LEU
BEARISH
$205.59
Live
Centrus Energy Corp. · NYSE
Target $277.08
(+34.8%)
$66.38
52W Range
$464.25
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 29, 2026
Market cap
$4.04B
P/E
52.58
ROE
16.8%
Profit margin
17.3%
Debt/Equity
1.59
Dividend yield
N/A
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
85%
Centrus Energy Corp (LEU) exhibits severe fundamental weakness, highlighted by a weak Piotroski F-Score of 3/9 and a massive valuation gap where the current price ($205.59) trades at a significant premium to both the Graham Number ($58.51) and Intrinsic Value ($27.37). Despite strong analyst targets and long-term price appreciation, the company is currently facing negative YoY revenue (-3.60%) and earnings growth (-75.30%). The combination of a bearish technical trend (0/100) and deteriorating operational health suggests the stock is currently priced for perfection in a market that is not yet delivering growth.
Key Strengths
Strong short-term liquidity with a Current Ratio of 5.59
Healthy Return on Equity (ROE) of 16.79%
Strong analyst consensus with a target price of $277.08
Significant long-term price appreciation (5Y Change +768.2%)
Strategic positioning within the critical Uranium/HALEU industry
Key Risks
Severe overvaluation relative to Graham and Intrinsic value benchmarks
Deteriorating financial health as indicated by a Piotroski F-Score of 3/9
Sharp decline in YoY earnings growth (-75.30%)
High valuation multiples (P/E 52.58, P/S 9.01) compared to energy sector averages
Bearish technical trend and significant 6-month price correction (-43.5%)
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$62.5
-69.6% below current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
26
Weak
15
25
60
30
0
AI Verdict
Speculative Bubble
Key drivers: Extreme valuation premium, Negative growth trajectory, Weak Piotroski health score
Confidence
90%
Value
15/100
Ref P/E, PEG, Graham Number
Positives
No standout positives identified.
Watchpoints
- P/E of 52.58 is well above sector average
- Price is ~3.5x the Graham Number
- PEG ratio of 2.87 indicates overpayment for growth
Future
25/100
Ref Growth rates
Positives
- High analyst target prices
Watchpoints
- Negative YoY Revenue Growth (-3.60%)
- Negative YoY Earnings Growth (-75.30%)
Past
60/100
Ref Historical trends
Positives
- Exceptional 1Y, 3Y, and 5Y returns
Watchpoints
- Recent 6-month decline of 43.5%
Health
30/100
Ref Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score
Positives
- Very high Current Ratio (5.59)
Watchpoints
- Piotroski F-Score of 3/9 indicates weak financial health
- Debt/Equity of 1.59 is higher than sector average
Dividend
0/100
Ref Yield, Payout
Positives
No standout positives identified.
Watchpoints
- No dividend payments
- 0/100 Dividend Strength
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$205.59
Analyst Target
$277.08
Upside/Downside
+34.8%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for LEU and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-28
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
LEU
Centrus Energy Corp.
Primary
|
+768.2% | +601.7% | +192.2% | -43.5% | +22.0% | +7.3% |
|
INSW
International Seaways, Inc.
Peer
|
+633.2% | +186.0% | +162.5% | +73.0% | +15.4% | +7.8% |
|
PTEN
Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc.
Peer
|
+95.1% | +0.2% | +89.6% | +79.7% | -1.5% | +6.9% |
|
CSAN
Cosan S.A.
Peer
|
-72.4% | -63.5% | -25.9% | -7.5% | -1.9% | -2.6% |
|
HP
Helmerich & Payne, Inc.
Peer
|
+74.9% | +33.3% | +103.8% | +54.8% | +6.9% | +14.8% |
LEU
Centrus Energy Corp.
Primary
5Y
+768.2%
3Y
+601.7%
1Y
+192.2%
6M
-43.5%
1M
+22.0%
1W
+7.3%
INS
International Seaways, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+633.2%
3Y
+186.0%
1Y
+162.5%
6M
+73.0%
1M
+15.4%
1W
+7.8%
PTE
Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+95.1%
3Y
+0.2%
1Y
+89.6%
6M
+79.7%
1M
-1.5%
1W
+6.9%
CSA
Cosan S.A.
Peer
5Y
-72.4%
3Y
-63.5%
1Y
-25.9%
6M
-7.5%
1M
-1.9%
1W
-2.6%
HP
Helmerich & Payne, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+74.9%
3Y
+33.3%
1Y
+103.8%
6M
+54.8%
1M
+6.9%
1W
+14.8%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
52.58
Forward P/E
46.75
PEG Ratio
2.87
P/B Ratio
5.28
P/S Ratio
9.01
EV/Revenue
7.36
EV/EBITDA
61.95
Market Cap
$4.04B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
17.34%
Operating Margin
6.09%
Gross Margin
26.19%
ROE
16.79%
ROA
1.53%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
-3.6%
Earnings Growth
-75.3%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
-3.56%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
-66.9%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
1.59
High debt
Current Ratio
5.59
Strong
Quick Ratio
4.7
Excellent
Cash/Share
$99.53
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025
Revenue
$0.1B
Gross Margin
23.9%
Op. Margin
8.8%
Net Margin
12.2%
Total Assets
$2.4B
Liabilities
$1.7B
Equity
$0.8B
Debt/Equity
2.20x
Operating CF
$-0.0B
CapEx
$-0.0B
Free Cash Flow
$-0.1B
FCF Yield
120%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-05-05
$N/A
2026-02-10
$0.79
-51.4% surprise
2025-11-05
$0.19
-46.8% surprise
2025-08-05
$1.59
+176.3% surprise
Energy Sector Comparison
Comparing LEU against 117 companies in the Energy sector
(11 bullish, 38 neutral, 68 bearish)
P/E Ratio
52.58
This Stock
vs
31.48
Sector Avg
+67.1%
(Expensive)
Return on Equity (ROE)
16.79%
This Stock
vs
2.59%
Sector Avg
+548.8%
(Excellent)
Profit Margin
17.34%
This Stock
vs
5.41%
Sector Avg
+220.5%
(Superior)
Debt to Equity
1.59
This Stock
vs
1.34
Sector Avg
+18.2%
(Higher)
Revenue Growth
-3.6%
This Stock
vs
19.47%
Sector Avg
-118.5%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
5.59
This Stock
vs
2.15
Sector Avg
+160.5%
(Stronger)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
LEU
Centrus Energy Corp.
|
BEARISH | $4.04B | 52.58 | 16.8% | 17.3% | $205.59 | |
|
INSW
International Seaways, Inc.
|
BULLISH | $4.05B | 13.14 | 16.0% | 36.7% | $81.88 | Compare |
|
PTEN
Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $4.01B | - | -2.8% | -1.9% | $10.56 | Compare |
|
CSAN
Cosan S.A.
|
BEARISH | $4.0B | - | -29.0% | -24.1% | $4.08 | Compare |
|
HP
Helmerich & Payne, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $3.93B | - | -11.0% | -7.7% | $38.66 | Compare |
LEU
Centrus Energy Corp.
BEARISH
Mkt Cap
$4.0B
P/E
52.6
ROE
16.8%
Price
$205.59
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-21 | BROWN PATRICK SIDNEY | Officer | Stock Award | 1,596 | - |
| 2026-04-21 | BROWN PATRICK SIDNEY | Officer | Option Exercise | 1,596 | $305,714 |
| 2026-03-13 | DONELSON JOHN M.A. | Officer | Stock Award | 2,777 | - |
| 2025-12-04 | VEXLER AMIR VADIM | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 4,000 | - |
BROWN PATRICK SIDNEY
Officer
2026-04-21
1,596 shares
BROWN PATRICK SIDNEY
Officer
2026-04-21
1,596 shares
·
$305,714
DONELSON JOHN M.A.
Officer
2026-03-13
2,777 shares
VEXLER AMIR VADIM
Chief Executive Officer
2025-12-04
4,000 shares
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
SEC Filings
Recent regulatory filings from the SEC EDGAR database
DEF 14A
10-K
8-K
8-K
8-K
10-Q
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR. AI summaries generated automatically.
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
BUY
13 analysts
B. Riley Securities
2026-04-24
Buy
Buy
UBS
2026-03-05
Neutral
Neutral
Citigroup
2026-02-18
Neutral
Neutral
JP Morgan
2026-02-05
Neutral
Neutral
Roth Capital
2026-01-08
Neutral
Neutral
B. Riley Securities
2025-12-22
Buy
Buy
Needham
2025-12-22
Buy
Buy
Needham
2025-12-05
Buy
UBS
2025-11-25
Neutral
Neutral
JP Morgan
2025-11-07
Neutral
Neutral
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