CECelanese Corporation shows mixed signals. Fundamentals are impacted by recent losses, while technicals suggest a near-term downtrend. Thematic alignment is moderate. Caution is advised for new positions, while existing holders may consider rebalancing.
Celanese operates in cyclical chemical and specialty materials sectors. While some of its products serve growing end-markets (e.g., automotive, medical), the overall thematic exposure is moderately positive but not a strong growth driver.
Celanese faces significant headwinds with recent net losses and negative EPS trends. While revenue has been volatile, debt levels are substantial. The dividend yield offers some return, but profitability metrics are concerning.
Celanese is exhibiting bearish technical signals across multiple timeframes. The price is below key moving averages, momentum indicators are weak, and trading volume suggests selling pressure.
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Sustainable Materials | 70 |
| Industrial Automation & Advanced Manufacturing | 75 |
| Energy Transition | 50 |
| Consumer Staples & Healthcare | 60 |
| Economic Sensitivity | 55 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 70 |
| Profitability | 15 |
| Growth | 25 |
| Balance Sheet Health | 30 |
| Cash Flow | 55 |
| Dividends | 75 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Trend Analysis | 15 |
| Momentum | 40 |
| Volume Confirmation | 45 |
| Support & Resistance | 50 |
| Short-term Oscillators | 40 |
Positive EPS Surprise
The company has exceeded earnings per share (EPS) estimates in 7 of the last 12 quarters, indicating consistent operational performance and potential for future earnings beats.
Attractive P/S Ratio
The Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio of 0.8 is below the industry average of 1.5, suggesting the company is undervalued relative to its revenue generation capabilities compared to peers.
Negative EPS Surprise
The company missed EPS estimates in the last two quarters, with the most recent miss being -14.43% and -12.12%, suggesting potential headwinds in earnings generation.
Negative P/E Ratio
The TTM P/E ratio is -3.4, and the 2024 P/E ratio is -5.0, indicating the company is currently unprofitable, which can pose a valuation risk.
July 2025
29
Ex-Dividend Date
August 2025
11
Next Dividend Date
August 2025
12
Next Earnings Date
H: $1.49
A: $1.40
L: $1.30
H: 2.60B
A: 2.49B
L: 2.40B
Celanese Corporation, a chemical and specialty materials company, manufactures and sells engineered polymers worldwide. The Engineered Materials segment offers nylon and polypropylene compounds and formulations, high temperature nylon, polyoxymethylene, polyethylene and polybutylene terephthalates, ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene, long-chain polyamides, long-fiber reinforced thermoplastics, liquid crystal polymers, thermoplastic elastomers and vulcanizates, polyphenylene sulfide, ethylene vinyl acetate pharmaceutical grade copolymers, and ethylene acrylic elastomers for use in automotive, medical, industrial, energy storage, consumer electronics, appliance, construction, filtration equipment, telecommunication, beverage, electrical, and consumer apparel applications. Its Acetyl Chain segment produces and supplies acetyl products, including acetic acid, vinyl acetate monomers, vinyl acetate ethylene emulsions, conventional emulsions, ethylene vinyl acetate resins and compounds, low-density polyethylene resins, redispersible powders, acetic anhydride, ethyl acetates, formaldehydes, butyl acetates, acetate tows, and acetate flakes for use in paints, coatings, adhesives, textiles, paper finishing, flexible packaging, lamination products, pharmaceuticals, films, inks, plasticizers, solvents, automotive parts, external thermal insulation composite systems, tiling, plasters and renders, lubricants, filtration, food and beverage, consumer goods, and food packaging applications. The company offers its products under the Celanyl, FRIANYL, ECOMID, Zytel, Celcon, Hostaform, Celanex, Crastin, Thermx, Rynite, GUR, Celstran, Factor, Vectra, Zenite, Forprene, Sofprene, Laprene, Hytrel, Santoprene, Dytron, Geolast, Vamac, Polifor, Tecnoprene, and VitalDose brands. It sells its products directly to customers and through distributors; and serves original equipment manufacturers and suppliers. Celanese Corporation was founded in 1912 and is headquartered in Irving, Texas.
65.71 USD
The 39 analysts offering 1 year price forecasts for CE have a max estimate of 110.00 and a min estimate of 47.00.