Central Securities Corporation

Central Securities Corporation

AAMEX:CET
55.13
USD
+0.48
(+0.88%)

Share Statistics

As of December 31, 2025, Central Securities Corporation has 29.55M shares outstanding.

Shares Outstanding29.55M

Valuation Ratios

These figures are as of December 31, 2025.

PB Ratio0.84
P/TBV Ratio0.84

Enterprise Valuation

These figures are as of December 31, 2025. The EV/Sales ratio of 5.50 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Central Securities Corporation trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 31.89, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers.

EV / Sales5.50
EV / FCF31.89

Financial Position

These figures are as of December 31, 2025.

Debt / Equity0.15

Financial Efficiency

Over the twelve months ended December 31, 2025, Central Securities Corporation posted a return on equity (ROE) of 15.80, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 15.77, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings.

Return on Equity (ROE)15.80
Return on Assets (ROA)15.77

Stock Price Statistics

USD

As of the close on November 6, 2026, Central Securities Corporation's stock has gained approximately 8.37% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 55.71, while the 200-day moving average is 53.29.

52-Week Price Change8.37%
50-Day Moving Average55.71
200-Day Moving Average53.29

Margins

Over the twelve months ended December 31, 2025, Central Securities Corporation posted a gross margin of 100.00, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics.

Gross Margin100.00
Pretax Margin97.22
Profit Margin97.22

Dividends & Yields

These figures cover the twelve months ended December 31, 2025. The dividend payout ratio of 17.47 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Total shareholder yield reaches 3.16, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to Central Securities Corporation shareholders.

Payout Ratio17.47
Shareholder Yield3.16

Stock Splits

Central Securities Corporation's most recent stock split took place on October 1, 1980 with a 50:51 split ratio.

Last Split Date10/1/1980
Split Ratio50:51

Scores

As of December 31, 2025, Central Securities Corporation has an Altman Z-Score of 287.86, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

Altman Z-Score287.86