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CETCentral Securities Corp.
$56.74$1.6B
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Central Securities Corp.

CET
NYSE · Asset Management
$56.74
At close - Sep 21, 4:00 PM EDT - USD
Market Cap$1.65B
P/E6.2x
52W High$56.75
Volume18.25K
OverviewTerminalAnalysisFinancialsValuationEarningsBreakoutsOwnership
VCP Research Verdict2025Q4

Erratic Realizations Mask Underlying Liquidity Structural Risks

Central Securities Corp. maintains a lean internal management structure that has successfully grown total assets to $1.8B, yet the firm's reliance on volatile capital gains creates significant earnings instability. Investors should monitor the persistent disco...

GrowthMixed
ProfitabilityModerate
ValuationAttractive
TechnicalsStrong
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MARKET ACTION

CET price & volume

Price trend, volume and key moving averages

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Decision Checklist4 Core Signals

What matters now

The signals most likely to change the investment case.

01

Earnings momentum

0/12 Beats

EPS beat 0 of last 12 quarters

02

Valuation risk

In Line

P/E is in line with peer median

03

Market leadership

RS 65 · Avg

Average momentum (RS Rating: 65)

04

Strong Uptrend

Strong Trend

Price > 20DMA > 50DMA > 200DMA

Next CatalystEstimated earnings · May 10

Market performance

Price History →

Trailing total returns as of 9/22/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).

YTD Return
CET+12.46%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+13.22%
1-Year Return
CET+15.09%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+15.99%
3-Year Return
CET+79.14%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+85.83%
5-Year Return
CET+65.72%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+79.95%
02

Test the fundamentals

Check whether operating performance supports the current valuation.

VALUATION & INTRINSIC VALUE

Valuation Scenarios

Valuation Analysis
Trailing P/E5Y High
6.2x
Forward P/E
N/A
EV/EBITDA100th %ile
6.2x
FCF YieldCash Flow
2.9%

Valuation vs 5-Year History

Multiple Range
Metric
Current
5Y Median
Historical Range
Percentile
P/E
6.2x
4.8x
100th· High
EV/EBITDA
6.2x
4.8x
100th· High
Price/FCF
35.0x
29.1x
100th· High
Current Multiple
5Y Median (50th %ile)

Intrinsic Value Scenarios

DCF Projection
Bear$132.27+133.1%
Base (Fair)$156.11+196.6%
Bull$180.94+218.9%
$132.27 Bear$156.11 Base$180.94 Bull
Current Market Price: $56.74
Trades at a 63.7% discount to Base DCF ($156.11)
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Growth & profitability

Annual revenue & EPS trend
Revenue
$1000K+0.0% YoY
Net income
$265M-7.9% YoY
Free cash flow
$47M+26.3% YoY
Operating margin
305%+207.8 pts YoY
ROIC (TTM)11.8%
Avg ROIC 5Y-
ROE (TTM)15.8%
Piotroski Score2 / 9
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03

Monitor what changed

Recent results and news deserve attention only when they alter the forward view.

OPERATING RESULTS

Recent Earnings

Earnings History
QuarterEPS (Act vs Est)Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q1 2026Latest
Feb 10, 2026
$5.54
vs —
$38M
vs —
Q3 2025
Aug 18, 2025
$3.61
vs —
$49M
vs —
Q2 2025
May 7, 2025
$3.79
vs —
$31M
vs —
Q3 2024
Aug 14, 2024
$6.28
vs —
$42M
vs —
Historical baseline: 12 quarters analyzedGAAP / Adjusted
MARKET COVERAGE

Latest News

5 Stories
Seeking Alpha·Sep 4, 2026
CET: Good For Capital Growth, But May Not Be Attractive For Income

Central Securities Corporation is a closed-end fund with a long-term record of outperforming the S&P 500, driven by a concentrated, value-oriented equity portfolio. CET avoids heavy technology exposure, instead focusing on financials—particularly insurance underwriters like Plymouth Rock, which accounts for 22.2% of assets and over 50% of income. The fund pays a variable, semi-annual distribution yielding 5.07%, fully covered by investment income and capital gains, but lacks monthly payouts favored by income investors.

Business Wire·Jul 31, 2026
Central Securities Corporation Releases Report to Stockholders

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Central Securities Corporation (NYSE American: CET), a closed-end investment company, today released its Report to Stockholders for the six months ended June 30, 2026. Figures as of June 30, 2026 compared with those of one year ago, are as follows:     June 30,   June 30,     2026   2025           Net assets per common share   $62.11   $57.63           Net assets   $1,835,257,298   $1,666,259,626           Shares outstanding   29,549,265   28,913,659 Additional detail.

GlobeNewsWire·Jul 21, 2026
Publication of the Q2 2026 financial results on Thursday, July 30, 2026, after market close

Paris, France – July 21, 2026 Q2 2026 financial results and conference call Viridien will publish its second quarter 2026 results on Thursday, July 30, after market close. The press release and presentation will be made available on www.viridiengroup.com at 5.45 pm (CET) An English-language conference call is scheduled at 6.00 pm (CET) on the same day Participants must register for the conference call by clicking here to receive a dial-in number and PIN code.

GlobeNewsWire·Jul 1, 2026
Annual General Meeting of Materialise NV held at the registered office of the Company on Tuesday 16 June 2026 at 10:00 (CET): Resolutions

LEUVEN, Belgium, July 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MATERIALISE NV Technologielaan 153001 LeuvenCompany number: 0441.131.254RPR Leuven

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Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for Central Securities Corp. (CET)

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CompanyPriceMarket CapP/E RatioRev Growth (1Y)Net MarginROEDiv Yield
CET logoCETCentral Securities Corp.Current
$56.74$1.65B6.20-70.64%305.02%15.8%2.82%
GAM logoGAMGeneral American Investors Company, Inc.
$65.51$1.53B6.06180.65%729.98%12.53%—
SOR logoSORSource Capital, Inc.
$46.09$379.32M9.6431.26%136.98%21.13%—
TY logoTYTri-Continental Corporation
$35.05$1.87B5.6426.68%169.7%27.44%—
ASA logoASAASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited
$57.96$1.09B1.64119.59%580.26%112.88%—
TPVG logoTPVGTriplePoint Venture Growth BDC Corp.
$4.84$196.5M3.9755.25%45.97%10.97%—

Compare CET vs Peers

Central Securities Corp. (CET) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

Closest Rival

vs GAM

Most directly comparable listed peer for CET.

Scale Benchmark

vs BEN

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Peer Set

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vs GAM, SOR, TY, ASA

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CET Frequently Asked Questions

Central Securities Corp. (CET) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials
What is Central Securities Corp.'s revenue?

Central Securities Corp. (CET) reported $160.7M in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 15968% increase from $1.0M in 1996.

How fast is Central Securities Corp. growing?

Central Securities Corp. (CET) saw revenue decline by 70.6% over the past year.

Is CET profitable?

Yes, Central Securities Corp. (CET) is profitable, generating $553.2M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (305.0% net margin).

Dividend & Returns
Does CET pay dividends?

Yes, Central Securities Corp. (CET) pays a dividend with a yield of 2.82%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.

What is CET's return on equity?

Central Securities Corp. (CET) has a return on equity (ROE) of 15.8%. This is reasonable for most industries.

What is Central Securities Corp.'s free cash flow?

Central Securities Corp. (CET) generated $40.3M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.

What if you invested $1,000 in CET back in 1996?

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