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Central Securities
CET

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Market Data

Market Cap
$1.47B
EV
$1.47B
Shares Outstanding
28.91M
Beta
0.75
Industry
Asset Management

Wall Street View

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Number of Analysts
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About Central Securities Corporation

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Central Securities Corporation

CET

Central Securities Corp. is a publicly owned investment manager. The firm invests in the public equity markets of the United States. It also invests on bonds, convertible bonds, preferred stocks, convertible preferred stocks, warrants, options real estate, or short-te...

Sector

Financial Services

Industry

Asset Management

CEO

Hill, John

Employees

IPO Date

1980-03-17

Headquarters

630 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York, 10111-0100, United States

📊 Stock Price & Performance

The last closing price of Central Securities (CET) is $50.73, reflecting a -0.13% change from the prior session. Last updated: December 31, 2025 at 4:03 PM Eastern Time

Review the recent CET stock performance trends:Past 1 Month: Central Securities (CET) shares have +1.32%.Past 3 Months: The stock has -1.28%.Past 6 Months: CET shares have +5.95%. Last updated: December 31, 2025 at 11:34 PM Eastern Time

Over the last year, Central Securities (CET) has established a 52-week price range between a high of $52.44 and a low of $40.24. This metric is essential for assessing the stock's annual volatility. Last updated: December 31, 2025 at 11:34 PM Eastern Time

Central Securities (CET) is considered a medium volatility stock. It has a beta of 0.75, which means it typically moves 0.75 times as much as the broader market. Over the past 52 weeks, CET has traded within a $40.24 – $52.44 range. Last updated: December 31, 2025 at 11:34 PM Eastern Time

A $1,000 investment in Central Securities 5 years ago, when the stock was trading around $32.66, would be worth approximately $1553.50 today, based solely on share price performance (excluding dividends). This represents a total return of 55.35% over the period, equivalent to a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.21%. Past performance reflects historical price movements only and does not imply future results. Last updated: December 31, 2025 at 11:34 PM Eastern Time

💰 Financial Metrics & Reports

The current Central Securities (CET) market capitalization is approximately $1.47B, based on its latest share price and shares outstanding. Market capitalization represents the total market value of a company's equity and is calculated by multiplying the current stock price by the number of shares outstanding. As a result, Central Securities's market cap fluctuates with changes in its share price and share count. Last updated: December 31, 2025 at 11:34 PM Eastern Time

In the most recently reported quarter, Central Securities (CET) generated $8.55M in revenue, representing a +24.49% year over year change. Quarterly revenue results and expectations reflect underlying demand trends, pricing dynamics, product or service mix, seasonality, and broader macroeconomic conditions. Actual results may differ from consensus estimates as new information becomes available. Last updated: December 31, 2025 at 7:28 PM Eastern Time

In the most recently reported fiscal year, Central Securities (CET) generated net income of $287.97M, compared with $223.64M in the prior fiscal year, representing a +28.77% year over year change. Net income may be positive or negative and can fluctuate materially from year to year due to changes in operating performance, non-recurring or one-time items, accounting treatments, capital structure, and broader macroeconomic conditions. Last updated: December 31, 2025 at 7:28 PM Eastern Time

According to its latest quarterly filing, Central Securities (CET) reported EBITDA of $6.67M, representing a +35.86% year over year change. EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure and does not account for depreciation, amortization, interest expense, taxes, or capital expenditures. As a result, it should be considered alongside other financial metrics when assessing operating performance. Actual results may differ from estimates as company-specific or macroeconomic conditions evolve. Last updated: December 31, 2025 at 7:28 PM Eastern Time

As of the most recent reporting period, the company's debt-to-equity ratio stands at 0.00x, calculated as total debt divided by total shareholders' equity. A lower debt-to-equity ratio generally indicates a more conservative capital structure with less reliance on external borrowing, while a higher ratio suggests greater financial leverage and potentially higher sensitivity to interest rates, refinancing conditions, and earnings volatility. The debt-to-equity ratio should be interpreted in the context of the company's industry, business model, cash flow stability, and balance sheet composition. Last updated: December 31, 2025 at 7:28 PM Eastern Time

📅 Earnings & Dividends

Central Securities (CET) is currently scheduled to report its next earnings results on February 9, 2026. Earnings dates are subject to change and may be updated by the company with limited notice. Investors typically monitor upcoming earnings releases closely, as they can result in increased volatility depending on reported results, forward guidance, and management commentary. Last updated: December 31, 2025 at 11:34 PM Eastern Time

In the most recently reported quarter, Central Securities (CET) revenue was $8.55M. Earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter were $1.81. Revenue and EPS surprises may be positive or negative and can influence near-term stock performance depending on expectations, forward guidance, and broader market and sector conditions. For a detailed history of analyst expectations versus reported results, view the full estimates vs. actuals track record here: 👉 Estimates vs. Actuals Last updated: December 31, 2025 at 7:28 PM Eastern Time

Central Securities's (CET) earnings reports, including quarterly and annual financial statements, are available through the company's official regulatory filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). On Gainify, you can access Central Securities's full set of filings, including earnings releases, Form 10-Q, Form 10-K, and other disclosures, in one place: Central Securities SEC Filings These filings provide detailed information on Central Securities's financial performance and are considered the primary source of verified financial data for publicly traded companies.

📈 Analyst Information

Based on the latest available analyst coverage, Central Securities (CET) currently carries a not available consensus rating. Analyst views are forward-looking estimates and should not be considered investment advice. Last updated: December 31, 2025 at 7:28 PM Eastern Time

Like other publicly traded stocks, Central Securities (CET) shares are bought and sold on stock exchanges such as NYSE and other supported markets, depending on the listing. The most common way to buy shares is through an online brokerage account. To get started, you typically need to: Open an account with a licensed stock brokerComplete the broker's verification processFund your accountPlace a buy order for Central Securities (CET) shares Trading involves risk, and investors should consider their financial objectives and risk tolerance before investing.

ℹ️ Company Information

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Central Securities trades under the ticker symbol CET on the NYSE stock exchange. The ticker CET is used to identify the company's common stock across trading platforms, market data providers, and regulatory filings.

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