Celanese Corporation Common Stock (CE) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 1280 data points (2021-09-13 to 2026-10-16)
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Celanese Corporation Common Stock (CE) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 3.25 (historical range: 2.67–11.11, median: 7.19), placing it at the 2th percentile — cheap relative to its history, P/S ratio of 0.54 (range: 0.38–2.52, 17th percentile — cheap relative to its history), EV/EBITDA of 17.68 (range: 6.49–28.63, 73th percentile).
Over the historical period (2021-09-13 to 2026-10-16), Celanese Corporation Common Stock's P/E ratio has contracted by 15% over the observed period (from an average of 7.4 to 6.3).
Celanese Corporation Common Stock trades below its historical valuation range, with most metrics below their median levels.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Median | %ile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 3.25 | 7.19 | 2th | cheap relative to its history |
| P/S Ratio | 0.54 | 1.22 | 17th | cheap relative to its history |
| EV/EBITDA | 17.68 | 16.31 | 73th | above its historical average |
| FCF Yield | 13.58% | 9.75% | 81th | cheap relative to its history |
Celanese Corporation Common Stock (CE) Valuation & P/E History
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 currently trading at $47.49 with a market capitalization of $5.2 billion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for CE based on 1280 data points covering 2021-09-13 to 2026-10-16. The P/E ratio of 3.25 is below the historical median of 7.19, placing CE at the 2th percentile of its valuation range. The P/S ratio of 0.54 compares to a median of 1.22.
CE Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows Celanese Corporation Common Stock's current and historical valuation multiples, including P/E ratio, P/S ratio, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and dividend yield. Each metric is compared to its own historical range to determine whether CE is currently trading above or below its typical valuation levels.
- P/E ratio: Price-to-earnings measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A P/E above the historical median suggests CE is expensively valued; below the median suggests it is cheap.
- P/S ratio: Price-to-sales is useful for companies with volatile or negative earnings. Lower P/S relative to history may indicate value.
- EV/EBITDA: Enterprise value to EBITDA adjusts for debt and cash, providing a capital-structure-neutral valuation measure for Celanese Corporation Common Stock.
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is CE Overvalued or Undervalued?
Celanese Corporation Common Stock trades below its historical valuation range, with most metrics below their median levels. The overall valuation percentile of 31 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive CE is relative to its own history. A percentile below 25 suggests the stock may be undervalued, while a percentile above 75 suggests it may be overvalued.
However, valuation is only one factor in investment decisions. A stock can remain "overvalued" for years if growth accelerates, or "undervalued" if the business deteriorates. Always combine valuation analysis with financial statement analysis and the full CE analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.CE trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.