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Central Securities(NYSEMKT) CET

Market Cap$1.54BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (1973)+62,871%
5 Year+59%
1 Year+14%
1 Month+1%
$52.31
+0.21%
+0.11Today
Central Securities last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 52.302026-07-27
Central Securities stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week-0.85%USD 52.752026-07-20
1 month+1.16%USD 51.702026-06-26
3 month+0.02%USD 52.292026-04-28
Year to date+3.75%USD 50.412025-12-31
1 year+13.52%USD 46.072025-07-25
3 year+64.69%USD 31.762023-07-28
5 year+58.99%USD 32.902021-07-28
Since inception+62,871.27%USD 0.081973-01-02

Central Securities Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$1.54BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$160.68M

Net Income (TTM)

$553.19M

EPS (TTM)

$9.15

P/E Ratio

5.70

Dividend

$2.76

Beta (Volatility)

0.68 (Low)

Price

$52.31

Volume

27,554.139

Open

$52.64

Previous Close

$52.30

Daily Range

$52.19 - $52.64

52-Week Range

$47.76 - $54.65

Estimated Earnings Date

Feb 10, 2026

CET News

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About Central Securities

Central Securities Corp. is a publicly traded investment management firm that primarily allocates capital within the U.S. public stock markets. Established in 1929, the company diversifies its portfolio by investing in various assets, including bonds, warrants, options, and real estate.

Products and Services
  • Investment management focused on U.S. public stock markets
  • Diverse asset allocation including bonds and real estate
  • Short-term debt instruments from governmental and corporate entities
Growth Outlook
  • Recent quarterly revenue reached $38 million, showcasing strong performance
  • Trailing twelve months (TTM) net income of $160 million indicates robust profitability
  • Consistent dividend yield of over 5% reflects commitment to shareholder returns
Financial Highlights
  • TTM revenue of $380 million, a significant increase from previous periods
  • Net profit margin of 3.05% demonstrates effective cost management
  • Price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 5.77 suggests potential undervaluation
Central Securities Corp. operates in the asset management industry, leveraging its long-standing expertise to navigate the complexities of investment opportunities. The company's focus on diverse asset classes allows for a balanced approach to risk and return, appealing to a wide range of investors. Recent financial performance highlights a strong revenue trajectory, with quarterly results indicating a solid upward trend. The commitment to returning value to shareholders through dividends further enhances its attractiveness as an investment option. With a low P/E ratio, Central Securities Corp. may present an appealing opportunity for those looking to invest in a well-established firm with a proven track record.
AI Generated • Jul 21, 2026

Industry

Capital Markets

CEO

John C. Hill

Headquarters

New York City, NY 10111, US

CET Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

93.44%

Operating Margin

305.02%

Net Income Margin

305.02%

Return on Equity

15.36%

Return on Capital

14.81%

Return on Assets

14.81%

Earnings Yield

17.54%

Dividend Yield

5.29%

Payout Ratio

17.47%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$1.54BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

29.55M

Volume

27.55K

Avg. Volume

37.05K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$149.48M

Operating Income

$553.19M

EBITDA

$553.54M

Operating Cash Flow

$40.31M

Capital Expenditure

-$34.45K

Free Cash Flow

$40.28M

Cash & ST Invst.

$57.22M

Total Debt

$5.46M

Central Securities Performance Analysis

Central Securities annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 73,519,490-29.4%
20232023-12-31USD 57,367,197-22.0%
20242024-12-31USD 73,728,85428.5%
20252025-12-31USD 86,950,79117.9%
Central Securities sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22024-06-3075.7%
Q42024-12-31-26.4%
Q22025-06-3056.5%
Q42025-12-31-22.2%
Central Securities annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD -5.81N/A
20232023-12-31USD 7.88N/A
20242024-12-31USD 9.9526.3%
20252025-12-31USD 9.15-8.1%
Central Securities sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22024-06-3055.8%
Q42024-12-31-39.6%
Q22025-06-30-4.7%
Q42025-12-3153.5%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q4 2025YOY CHG

Revenue

$38.05M

+57.4%

Gross Profit

$34.96M

+60.3%

Gross Margin

91.89%

N/A

Market Cap

$1.54BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$257.08M

N/A

Employees

6

N/A

Net Income

$160.73M

+40.3%

EBITDA

$160.83M

+40.4%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q4 2025YOY CHG

Total Cash

$57.22M

-30.6%

Total Debt

$5.46M

+72.7%

Accounts Receivable

$836.21K

-12.4%

Inventory

$0.00

N/A

Long Term Debt

$5.46M

-13.6%

Short Term Debt

$0.00

N/A

Return on Assets

14.81%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

14.81%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$9.99M

+74.3%

Operating Cash Flow

$9.99M

+44.2%

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Questions About CET

What is the current price of Central Securities?

Central Securities is trading at $52.30 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Central Securities?

Over the past 52 weeks, Central Securities has traded between $47.76 and $54.65.

How much debt does Central Securities have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Central Securities reported total debt of $2.73M.

How much cash does Central Securities have on hand?

Central Securities reported $49.91K in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Central Securities’s dividend yield?

Central Securities currently has a dividend yield of 5.29%.

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