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Centrus Energy (LEU)

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$396.16
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Profit since last BUY62.71%
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10/14/2025: LEU (3-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY since 22 days. Simulated Profits (62.71%). Updated daily EoD!

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Moderate Performance

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10 Analysts rated it

Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.

1 Year Target Price $258.05

1 Year Target Price $258.05

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$258.05 Target price
52w Low $49.4
Current$396.16
52w High $430

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 461.28%
Avg. Invested days 27
Today’s Advisory Strong Buy
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Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 7.30B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 64.95
1Y Target Price 258.05
Price to earnings Ratio 64.95
1Y Target Price 258.05
Volume (30-day avg) 10
Beta 1.52
52 Weeks Range 49.40 - 430.00
Updated Date 10/14/2025
52 Weeks Range 49.40 - 430.00
Updated Date 10/14/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 6.17

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Profitability

Profit Margin 23.99%
Operating Margin (TTM) 21.04%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 5.57%
Return on Equity (TTM) 48.11%

Valuation

Trailing PE 64.95
Forward PE 88.5
Enterprise Value 5952975563
Price to Sales(TTM) 16.7
Enterprise Value 5952975563
Price to Sales(TTM) 16.7
Enterprise Value to Revenue 13.63
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 44.43
Shares Outstanding 17488642
Shares Floating 16836974
Shares Outstanding 17488642
Shares Floating 16836974
Percent Insiders 4.51
Percent Institutions 84.71

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Centrus Energy

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

Centrus Energy Corp. (LEU) is a supplier of enriched uranium fuel for commercial nuclear power plants. It evolved from the United States Enrichment Corporation (USEC), which was established in 1993 and privatized in 1998. Centrus focuses on supplying nuclear fuel and developing advanced centrifuge technology.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • LEU Production: Production and sales of low-enriched uranium (LEU) used to fuel nuclear power plants.
  • Technical Solutions: Providing engineering, manufacturing, and technical services to government and private sector customers.
  • HALEU: Development and potential production of High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU) fuel.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Centrus Energy is led by President and CEO Amir Vexler. The company has a board of directors and operates through various departments, including operations, sales, and engineering. Organizational structure is built around their main business areas.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • LEU: Low-Enriched Uranium (LEU) is the primary fuel for most commercial nuclear reactors. Centrus supplies LEU to nuclear utilities worldwide. Market share varies depending on contract cycles and geographic regions, but Centrus is a significant player in the global LEU market. Competitors include Urenco, Orano, and TENEX (Russia).
  • Technical Services: Centrus provides engineering and technical support services, often related to nuclear fuel and reactor operations. Competitors include Jacobs, AECOM, and other specialized engineering firms.
  • HALEU: High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU) is a next generation fuel for advanced reactors. Centrus is building demonstration capabilities for HALEU production. Potential competitors include Urenco and enrichment facilities in Russia and China.

Market Dynamics

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The nuclear fuel market is influenced by global energy demand, geopolitical factors, and nuclear power plant operations. Demand for nuclear power is increasing in some regions due to energy security and climate change concerns.

Positioning

Centrus is a supplier of LEU, competing with other global enrichment companies. Its competitive advantages lie in its history, technical expertise, and potential HALEU production capabilities. However, it faces challenges from larger, state-backed competitors.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The global nuclear fuel market is estimated to be worth several billion dollars annually. Centrus is positioned to capture a share of this market through LEU sales and potential HALEU production, but it faces competition from larger, more established players. The TAM for HALEU market is unknown but it is expected to grow exponentially.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Technical Expertise
  • Established LEU Supplier
  • Potential HALEU Leadership
  • U.S. Government Support for HALEU development

Weaknesses

  • Smaller Scale Compared to Competitors
  • Dependence on Government Contracts
  • High Capital Costs

Opportunities

  • Growing Demand for Nuclear Power
  • HALEU Market Development
  • Government Support for Nuclear Energy
  • New Reactor Designs requiring HALEU

Threats

  • Geopolitical Instability
  • Competition from State-Owned Enterprises
  • Nuclear Accidents Impacting Public Opinion
  • Uranium Price Volatility
  • Regulatory Changes

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • URENF.PK
  • ORAN.PA
  • TENEX (Russia - not publicly traded in US)

Competitive Landscape

Centrus faces stiff competition from larger, often state-backed, entities. Its competitive advantages are its established US presence, technical expertise, and HALEU potential. Disadvantages include scale and dependence on government funding.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Centrus has experienced moderate revenue growth, driven by its core LEU business. Growth has been inconsistent due to market factors.

Future Projections: Analysts anticipate growth in revenue and earnings, driven by the HALEU opportunity and continued demand for LEU. Projections are dependent on successful HALEU development and government contracts.

Recent Initiatives: Centrus is focused on developing HALEU production capabilities and securing government contracts to support its advanced technology initiatives.

Summary

Centrus Energy is a moderately strong company with expertise in nuclear fuel enrichment. Its core LEU business provides a stable revenue stream, while the HALEU opportunity offers significant growth potential. However, it faces challenges from larger competitors and relies on government support. The company's success hinges on effectively executing its HALEU strategy and securing long-term contracts.

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About Centrus Energy

Exchange NYSE MKT
Headquaters Bethesda, MD, United States
IPO Launch date 1998-07-23
President, CEO & Director Mr. Amir V. Vexler
Sector Energy
Industry Uranium
Full time employees 322
Full time employees 322

Centrus Energy Corp. supplies nuclear fuel components for the nuclear power industry in the United States, Belgium, Japan, the Netherlands, and internationally. The company operates in two segments, Low-Enriched Uranium (LEU) and Technical Solutions. The LEU segment sells separative work units (SWU) components of LEU; natural uranium hexafluoride, uranium concentrates, and uranium conversion; and enriched uranium products to utilities that operate nuclear power plants. The Technical Solutions segment offers technical, manufacturing, engineering, and operations services to public and private sector customers. The company was formerly known as USEC Inc. and changed its name to Centrus Energy Corp. in September 2014. Centrus Energy Corp. was incorporated in 1998 and is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland.