Central Securities Corporation CET FINANCIAL
Company Overview
Central Securities Corporation 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-term obligations of governments, banks and corporations. Central Securities Corp. was founded on October 1, 1929 and is based in New York City.
Why Investors Should Care
Net profit has compounded at 89.0% per year over the last five years.
Revenue has grown at a 92.9% CAGR over the past five years.
Trades at a P/E of 7.5, below the sector median of 12.9.
Operating margin of 86.7% supports profitability.
Carries low leverage with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.14.
Offers a dividend yield of 4.97%.
Recent Developments
- Dec 2025 Revenue of $272.80M (-7.9% YoY); net profit $265.21M.
- Trailing 12 Months Year-on-year growth — revenue +65.9%, earnings -47.0%.
- 5-Year Trend Long-term compounding — revenue CAGR 92.9%, profit CAGR 89.0%.
Growth & Price Performance
Compounded Sales Growth
| 5 Years: | 92.90% |
| 1 Year: | 65.90% |
Compounded Profit Growth
| 5 Years: | 89.05% |
| 1 Year: | -47.00% |
Stock Price Performance
| 1 Year: | +18.28% |
| 6 Months: | +10.60% |
| 3 Months: | +6.21% |
| 1 Month: | +0.23% |
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- Price vs 50-DMAAbove
- Price vs 200-DMAAbove
- RSI (14)63.26 · Neutral
P/E of 7.48 is below the sector median of 12.89 — relatively cheaper than peers.
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Technical Trend
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Fundamental Growth Charts
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PROS
- Compounding revenue at 92.9% over 5 years.
- Profit CAGR of 89.0% over 5 years.
- Attractive dividend yield of 4.97%.
- Generates positive free cash flow.
- In a confirmed uptrend (50-DMA above 200-DMA).
CONS
No notable concerns flagged.
* The pros and cons are auto-generated from financial metrics.
Valuation
Growth (CAGR)
Profitability & Returns
Balance Sheet & Liquidity
Ownership
Financial Snapshot
Peer comparison
Peer companies in the same sector (Financial Services).
| # | Name | CMP $ | P/E | Mkt Cap | Div Yld % | ROCE % | ROE % | Rev CAGR 5Y % | Profit CAGR 5Y % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CET Central Securities Corporation FINANCIAL | 55.81 | 7.48 | $1.65B | 4.97% | - | 12.41% | 92.90% | 89.05% |
| 2 | JPM JPMorgan Chase & Co. SPXR3KFINANCIAL | 353.51 | 15.15 | $939.70B | 1.72% | - | 17.79% | 12.50% | 14.83% |
| 3 | BRK-B Berkshire Hathaway Inc. SPXFINANCIAL | 505.83 | 12.72 | $712.23B | 0.00% | - | 12.12% | 4.18% | 9.44% |
| 4 | V Visa Inc. SPXR3KFINANCIAL | 368.64 | 31.35 | $628.20B | 0.72% | 37.15% | 61.19% | 14.33% | 13.04% |
| 5 | MA Mastercard Incorporated SPXR3KFINANCIAL | 570.89 | 31.44 | $496.37B | 0.62% | 60.19% | - | 12.29% | 19.21% |
| 6 | BAC Bank of America Corporation SPXR3KFINANCIAL | 62.39 | 14.41 | $436.28B | 2.04% | - | 11.20% | 3.14% | 4.27% |
| 7 | BRK-A Berkshire Hathaway Inc. FINANCIAL | 757,791.00 | 12.71 | $370.14B | 0.00% | - | 12.12% | 7.60% | 10.02% |
| 8 | HSBC HSBC Holdings plc FINANCIAL | 106.26 | 15.18 | $363.70B | 3.65% | - | 13.10% | 9.75% | 12.72% |
| 9 | MS Morgan Stanley SPXR3KFINANCIAL | 216.24 | 17.48 | $339.62B | 2.26% | - | 17.97% | 3.76% | 9.66% |
Financial Statements Quarterly Results · Profit & Loss · Balance Sheet · Cash Flows · Ratios
Profit & Loss (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Dec 2021 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | - | -152.65M | 230.44M | 296.20M | 272.80M |
| Cost of Revenue | - | - | - | - | - |
| Gross Profit | - | - | - | - | - |
| Operating Expenses | - | 6.02M | 6.81M | 8.22M | 7.59M |
| Operating Income | - | - | - | - | - |
| EBITDA | - | - | - | - | - |
| Interest Expense | - | - | - | - | - |
| Pretax Income | - | -158.67M | 223.64M | 287.97M | 265.21M |
| Tax Provision | - | - | - | - | - |
| Net Income | - | -158.67M | 223.64M | 287.97M | 265.21M |
| Diluted EPS | 13.47 | -5.81 | 8.01 | - | 9.15 |
Balance Sheet (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Dec 2022 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | 1.14B | 1.32B | 1.57B | 1.79B |
| Current Assets | - | - | - | - |
| Cash & Equivalents | 641.28K | 895.64K | 267.95K | 49.91K |
| Inventory | - | - | - | - |
| Receivables | 908.90K | 954.64K | 2.70M | 836.21K |
| Total Liabilities | 3.04M | 3.41M | 3.40M | 3.14M |
| Current Liabilities | - | - | - | - |
| Long Term Debt | - | - | - | - |
| Total Debt | 2.90M | 3.16M | 2.93M | 2.73M |
| Total Equity | 1.13B | 1.32B | 1.57B | 1.79B |
| Shares Outstanding | 28.01M | 28.39M | 28.94M | 29.55M |
Cash Flows (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Dec 2022 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | 41.25M | 38.06M | 37.30M | 47.07M |
| Investing Cash Flow | - | -1.20M | -28.56K | -5.88K |
| Financing Cash Flow | -41.23M | -36.61M | -37.90M | -47.28M |
| Capital Expenditure | - | -1.20M | -28.56K | -5.88K |
| Free Cash Flow | 41.25M | 36.86M | 37.27M | 47.06M |
| Net Change in Cash | 28.42K | 254.36K | -627.69K | -218.04K |
Ratios (Annual)
Figures in %.
| Metric | Dec 2021 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin % | - | - | - | - | - |
| Operating Margin % | - | - | - | - | - |
| Net Margin % | - | 103.9% | 97.0% | 97.2% | 97.2% |
| ROE % | - | -14.0% | 16.9% | 18.3% | 14.8% |
| ROCE % | - | - | - | - | - |
Shareholding Pattern
Top Institutional Holders
| # | Holder | % Held | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlas Wealth LLC | 2.08% | 615.56K | $34.18M |
| 2 | Bulldog Investors, LLP | 1.51% | 447.26K | $24.84M |
| 3 | Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. | 1.32% | 390.29K | $21.67M |
| 4 | Blue Bell Private Wealth Management, LLC | 1.30% | 385.06K | $21.38M |
| 5 | Raymond James Financial, Inc. | 1.02% | 300.41K | $16.68M |
| 6 | Morgan Stanley | 0.67% | 198.73K | $11.04M |
| 7 | 1607 Capital Partners, LLC | 0.64% | 188.44K | $10.46M |
| 8 | Chilton Investment Co. Inc | 0.40% | 117.16K | $6.51M |
| 9 | Brasada Capital Management, LP | 0.40% | 117.00K | $6.50M |
| 10 | Third Avenue Management, LLC | 0.34% | 101.81K | $5.65M |
Analyst View
Analyst aggregate. Targets and ratings update periodically; not investment advice.
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CET — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current share price of Central Securities Corporation (CET)?
As of 2026-09-19 21:16 PDT, Central Securities Corporation (CET) trades at $55.81 on NYSE American. Its 52-week range is $46.65 to $55.81.
What is the market capitalisation of CET?
Central Securities Corporation (CET) has a market capitalisation of $1.65B on NYSE American.
What is the P/E ratio of CET?
CET trades at a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 7.48. The industry average P/E is 12.89. Its price-to-book (P/B) ratio is 0.89.
Does CET pay a dividend?
Central Securities Corporation (CET) currently offers a dividend yield of 4.97%.
What is the return on equity (ROE) of CET?
CET has a return on equity (ROE) of 12.41%.
Is CET a good stock to buy?
This page provides a data-driven analysis of Central Securities Corporation (CET), including valuation ratios, profitability, growth trends, auto-generated pros and cons, peer comparison and AI exposure. Review these fundamentals alongside your own research and risk tolerance. This is informational content, not investment advice.