Celanese Corporation, a technology and specialty materials company, manufactures and sells high performance engineered polymers in the United States and internationally. The company operates through Engineered Materials, Acetate Tow, and Acetyl Chain segments. The Engineered Materials segment develops, produces, and supplies specialty polymers for automotive and medical applications, as well as for use in industrial products and consumer electronics. It also offers acesulfame potassium, a sweetener for use in various beverages, confections, and dairy products; and food protection ingredients, such as potassium sorbate and sorbic acid for use in foods, beverages, and personal care products. The Acetate Tow segment provides acetate tows and flakes for use in filter products applications. The Acetyl Chain segment produces and supplies acetyl products, including acetic acid, vinyl acetate monomers, acetic anhydride, and acetate esters that are used as starting materials for colorants, paints, adhesives, coatings, and pharmaceuticals; and organic solvents and intermediates for pharmaceutical, agricultural, and chemical products. It also offers vinyl acetate-based emulsions for use in paints and coatings, adhesives, construction, glass fiber, textiles, and paper applications; and ethylene vinyl acetate resins and compounds, as well as low-density polyethylene for use in flexible packaging films, lamination film products, hot melt adhesives, automotive parts, and carpeting applications. In addition, it manufactures ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene. Celanese Corporation was founded in 1918 and is headquartered in Irving, Texas. Address: 222 West Las Colinas Boulevard, Irving, TX, United States, 75039-5421
Company Website : http://www.celanese.com
Address : 222 West Las Colinas Boulevard, Irving, TX, United States, 75039-5421
Employees : 7,700
Fiscal Year End : December
Currency: USD
Country : USA
Beta : 1.23
52 Week High : 170.22
Short Ratio : 2.34
52 Week Low : 101.30
Shorted Shares : 1,293,374
200 Day Moving Average : 155.41
Shorted Shares Previous Month : 1,155,377
50 Day Moving Average : 155.78
Shares Held By Insiders : 0.21%
Short Percentage : 1.00%
Shares Held by Institutions : 96.89%
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| Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Chemicals) |
Market Performance vs. Exchange | ||||||
| Value | Sector Median | Percentile Rank | Grade | Market Median | Percentile Rank | Grade | |
| YTD | |||||||
| Capital Gain | 14.60% | 65% | D | 60% | D- | ||
| Dividend Return | 1.57% | 36% | F | 43% | F | ||
| Total Return | 16.17% | 65% | D | 60% | D- | ||
| Trailing 12 Months | |||||||
| Capital Gain | 30.83% | 53% | F | 57% | F | ||
| Dividend Return | 2.34% | 36% | F | 39% | F | ||
| Total Return | 33.17% | 53% | F | 56% | F | ||
| Trailing 5 Years | |||||||
| Capital Gain | 139.87% | 94% | A | 86% | B | ||
| Dividend Return | 17.88% | 50% | F | 64% | D | ||
| Total Return | 157.75% | 94% | A | 87% | B+ | ||
| Average Annual (5 Year Horizon) | |||||||
| Capital Gain | 17.25% | 65% | D | 77% | C+ | ||
| Dividend Return | 2.28% | 29% | F | 52% | F | ||
| Total Return | 19.53% | 71% | C- | 78% | C+ | ||
| Risk Return Profile | |||||||
| Volatility (Standard Deviation) | 32.65% | 76% | C | 34% | F | ||
| Risk Adjusted Return | 59.83% | 94% | A | 67% | D+ | ||
| Market Capitalization | 16.55B | 88% | B+ | 86% | B | ||
| Letter Grade | Percentage | Letter Grade | Percentage | Letter Grade | Percentage |
| A+ | 97%-100% | A | 93%-96% | A- | 90%-92% |
| B+ | 87%-89% | B | 83%-86% | B- | 80%-82% |
| C+ | 77%-79% | C | 73%-76% | C- | 70%-72% |
| D+ | 67%-69% | D | 63%-66% | D- | 60%-62% |
| F | 0%-59% |
| Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Chemicals) |
Ratio vs. Market |
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| Value | Sector Median | Percentile Rank | Grade | Market Median | Percentile Rank | Grade | |
| Market Value | |||||||
| Price / Earning Ratio | 6.83 | 76% | C | 85% | B | ||
| Price/Book Ratio | 4.46 | 18% | F | 23% | F | ||
| Price / Cash Flow Ratio | 12.32 | 29% | F | 38% | F | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.89 | 76% | C | 82% | B- | ||
| Management Effectiveness | |||||||
| Return on Equity | 72.10% | 88% | B+ | 96% | A | ||
| Return on Invested Capital | 6.49% | 41% | F | 63% | D | ||
| Return on Assets | 8.11% | 88% | B+ | 88% | B+ | ||
| Debt to Equity Ratio | 82.85% | 56% | F | 44% | F | ||
| Technical Ratios | |||||||
| Short Ratio | 2.34 | 59% | F | 53% | F | ||
| Short Percent | 1.17% | 65% | D | 74% | C | ||
| Beta | 1.23 | 65% | D | 39% | F | ||
| Letter Grade | Percentage | Letter Grade | Percentage | Letter Grade | Percentage |
| A+ | 97%-100% | A | 93%-96% | A- | 90%-92% |
| B+ | 97%-89% | B | 83%-86% | B- | 80%-82% |
| C+ | 77%-79% | C | 73%-76% | C- | 70%-72% |
| D+ | 67%-69% | D | 63%-66% | D- | 60%-62% |
| F | 0%-59% |
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This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.
This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.
This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.
The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.
The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.
The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters then its peers, placing it in the top quartile.
The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.
The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.
The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.
The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.
This stock has shown top quartile earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.
This stock has shown top quartile dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector
The company has under performed its peers on annual average total returns in the past 5 years.
The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.
The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.
The company management has delivered below median return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.
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