Central Securities Corp.

Central Securities Corp. - PE Ratioverified

CET

Price:

$52.64

Market Cap:

$1.56B

Central Securities Corporation functions as a publicly traded entity specializing in investment management. The firm primarily allocates capital within the United States' public stock markets. Additionally, it broadens its investment portfolio to include a diverse range of assets such as various bonds (including convertible and preferred types), warrants, options, and real estate. The company also invests in short-term debt instruments issued by governmental agencies, financial institutions, and corporations. Central Securities Corp. was established on October 1, 1929, and its main office is located in New York City.

Industry

Asset Management

IPO Date

1980-03-17

Stock Exchange

AMEX

Ticker

CET

The PE Ratio as of June 2026 (TTM) for Central Securities Corp. (CET) is 5.75

According to Central Securities Corp.’s latest financial reports and current stock price. The company's current PE Ratio is 5.75. This represents a change of 121.94% compared to the average of 2.59 of the last 4 quarters.

Central Securities Corp. (CET) Historical PE Ratio (quarterly & annually)

How has CET PE Ratio performed in the past?

The mean historical PE Ratio of Central Securities Corp. over the last ten years is 1.78. The current 5.75 PE Ratio has changed 32.23% with respect to the historical average. Over the past ten years (40 quarters), CET's PE Ratio was at its highest in in the December 2021 quarter at 11.14. The PE Ratio was at its lowest in in the December 2018 quarter at -2.65.

Quarterly (TTM)
Annual

Average

1.78

Median

4.29

Minimum

-18.53

Maximum

11.62

Central Securities Corp. (CET) PE Ratio by Quarter and Year

Discovering the peaks and valleys of Central Securities Corp. PE Ratio, unveiling quarterly and yearly fluctuations to gain insights into the company’s financial performance and market dynamics, offering valuable data for investors and analysts alike.

Maximum Annual Increase = 240.40%

Maximum Annual PE Ratio = 11.62

Minimum Annual Increase = -555.13%

Minimum Annual PE Ratio = -18.53

Quarterly (TTM)
Annual
YearPE RatioChange
20255.5423.00%
20244.51-5.99%
20234.79-183.40%
2022-5.75-273.65%
20213.31-71.51%
202011.62240.40%
20193.41-118.42%
2018-18.53-555.13%
20174.07-15.36%
20164.81-117.45%

Central Securities Corp. (CET) Average PE Ratio

How has CET PE Ratio performed in the past?

The current PE Ratio of Central Securities Corp. (CET) is greater than its 3-year, greater than its 5-year, and greater than its 10-year historical averages

3-year avg

4.95

5-year avg

2.48

10-year avg

1.78

Central Securities Corp. (CET) PE Ratio vs. Peers

How is CET’s PE Ratio compared to its peers?

Central Securities Corp.’s PE Ratio is less than General American Investors Company, Inc. (8.88), greater than Oxford Lane Capital Corp. (-1.39), less than FS Credit Opportunities Corp. (6.49), less than Tri-Continental Corporation (7.28), less than First Merchants Corporation (11.94), less than Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. (8.11), less than Merchants Bancorp (11.97), less than Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (15.26), less than Goldman Sachs BDC, Inc. (14.55), less than Trinity Capital Inc. (8.17),

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