Celanese Corporation (CE) fair value analysis
S&P 500 · Updated 2026-10-19
CE price how computed
Forward Fair Value verdict
UndervaluedCE is trading at more than a 25% discount to estimated fair value.
Based on TickrTrends' weekly Forward Fair Value model.
- Last price
- $44.20
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- 12-month range
- $35.53–$69.24
- Market cap
- $4.87B
- From 52-week high
- -36.2%
- Shares outstanding
- 110M
- Rank in Basic Materials by discount to fair value
- #21 of 26
Last price is the 2026-10-01 month-start close, the freshest stored price; the chart runs through 2026-09-11.
Celanese Corporation is a chemical and specialty materials company that produces acetyl products, cellulose derivatives, and engineered polymers used in various industrial applications. The company operates manufacturing facilities and sales offices across multiple continents including North America, Europe, and Asia.
CE currently ranks #21 of 26 Basic Materials stocks by discount to fair value. It has screened as Undervalued for 10 consecutive weekly runs.
Fundamentals (4 quarters) how computed
- Market cap
- $4.87B
- P/E (trailing)
- 8x
- Revenue (TTM)
- $9.71B
- Net margin
- -12.0%
- EPS (TTM)
- $5.31
- Gross margin
- 22.5%
- Debt / equity
- 2.96
- Revenue growth (3-yr avg)
- 0.4%
- Shares outstanding
- 110M
Derived indicators how computed
- Quality grade
- F
- Margin trend
- Contracting
- 52-week position
- The lower-middle quarter of its range
Technicals how computed
- RSI (14-day)
- 59 · neutral
- 50-day average
- $45.55
- 200-day average
- $50.90
- Moving-average state
- 50-day below 200-day (death cross state); price below both averages
What our data shows for CE
- Our model validated 16 trailing price-to-earnings windows for CE, built from quarterly earnings records.
- Shares are trading in the lower third of their 12-month price range of $35.53–$69.24.
- The 14-day relative strength index sits at a neutral 59.
The exact numbers are one step away
- The precise Forward Fair Value dollar figure for CE
- Exact discount / premium to today's price
- The normalized historical P/E behind the estimate, and how many quarters support it
- Forward EPS input and fiscal-year basis
- Screeners and rankings across the full S&P 500 and Nasdaq universes
Forward Fair Value applies a conservatively normalized historical price-to-earnings multiple to the consensus earnings estimate for the next full fiscal year; how TickrTrends computes it.
Recent CE news
TickrTrends' derived news-sentiment signal for CE is currently leaning positive, computed from recent coverage.
- Celanese (CE) Raises Prices on Liquid Crystal Polymers Amid Supply Challenges (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-16)
TickrTrends take: Celanese's decision to raise prices on liquid crystal polymers reflects its ability to pass increased costs to customers during a period of constrained supply, which supports margin expansion in the near term. This pricing action aligns with the company's current undervalued status, as it demonstrates operational leverage that may not yet be fully reflected in valuation multiples for a Basic Materials company navigating supply disruptions. Investors should monitor whether these price increases can be sustained once supply normalizes, as this will determine whether margin gains prove temporary or structural to the business. - Celanese (CE) Announces Chemical Price Increases. Can Margins Improve? (insidermonkey.com, 2026-09-26)
TickrTrends take: Celanese's announcement of chemical price increases presents a potential margin expansion opportunity that becomes particularly relevant given TickrTrends' current undervalued assessment. For valuation-focused investors, the key question is whether these price increases will translate into actual margin improvement or be offset by input cost pressures within the Basic Materials sector. Monitoring the company's quarterly earnings reports will be essential to determine if the pricing power being exercised justifies a revaluation of the stock's current undervalued status. - CE Looks 26.1% Undervalued on GF Value™ Amid Price Hike Announcement (gurufocus.com, 2026-09-24)
TickrTrends take: CE's valuation assessment aligns with TickrTrends' undervalued designation, as the GF Value analysis suggests the stock trades meaningfully below intrinsic worth. Given the company's recent price increase announcement, investors focused on valuation metrics should monitor whether this pricing action translates into improved earnings power that justifies further multiple expansion in the Basic Materials sector. The gap between current market price and estimated fair value provides a valuation-conscious investor with a margin of safety to evaluate against execution risk on the announced price increases.
More CE news
- CE Looks 29.3% Undervalued on GF Value™ Amid Price Hikes and Mixed Fundamentals (gurufocus.com, 2026-09-21)
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TickrTrends weekly updates
- 2026-10-19 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-12 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-11 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-10 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-06 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-28 — TickrTrends' derived indicators for CE in the Basic Materials sector show a shift in valuation assessment this week. The DCF cross-check band moved from undervalued to none, indicating that the valuation model no longer provides a clear directional signal. The current valuation verdict remains undervalued despite this change in the supporting indicator.
- 2026-09-21 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-17 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
Frequently asked questions
Is CE stock undervalued?
Based on TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value model (updated 2026-10-19), CE is trading at more than a 25% discount to estimated fair value and screens as undervalued. The exact fair value and discount are available to subscribers.
What is CE's TickrTrends verdict?
CE's current verdict is Undervalued, refreshed with every weekly Forward Fair Value run.
How does CE compare to other Basic Materials stocks?
CE ranks #21 of 26 Basic Materials stocks in TickrTrends' coverage by discount to fair value.
Is CE overbought or oversold?
CE's 14-day RSI is in neutral territory - neither overbought nor oversold.
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