CENX vs VMC: fair value comparison
Century Aluminum Company and Vulcan Materials Company · Updated 2026-10-19
Both currently screen as undervalued on TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value model. Within Basic Materials, CENX currently sits closer to the top of our ranking by discount to fair value. CENX carries the stronger quality grade.
| CENX | VMC | |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Undervalued | Undervalued |
| Last price | $35.03 | $244.58 |
| 12-month range | $26.19–$68.77 | $240.83–$330.37 |
| Rank by discount to fair value | #1 of 26 Basic Materials | #4 of 26 Basic Materials |
| Quality grade | C | D |
| Leverage | Low | Moderate |
| Margin trend | Expanding | Stable |
| Revenue growth | Strong | Declining |
| RSI zone | Neutral | Neutral |
| 50/200-day trend | Downtrend | — |
| 52-week position | The bottom quarter | The bottom quarter |
Full single-stock breakdowns: CENX fair value analysis · VMC fair value analysis