CE trades near the cheapest end of its own historical range.
See how CE ranks on the Capex Tracker — top 50 capital spenders compared.
Recent Market Moves
See all CE moves →| Date | Session | Price | Move | Z-Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22 | Regular | 47.79 | +7.67% | 2.99 |
| Sep 22 | After-hours | 47.42 | +6.86% | 2.69 |
Frequently Asked Questions about CE
What is the current Celanese Corporation Common Stock (CE) stock price?
CE is trading at $47.49 at the last market close, up 2.26% on the session. PreMarketPrice tracks CE pre-market, intraday and after-hours prices.
Is CE stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates Celanese Corporation Common Stock's financial health at 18/100. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is CE stock overvalued?
Celanese Corporation Common Stock trades at a trailing P/E of n/a and our valuation score rates it 72/100 (higher = cheaper vs. its own history). See the Valuation History and Key Metrics sections for forward P/E, EV/EBITDA and PEG context.
When does Celanese Corporation Common Stock report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for CE. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does Celanese Corporation Common Stock operate in?
Celanese Corporation Common Stock operates in the Basic Materials sector, within the Plastic Material, Synth Resin/Rubber, Cellulos (No Glass) industry. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does Celanese Corporation Common Stock do?
Celanese is one of the world's largest producers of acetic acid and its downstream derivative chemicals, which are used in various end markets, including coatings and adhesives.
About Celanese Corporation Common Stock (CE) Stock
Celanese Corporation Common Stock (CE) is a US-listed stock operating in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Plastic Material, Synth Resin/Rubber, Cellulos (No Glass) industry. As of the latest update, Celanese Corporation Common Stock is trading at $47.49, up 2.26% on the day with a market capitalization of $5.2 billion. The financial health score for CE is 18/100, which indicates poor financial strength based on profitability, leverage, liquidity, and growth metrics. This page provides real-time pre-market pricing, earnings calendar, financial health analysis, and valuation metrics for CE stock.
CE Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
On PreMarketPrice, you can track Celanese Corporation Common Stock (CE) across multiple dimensions:
- Pre-market price & movement: Real-time CE stock price with percentage change, updated continuously during pre-market and regular trading hours.
- Valuation & P/E history: Historical P/E, P/S, and P/B ratios for CE with trend analysis and normalized valuation multiples.
- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for Celanese Corporation Common Stock across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 18/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for CE.
- Sector peers: Compare CE against 2 other basic materials stocks on key financial metrics.
Is CE a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate Celanese Corporation Common Stock (CE) as an investment. The financial health score of 18/100 suggests poor financial fundamentals. Valuation metrics show whether the stock is trading above or below its historical average.However, this is not financial advice — always do your own research before investing.
Data on this page is sourced from real-time market feeds, Polygon.io, and Finnhub.Celanese Corporation Common Stock (CE) trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. Pre-market trading occurs 4:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET. Regular market hours are 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM ET.