Central Securities Corporation
CETNYSEAMERICANFinancialsAsset Management
As of Oct 26, 2026 close
- Market cap
- $1.65B
- P/E (TTM)
- 6.22
- Forward P/E
- -
- Dividend yield
- 4.91%
- 52-week range
- $47.82$57.39
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 23.30K
Central Securities (CET) Stock Price & Financial Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fundamental metrics, valuation ratios, and profitability indicators
| Day's Range | $55.65 - $56.00 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $57.39 |
| 52-Week Low | $47.82 |
| Open | $55.65 |
| Volume (last close) | 20.47K |
| Average Volume (3M) | 23.30K |
| Revenue (TTM) | 272.80M |
|---|---|
| Net Income (TTM) | 265.21M |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | 47.06M |
| EPS (TTM) | $9.15 |
| Profit Margin | 97.22% |
| Operating Margin | 8.91% |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 14.45% |
| Debt to Equity | 0.00 |
| Annual Dividend | $2.76 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.91% |
| Payout Ratio | 30.16% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Jun 12, 2026 |
| Market Cap | 1.65B |
|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 29.55M |
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 6.22 |
| Price to Sales (P/S) | 6.05 |
| Price to Book (P/B) | 0.90 |
| EV/EBITDA | 68.00 |
| 50-Day MA | $55.42 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $53.03 |
| 1-Year Change | +10.23% |
Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 26, 2026. Data sources and methodology
Central Securities at a Glance
As of the Oct 26, 2026 close, Central Securities (CET) has a market capitalization of $1.65B. The stock trades at 6.2× trailing earnings and 6.0× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it earned $265.21M on revenue of $272.80M (a 97.2% profit margin) and generated $47.06M of free cash flow. Revenue fell 89.2% year over year.
As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $17.68K in cash and securities against $2.59M of debt, a net debt position of $2.57M.
Central Securities pays a semi-annual dividend totaling $2.76 per share a year, a 4.91% yield at the Oct 26, 2026 close, with a 30% payout ratio and 2 consecutive years of dividend increases.
The share price is up 10.2% over the past year. At $55.81 (the Oct 26, 2026 close) it sits within its 52-week range of $47.82 to $57.39, above its 200-day moving average of $53.03.
Frequently Asked Questions About Central Securities
What is the current stock price for CET?
As of the Oct 26, 2026 close, CET stock trades at $55.81. The 52-week range is $47.82–$57.39, with a day range of $55.65–$56.00.
What is the P/E ratio for CET?
As of the Oct 26, 2026 close, Central Securities's trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio is 6.2, meaning investors pay $6.2 for every $1 of annual earnings. Central Securities operates in the Financials sector.
Does CET pay dividends?
Yes, Central Securities pays a 4.91% annual dividend yield as of the Oct 26, 2026 close ($2.76 per share a year). The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 30.2%. The most recent ex-dividend date was June 12, 2026.
What do analysts recommend for CET?
Analyst ratings and recommendations for CET are displayed in the Analyst Consensus section, including buy/hold/sell distribution and 12-month price targets.
What is the market cap of CET?
As of the Oct 26, 2026 close, Central Securities's market capitalization is $1.65B, classifying it as a small-cap company. Central Securities operates in the Financials sector within the Asset Management industry.