Celanese Corporation

Celanese Corporation

CE
Celanese CorporationUS flagNew York Stock Exchange
47.56
USD
-0.93
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5.22BMarket Cap
Celanese Corporation
CE
(New York Stock Exchange)

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price

47.56

P/E

ratio

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2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
TTM
FRC
38.28
43.3
40.54
40.99
43.88
37.62
37.18
44.53
53.28
50.82
48.01
76.77
89.23
100.42
93.94
87.16
88.55
Revenue per Share
2.42
2.73
2.35
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
-10.66
Basic EPS, GAAP
2.92
4.08
4.56
4.8
6.21
5.71
6.16
5.82
11.6
11.74
11.4
15.8
16.78
17.45
8.84
10.47
8.97
Free Cash Flow per Basic Share
0.2
0.22
0.27
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
Dividend per Share
5.95
8.57
10.84
17.2
18.43
16.2
18.4
21.26
23.3
20.97
30.88
38.78
51.97
65.11
46.91
36.95
37.97
Book Value per Share
-0.64
2.45
4.94
11.21
12.67
10.55
11.36
11.66
12.62
9.38
17.88
18.9
-51.72
-35.45
-35.66
-30.17
-27.87
Tangible Book Value per Share
155
156
158
159
155
151
145
138
134
124
118
111
108
109
109
110
110
Basic Weighted Avg Shares
5,918
6,763
6,418
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
9,712
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
9.19
6.68
3.05
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
8.42
Operating Margin (%)
300
311
320
319
298
363
295
310
349
356
356
378
478
739
823
786
859
Depreciation Expense
377
427
372
1,101
624
304
900
843
1,207
852
1,985
1,890
1,894
1,943
-1,542
-1,165
-1,169
Net Income, GAAP
20.82
8.78
- -
31.57
33.37
41.19
11.84
19.81
19.34
12.55
10.97
14.68
- -
- -
- -
- -
47.99
Effective Tax Rate (%)
6.37
6.31
5.8
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
-12.04
Profit Margin (%)
1,126
1,318
1,484
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
1,789
Working Capital
2,990
2,873
2,930
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
11,013
LT Debt
926
1,341
1,730
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
4,588
Total Equity
10.32
9.62
- -
11.99
8.63
6.82
13.82
11.31
15.33
12.86
8.46
19.65
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
Return on Invested Capital (%)
13.09
14.79
- -
23.01
12.56
6.77
16.89
14.42
18.8
13.6
27.9
23.63
- -
- -
- -
- -
18.33
Return on Capital (%)
49.47
37.67
24.23
49.72
22.62
11.7
36.25
30.79
41.12
31.03
65.8
49
38.55
30.53
-25.24
-25.39
-24.76
Return on Common Equity (%)

Capital Structure

FRC

•

in mil. unless spec.
Dec'25
Mar'26
Jun'26
ST Debt
1,275
1,817
1,384
LT Borrowings
11,394
10,813
10,696
LT Finance Leases
265
275
317
Preferred Equity and Hybrid Capital
- -
- -
- -
Shares Outstanding
110
110
110
Market Capitalization
4,633
7,212
5,048

Working Capital

FRC

•

in mil. unless spec.
Dec'25
Mar'26
Jun'26
Total Current Assets
5,693
5,969
5,795
Cash, Cash Equivalents & STI
1,263
1,758
1,364
Accounts Receivable, Net
922
1,097
1,288
Inventories
2,220
2,284
2,305
Total Current Liabilities
3,683
4,316
4,006
Payables & Accruals
1,812
1,995
2,077
ST Debt
1,275
1,817
1,384
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
2,752
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- -
- -

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
1.8
-12.38
0.17
-10.64
2026
0.4
1.14
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- -
- -

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
0.03
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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.

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  • VIGOR and Celanese Sign Strategic Partnership Agreement

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