Century Aluminum Co. Soars 14% to Hit Intraday High of $34.23

Century Aluminum Co. has experienced significant activity today, with the stock surging 14.04% to reach an intraday high of USD 34.23. This performance stands in stark contrast to the S&P 500, which saw a modest increase of 0.13% on the same day. Over the past week, Century Aluminum has shown a robust gain of 11.58%, while the S&P 500 declined by 1.63%. In the longer term, Century Aluminum's performance remains impressive, with a year-to-date increase of 81.39% compared to the S&P 500's 14.4%. The stock has also demonstrated remarkable growth over three and five years, with increases of 353.98% and 355.23%, respectively. Despite these gains, the company faces challenges, including a low Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) of 7.39% and a decline in profitability metrics. The recent financial results indicate a significant drop in pre-tax and net profits, raising concerns about management efficiency. Century Aluminum operates within the non-ferrous metals industry and holds a market capitalization of USD 2,184 million.