Celanese Corporation (CE) Financial Ratios
25 years of historical data (2001–2025) · Basic Materials · Chemicals
EV/EBITDA
↑
11.52
↓-71% vs avg
5yr avg: 40.25
30Y Low6.1·High19.9
P/FCF
↓
7.13
↓-36% vs avg
5yr avg: 11.23
30Y Low5.8·High46.6
P/B Ratio
↓
1.25
↓-41% vs avg
5yr avg: 2.12
30Y Low1.0·High11.0
ROE
↓
-23.1%
↑-284% vs avg
5yr avg: 12.6%
30Y Low-23%·High127%
Debt/EBITDA
↑
8.57
↓-66% vs avg
5yr avg: 25.44
30Y Low1.5·High9.5
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
CE Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Celanese Corporation currently has a negative P/E ratio, indicating the company is operating at a loss on a trailing-twelve-month basis. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 7.1x P/FCF, 36% below the 5-year average of 11.2x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $5.7B | $4.6B | $7.6B | $17.0B | $11.2B | $18.8B | $15.4B | $15.3B | $12.2B | $14.8B | $11.5B |
| Enterprise Value | $17.4B | $16.3B | $19.6B | $29.3B | $24.8B | $22.5B | $18.4B | $19.0B | $15.3B | $17.9B | $13.8B |
| P/E Ratio → | -4.81 | — | — | 8.67 | 5.90 | 9.97 | 7.76 | 18.00 | 10.10 | 17.58 | 12.74 |
| P/S Ratio | 0.60 | 0.49 | 0.74 | 1.55 | 1.15 | 2.21 | 2.72 | 2.44 | 1.70 | 2.41 | 2.13 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.25 | 1.04 | 1.35 | 2.25 | 1.83 | 4.15 | 3.95 | 5.30 | 3.61 | 4.49 | 3.80 |
| P/FCF | 7.13 | 5.77 | 14.24 | 12.77 | 8.75 | 14.60 | 15.73 | 14.16 | 9.98 | 27.63 | 17.73 |
| P/OCF | 5.00 | 4.04 | 7.83 | 8.95 | 6.14 | 10.72 | 11.46 | 10.56 | 7.82 | 18.44 | 12.84 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
CE EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Celanese Corporation's enterprise value stands at 11.5x EBITDA, 71% below its 5-year average of 40.2x. This is roughly in line with the Basic Materials sector median of 11.0x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 1.71 | 1.90 | 2.68 | 2.56 | 2.64 | 3.26 | 3.02 | 2.13 | 2.91 | 2.57 |
| EV / EBITDA | 11.52 | 10.80 | 155.18 | 12.21 | 13.35 | 9.68 | 18.05 | 15.97 | 9.11 | 14.82 | 11.70 |
| EV / EBIT | 22.68 | — | — | 15.39 | 13.57 | 9.62 | 7.80 | 17.22 | 9.34 | 14.93 | 11.97 |
| EV / FCF | — | 20.30 | 36.82 | 22.00 | 19.42 | 17.45 | 18.80 | 17.53 | 12.51 | 33.35 | 21.39 |
CE Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Celanese Corporation earns an operating margin of 8.0%, below the Basic Materials sector average of 10.3%. Operating margins have compressed from 15.4% to 8.0% over the past 3 years, signaling potential cost pressures or competitive headwinds. A negative ROE of -23.1% indicates the company is currently destroying shareholder equity. ROIC of 3.4% represents below-average returns on invested capital.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 18.8% | 18.8% | 22.9% | 23.8% | 24.6% | 31.4% | 22.9% | 25.5% | 27.6% | 24.7% | 26.1% |
| Operating Margin | 8.0% | 8.0% | -6.8% | 15.4% | 14.2% | 22.8% | 11.7% | 13.2% | 18.6% | 14.7% | 16.6% |
| Net Profit Margin | -12.2% | -12.2% | -14.8% | 17.9% | 19.6% | 22.1% | 35.1% | 13.5% | 16.9% | 13.7% | 16.7% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | -23.1% | -23.1% | -23.1% | 28.7% | 35.6% | 44.8% | 58.4% | 27.1% | 36.1% | 26.7% | 30.8% |
| ROA | -5.2% | -5.2% | -6.2% | 7.4% | 9.9% | 16.5% | 19.5% | 9.1% | 12.8% | 9.4% | 10.6% |
| ROIC | 3.4% | 3.4% | -2.8% | 6.4% | 7.4% | 19.3% | 7.4% | 9.6% | 15.6% | 11.5% | 13.1% |
| ROCE | 4.1% | 4.1% | -3.4% | 7.5% | 8.7% | 21.1% | 8.0% | 10.9% | 17.2% | 11.8% | 12.5% |
CE Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Celanese Corporation carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 8.6x, which is highly leveraged (252% above the sector average of 2.4x). Net debt stands at $11.7B ($12.9B total debt minus $1.3B cash).
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 2.89 | 2.89 | 2.31 | 1.87 | 2.48 | 0.93 | 1.02 | 1.42 | 1.04 | 1.10 | 1.00 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 8.57 | 8.57 | 102.79 | 5.88 | 8.15 | 1.81 | 3.89 | 3.46 | 2.11 | 3.02 | 2.54 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 2.61 | 2.14 | 1.63 | 2.23 | 0.81 | 0.77 | 1.26 | 0.92 | 0.93 | 0.78 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 7.73 | 7.73 | 95.16 | 5.13 | 7.34 | 1.58 | 2.95 | 3.07 | 1.84 | 2.54 | 2.00 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 14.53 | 22.58 | 9.24 | 10.67 | 2.84 | 3.08 | 3.37 | 2.53 | 5.72 | 3.66 |
| Interest Coverage | -0.59 | -0.59 | -0.47 | 2.64 | 4.51 | 23.39 | 21.65 | 9.27 | 13.08 | 9.81 | 9.17 |
CE Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
A current ratio of 1.55x means Celanese Corporation can comfortably meet its short-term obligations, though there is limited excess liquidity. The quick ratio of 0.94x is notably lower than the current ratio, indicating a significant portion of current assets is tied up in inventory.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.55 | 1.55 | 1.34 | 1.53 | 1.63 | 1.52 | 1.91 | 1.58 | 1.62 | 1.79 | 2.30 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.94 | 0.94 | 0.74 | 0.95 | 0.93 | 0.91 | 1.41 | 0.98 | 1.03 | 1.21 | 1.63 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.34 | 0.34 | 0.25 | 0.44 | 0.37 | 0.22 | 0.75 | 0.29 | 0.26 | 0.39 | 0.62 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.44 | 0.45 | 0.41 | 0.37 | 0.71 | 0.52 | 0.66 | 0.77 | 0.64 | 0.64 |
| Inventory Turnover | 3.49 | 3.49 | 3.47 | 3.54 | 2.60 | 3.84 | 4.46 | 4.52 | 4.96 | 5.14 | 5.53 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 56.10 | 57.31 | 59.52 | 77.51 | 71.27 | 80.16 | 68.46 | 67.24 | 73.12 | 69.36 |
CE Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Celanese Corporation returns 0.2% to shareholders annually primarily through dividends.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.2% | 0.3% | 4.1% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.9% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Payout Ratio | — | — | — | 15.6% | 15.7% | 16.1% | 14.8% | 35.2% | 23.2% | 28.6% | 22.3% |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | — | — | — | 11.5% | 17.0% | 10.0% | 12.9% | 5.6% | 9.9% | 5.7% | 7.8% |
| FCF Yield | 14.0% | 17.3% | 7.0% | 7.8% | 11.4% | 6.8% | 6.4% | 7.1% | 10.0% | 3.6% | 5.6% |
| Buyback Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% | 5.3% | 4.2% | 6.5% | 6.6% | 3.4% | 4.4% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 0.2% | 0.3% | 4.1% | 1.8% | 2.8% | 6.9% | 6.1% | 8.4% | 8.9% | 5.0% | 6.1% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $110M | $109M | $109M | $109M | $112M | $118M | $125M | $135M | $138M | $146M |
Peer Comparison
Compare CE with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 CEYou | $6B | -4.8 | 11.5 | 7.1 | 18.8% | 8.0% | -23.1% | 3.4% | 8.6 |
 EMN | $8B | 17.7 | 8.9 | 19.6 | 21.1% | 10.6% | 8.0% | 6.7% | 3.5 |
 HUN | $2B | -7.6 | 17.8 | 18.1 | 13.2% | -0.7% | -9.0% | -0.6% | 11.0 |
 AVNT | $3B | 42.3 | 12.5 | 17.7 | 32.5% | 6.2% | 3.5% | 3.9% | 4.9 |
 ASH | $3B | -3.7 | — | — | 30.1% | -42.5% | -35.4% | -15.9% | — |
 TROX | $1B | -2.5 | 16.2 | — | 9.3% | -0.7% | -29.0% | -0.3% | 12.8 |
 DOW | $23B | -8.6 | 12.5 | — | 6.0% | 0.7% | -14.8% | 0.6% | 6.3 |
 LYB | $19B | -25.6 | 30.0 | 50.4 | 9.0% | -1.1% | -6.5% | -1.1% | 15.0 |
 WLK | $10B | -6.8 | — | — | 2.6% | -14.1% | -14.8% | -9.0% | — |
 OLN | $3B | -59.5 | 9.0 | 10.1 | 7.4% | 1.7% | -2.1% | 1.7% | 5.3 |
 BCPC | $5B | 34.9 | 20.6 | 30.7 | 35.7% | 21.1% | 12.9% | 12.2% | 0.7 |
| Basic Materials Median | — | 23.6 | 11.0 | 29.0 | 30.9% | 10.3% | -0.0% | 4.6% | 2.4 |
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CE — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CE stock.
What is Celanese Corporation's P/E ratio?
Celanese Corporation's current P/E ratio is -4.8x. The historical average is 12.9x.
What is Celanese Corporation's EV/EBITDA?
Celanese Corporation's current EV/EBITDA is 11.5x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 12.5x.
What is Celanese Corporation's ROE?
Celanese Corporation's return on equity (ROE) is -23.1%. The historical average is 32.4%.
Is CE stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Celanese Corporation is trading at a P/E of -4.8x. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is Celanese Corporation's dividend yield?
Celanese Corporation's current dividend yield is 0.23%.
What are Celanese Corporation's profit margins?
Celanese Corporation has 18.8% gross margin and 8.0% operating margin.
How much debt does Celanese Corporation have?
Celanese Corporation's Debt/EBITDA ratio is 8.6x, indicating high leverage. A ratio above 4x may signal elevated financial risk.