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Celanese Corporation (CE)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/17/2025: CE (2-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Below Average Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, often underperform the market, warranting careful consideration before investing.
Number of Analysts
18 Analysts rated it
Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.
1 Year Target Price $53.69
1 Year Target Price $53.69
| 5 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 12 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 1 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 9.96% | Avg. Invested days 32 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  4.0 | Stock Returns Performance  2.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/17/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 4.40B USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 53.69 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 53.69 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 18 | Beta 1.13 | 52 Weeks Range 36.25 - 134.68 | Updated Date 10/17/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 36.25 - 134.68 | Updated Date 10/17/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 3.65% | Basic EPS (TTM) -14.64 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -16.3% | Operating Margin (TTM) 9.87% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 2.48% | Return on Equity (TTM) -23.8% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 7.92 | Enterprise Value 17102613960 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.44 |
Enterprise Value 17102613960 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.44 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.72 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 66.29 | Shares Outstanding 109503729 | Shares Floating 108879558 |
Shares Outstanding 109503729 | Shares Floating 108879558 | ||
Percent Insiders 0.43 | Percent Institutions 107.37 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Celanese Corporation
Company Overview
History and Background
Celanese Corporation was founded in 1918 as the American Cellulose & Chemical Manufacturing Company. It evolved into a global chemical and specialty materials company through strategic acquisitions and expansions.
Core Business Areas
- Engineered Materials: Develops and produces high-performance polymers for diverse applications, including automotive, electronics, and medical devices.
- Acetyl Chain: Manufactures acetyl products like acetic acid, vinyl acetate monomer (VAM), and other intermediates used in various industries, including coatings, adhesives, and textiles.
Leadership and Structure
The leadership team is headed by Lori Ryerkerk (CEO). The company operates with a functional structure, with dedicated business segments focusing on specific product lines and markets.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Acetyl Chain (Acetic Acid, VAM): Acetic acid and vinyl acetate monomer are used in coatings, adhesives, and textiles. Competitors include LyondellBasell, Sinopec, and INEOS. Market share varies geographically and product. Specific market share information is confidential to Celanese.
- Engineered Materials (Celcon, Fortron, Vectra): High-performance polymers used in automotive, electronics, and medical devices. Market share varies by specific polymer and application. Competitors include BASF, DuPont, and Solvay. Revenue is significant but not publicly broken down by product.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The chemical industry is cyclical and influenced by global economic conditions, raw material prices, and regulatory changes. Demand for specialty materials is increasing due to the need for lighter, stronger, and more sustainable products.
Positioning
Celanese is a leading global producer of acetyl products and engineered materials. It benefits from its integrated value chain, technological expertise, and strong customer relationships.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global market for engineered materials and acetyls is substantial. The exact TAM is hard to pinpoint but is in the hundreds of billions USD. Celanese captures a small but significant portion, with opportunities to grow through innovation and market expansion.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Global Scale and Reach
- Technological Expertise
- Integrated Value Chain
- Strong Customer Relationships
- Diverse Product Portfolio
Weaknesses
- Sensitivity to Raw Material Prices
- Cyclical Nature of the Chemical Industry
- Exposure to Global Economic Fluctuations
- High Capital Intensity
Opportunities
- Growth in Emerging Markets
- Increasing Demand for Specialty Materials
- Innovation in Sustainable Products
- Strategic Acquisitions
- Expansion into New Applications
Threats
- Increased Competition
- Volatile Raw Material Prices
- Stringent Environmental Regulations
- Global Economic Downturn
- Geopolitical Risks
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- DOW
- LYB
- BASF.DE
Competitive Landscape
Celanese benefits from its strong market position in acetyl products and engineered materials. However, it faces competition from larger chemical companies with broader product portfolios. Celanese advantage lies in operational effectiveness.
Major Acquisitions
Nouryon's Elotex business
- Year: 2023
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 475
- Strategic Rationale: Expands Celanese's emulsion polymers portfolio and increases its presence in the construction and adhesives markets.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Celanese has grown both organically and through acquisitions. Historical growth rate would require researching past financial statements and calculating growth metrics from their 10k and 10q forms.
Future Projections: Analyst estimates vary, but generally project continued growth driven by demand for engineered materials and acetyl products. These projections can be found in financial reports. Analyst estimates would need to be found in their reports.
Recent Initiatives: Celanese has recently focused on strategic acquisitions and investments in high-growth markets. These initiatives are publicly discussed in press releases and investor presentations.
Summary
Celanese Corporation has a global presence and technological expertise that strengthens its position in key markets. However, it is not immune to economic downturns, price fluctuations and environmental regulations. Recent acquisitions should prove to be a strength. The management must be vigilant of the cyclical nature of the business.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Celanese Corporation Investor Relations
- Publicly Available Financial Reports
- Industry Research Reports
- Company Press Releases
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Investment decisions should be based on individual research and consultation with a qualified financial advisor. Market share data is approximate and may vary depending on the source and definition.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Celanese Corporation
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Irving, TX, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2005-01-21 | President, CEO & Director Mr. Scott A. Richardson | ||
Sector Basic Materials | Industry Chemicals | Full time employees 11000 | Website https://www.celanese.com |
Full time employees 11000 | Website https://www.celanese.com | ||
Celanese Corporation, a chemical and specialty materials company, manufactures and sells engineered polymers worldwide. The Engineered Materials segment offers nylon and polypropylene compounds and formulations, high temperature nylon, polyoxymethylene, polyethylene and polybutylene terephthalates, ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene, long-chain polyamides, long-fiber reinforced thermoplastics, liquid crystal polymers, thermoplastic elastomers and vulcanizates, polyphenylene sulfide, ethylene vinyl acetate pharmaceutical grade copolymers, and ethylene acrylic elastomers for use in automotive, medical, industrial, energy storage, consumer electronics, appliance, construction, filtration equipment, telecommunication, beverage, electrical, and consumer apparel applications. Its Acetyl Chain segment produces and supplies acetyl products, including acetic acid, vinyl acetate monomers, vinyl acetate ethylene emulsions, conventional emulsions, ethylene vinyl acetate resins and compounds, low-density polyethylene resins, redispersible powders, acetic anhydride, ethyl acetates, formaldehydes, butyl acetates, acetate tows, and acetate flakes for use in paints, coatings, adhesives, textiles, paper finishing, flexible packaging, lamination products, pharmaceuticals, films, inks, plasticizers, solvents, automotive parts, external thermal insulation composite systems, tiling, plasters and renders, lubricants, filtration, food and beverage, consumer goods, and food packaging applications. The company offers its products under the Celanyl, FRIANYL, ECOMID, Zytel, Celcon, Hostaform, Celanex, Crastin, Thermx, Rynite, GUR, Celstran, Factor, Vectra, Zenite, Forprene, Sofprene, Laprene, Hytrel, Santoprene, Dytron, Geolast, Vamac, Polifor, Tecnoprene, and VitalDose brands. It sells its products directly to customers and through distributors; and serves original equipment manufacturers and suppliers. Celanese Corporation was founded in 1912 and is headquartered in Irving, Texas.
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