Celanese Corporation

Celanese Corporation

CE
Celanese CorporationUS flagNew York Stock Exchange
55.27
USD
-0.01
- -
6.06BMarket Cap
2013 Y
2014 Y
2015 Y
2016 Y
2017 Y
2018 Y
2019 Y
2020 Y
2021 Y
2022 Y
2023 Y
2024 Y
2025 Y
TTM
Revenue per Share
40.99
43.88
37.62
37.18
44.53
53.28
50.82
48.01
76.77
89.23
100.42
93.94
87.14
86.61
Basic EPS, GAAP
6.93
4.03
2.02
6.21
6.11
8.99
6.88
16.85
17
17.47
17.86
-14.11
-10.64
-9.99
Free Cash Flow per Basic Share
4.8
6.21
5.71
6.16
5.82
11.6
11.74
11.4
15.8
16.78
17.45
8.84
10.46
10.81
Dividend per Share
0.52
0.93
1.15
1.39
1.75
2.08
2.42
2.49
2.73
2.74
2.8
2.81
0.12
0.12
Book Value per Share
18.96
22.52
24.01
29.81
35.68
43.54
51.65
68.68
87.02
104
118.83
101.13
90.17
90.49
Tangible Book Value per Share
11.08
14.17
13.25
14.01
14.47
14.98
12.2
20.46
21.49
-47.44
-31.25
-31.7
-26.32
-25.47
Basic Weighted Avg Shares
159
155
151
145
138
134
124
118
111
108
109
109
110
110
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
6,510
6,802
5,674
5,389
6,140
7,155
6,297
5,655
8,537
9,673
10,926
10,268
9,544
9,492
Operating Margin (%)
14.39
11.06
12.02
17.44
15.02
18.59
16.39
12.64
22.7
14.29
10.95
9.88
8.01
8.09
Depreciation Expense
319
298
363
295
310
349
356
356
378
478
739
823
786
803
Net Income, GAAP
1,101
624
304
900
843
1,207
852
1,985
1,890
1,894
1,943
-1,542
-1,165
-1,095
Effective Tax Rate (%)
31.57
33.37
41.19
11.84
19.81
19.34
12.55
10.97
14.68
- -
- -
- -
- -
40.24
Profit Margin (%)
16.91
9.17
5.36
16.7
13.73
16.87
13.53
35.1
22.14
19.58
17.78
-15.02
-12.21
-11.54
Working Capital
1,637
1,360
1,237
1,395
1,233
1,095
1,011
1,790
1,302
2,543
2,146
1,236
2,010
1,653
LT Debt
2,887
2,586
2,468
2,890
3,315
2,970
3,590
3,435
3,376
13,737
12,626
11,372
11,659
11,088
Total Equity
2,699
3,078
2,829
3,021
3,299
3,379
2,898
3,895
4,537
6,105
7,552
5,563
4,472
4,485
Return on Invested Capital (%)
11.99
8.63
6.82
13.82
11.31
15.33
12.86
8.46
19.65
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
Return on Capital (%)
21.83
11.57
5.81
13.5
11.17
13.89
9.16
17.79
14.72
- -
- -
- -
- -
9.07
Return on Common Equity (%)
44
19.19
8.55
22.67
18.25
22.42
13.91
27.4
21.27
18.08
16.06
-12.86
-11.13
-10.43

Capital Structure

FRC

in mil. unless spec.
Sep'25
Dec'25
Mar'26
ST Debt
1,271
1,275
1,817
LT Borrowings
11,655
11,394
10,813
LT Finance Leases
278
265
275
Preferred Equity and Hybrid Capital
- -
- -
- -
Shares Outstanding
110
110
110
Market Capitalization
4,607
4,631
7,208

Working Capital

FRC

in mil. unless spec.
Sep'25
Dec'25
Mar'26
Total Current Assets
6,090
5,693
5,969
Cash, Cash Equivalents & STI
1,440
1,263
1,758
Accounts Receivable, Net
1,038
922
1,097
Inventories
2,213
2,220
2,284
Total Current Liabilities
3,727
3,683
4,316
Payables & Accruals
1,883
1,812
1,995
ST Debt
1,271
1,275
1,817
Deferred Revenue
- -
- -
- -

Growth Rates

FRC

in mil. unless spec.

(avg. rate of change)

10 years
5 years
1 year
Total Equity
6.74%
5.76%
-19.61%
Free Cash Flow
8.15%
1.65%
18.63%
Net Income, GAAP
13.07%
-41.16%
-24.45%
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
6.74%
12.83%
-7.05%
Total Cash Common Dividend
-3.46%
-18.19%
-95.77%

Quarterly Revenue

FRC

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
2,611
2,651
2,648
2,370
10,268
2025
2,389
2,532
2,419
2,204
9,544
2026
2,337
- -
- -
- -
- -

Quarterly Earnings Per Share

FRC

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
1.11
1.42
1.03
-17.5
-14.11
2025
-0.22
1.82
-12.39
0.17
-10.64
2026
0.4
- -
- -
- -
- -

Quarterly Dividends Per Share

FRC

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
0.71
0.7
0.7
0.7
2.81
2025
0.03
0.03
0.03
0.04
0.12
2026
0.03
- -
- -
- -
- -

Company Description

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CEO
Scott A. Richardson
Full Time Employees
11,000
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Chemicals
Address
222 West Las Colinas Boulevard Irving TX United States of America 75039-5421
IPO Date
Jan 21, 2005
Business
Celanese Corporation is a global chemical and specialty materials company headquartered in Irving, Texas, founded in 1918. The company operates primarily through two business segments: Engineered Materials and Acetyl Chain. Its Engineered Materials segment provides specialty polymers, including liquid crystal polymers (LCP) and long-fiber reinforced thermoplastics (LFRT), serving industries such as automotive, electronics, medical, and consumer goods. The Acetyl Chain segment produces and supplies basic chemicals including acetic acid, vinyl acetate monomer (VAM), acetic anhydride, ethyl acetate, and cellulose acetate tow, used in various applications like paints and coatings, adhesives, food preservatives, textiles, and cigarette filters. Celanese's product portfolio encompasses advanced engineered polymers, acetyl products, cellulose acetate tow, and biodegradable cellulose acetate films under the Clarifoil® brand, positioning the company as a supplier to multiple industrial segments including automotive, consumer, medical, industrial, and packaging sectors globally across North America, Europe, and Asia. Recent major developments include Celanese's announcement in late 2025 of a definitive agreement to divest its Micromax® product portfolio to Element Solutions Inc. for approximately $500 million in cash, aimed at deleveraging its balance sheet. The company also intends to cease manufacturing operations at its Lanaken acetate tow facility in 2026 and has successfully exceeded targeted cost reductions primarily in selling, general, and administrative expenses. Scott Richardson assumed the role of CEO effective January 2025, leading efforts to enhance operational efficiency and drive growth amid challenging demand conditions. Additionally, Celanese secured a $1.75 billion unsecured revolving credit facility in 2025 to extend liquidity and capital flexibility. Celanese’s strategic focus remains on cost reduction, driving growth through advanced materials in high-growth applications such as electric vehicles, battery energy storage, medical devices, and consumer athletic wear while advancing sustainability initiatives through its portfolio of biodegradable and recyclable product offerings. The company maintains a robust global manufacturing footprint with over 50 facilities in approximately 27 countries and reported revenue exceeding $10 billion in 2024. Celanese Corporation’s comprehensive expertise in specialty materials and basic chemicals, combined with recent strategic divestitures, financial restructuring, and leadership renewal, reinforce its position as a leading provider of innovative chemistry solutions across diverse industrial markets worldwide.

Company News

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