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Celanese (CE) Competitors

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$56.63 +1.36 (+2.46%)
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CE vs. ASIX, CC, DOW, EMN, and HUN

Should you buy Celanese stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Celanese with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Celanese include AdvanSix (ASIX), Chemours (CC), DOW (DOW), Eastman Chemical (EMN), and Huntsman (HUN). These companies are all part of the "basic materials" sector.

How does Celanese compare to AdvanSix?

Celanese (NYSE:CE) and AdvanSix (NYSE:ASIX) are both basic materials companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, earnings, profitability, institutional ownership, media sentiment, risk and dividends.

AdvanSix has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Celanese. Celanese is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than AdvanSix, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Celanese$9.49B0.65-$1.17B-$10.01N/A
AdvanSix$1.52B0.40$49.29M$0.3760.51

Celanese has a beta of 0.73, suggesting that its stock price is 27% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, AdvanSix has a beta of 1.28, suggesting that its stock price is 28% more volatile than the broader market.

Celanese presently has a consensus target price of $67.81, indicating a potential upside of 19.75%. AdvanSix has a consensus target price of $22.50, indicating a potential upside of 0.49%. Given Celanese's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Celanese is more favorable than AdvanSix.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Celanese
1 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
AdvanSix
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.67

AdvanSix has a net margin of 0.67% compared to Celanese's net margin of -11.54%. Celanese's return on equity of 9.92% beat AdvanSix's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Celanese-11.54% 9.92% 2.12%
AdvanSix 0.67%2.18%1.05%

In the previous week, Celanese had 9 more articles in the media than AdvanSix. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Celanese and 0 mentions for AdvanSix. Celanese's average media sentiment score of 0.36 beat AdvanSix's score of 0.00 indicating that Celanese is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Celanese Neutral
AdvanSix Neutral

Celanese pays an annual dividend of $0.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.2%. AdvanSix pays an annual dividend of $0.64 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. Celanese pays out -1.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. AdvanSix pays out 173.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. AdvanSix has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years. AdvanSix is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

98.9% of Celanese shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 86.4% of AdvanSix shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.3% of Celanese shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 5.0% of AdvanSix shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Celanese beats AdvanSix on 11 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Celanese compare to Chemours?

Celanese (NYSE:CE) and Chemours (NYSE:CC) are both mid-cap basic materials companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, media sentiment, profitability, earnings, institutional ownership, valuation, dividends and risk.

98.9% of Celanese shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 76.3% of Chemours shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of Celanese shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.9% of Chemours shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Celanese had 9 more articles in the media than Chemours. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Celanese and 0 mentions for Chemours. Celanese's average media sentiment score of 0.36 beat Chemours' score of 0.00 indicating that Celanese is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Celanese Neutral
Chemours Neutral

Celanese pays an annual dividend of $0.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.2%. Chemours pays an annual dividend of $0.35 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. Celanese pays out -1.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Chemours pays out -13.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Chemours is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Chemours has a net margin of -6.82% compared to Celanese's net margin of -11.54%. Chemours' return on equity of 52.49% beat Celanese's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Celanese-11.54% 9.92% 2.12%
Chemours -6.82%52.49%1.78%

Chemours has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Celanese. Chemours is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Celanese, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Celanese$9.49B0.65-$1.17B-$10.01N/A
Chemours$5.81B0.60-$386M-$2.64N/A

Celanese has a beta of 0.73, suggesting that its share price is 27% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Chemours has a beta of 1.39, suggesting that its share price is 39% more volatile than the broader market.

Celanese currently has a consensus price target of $67.81, indicating a potential upside of 19.75%. Chemours has a consensus price target of $24.60, indicating a potential upside of 6.08%. Given Celanese's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Celanese is more favorable than Chemours.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Celanese
1 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
Chemours
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.42

Summary

Celanese beats Chemours on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Celanese compare to DOW?

Celanese (NYSE:CE) and DOW (NYSE:DOW) are both basic materials companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, dividends, institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations, risk and media sentiment.

Celanese has higher earnings, but lower revenue than DOW. DOW is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Celanese, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Celanese$9.49B0.65-$1.17B-$10.01N/A
DOW$39.33B0.65-$2.62B-$3.99N/A

In the previous week, Celanese had 3 more articles in the media than DOW. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Celanese and 6 mentions for DOW. DOW's average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat Celanese's score of 0.36 indicating that DOW is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Celanese
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
DOW
4 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Celanese has a beta of 0.73, indicating that its share price is 27% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, DOW has a beta of 0.42, indicating that its share price is 58% less volatile than the broader market.

DOW has a net margin of -7.24% compared to Celanese's net margin of -11.54%. Celanese's return on equity of 9.92% beat DOW's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Celanese-11.54% 9.92% 2.12%
DOW -7.24%-4.29%-1.29%

Celanese pays an annual dividend of $0.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.2%. DOW pays an annual dividend of $1.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. Celanese pays out -1.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. DOW pays out -35.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. DOW is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

98.9% of Celanese shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 64.0% of DOW shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.3% of Celanese shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of DOW shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Celanese currently has a consensus price target of $67.81, indicating a potential upside of 19.75%. DOW has a consensus price target of $40.94, indicating a potential upside of 15.14%. Given Celanese's higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Celanese is more favorable than DOW.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Celanese
1 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
DOW
2 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.55

Summary

Celanese and DOW tied by winning 9 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Celanese compare to Eastman Chemical?

Eastman Chemical (NYSE:EMN) and Celanese (NYSE:CE) are both mid-cap basic materials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, profitability, valuation, earnings, risk and institutional ownership.

Eastman Chemical has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Celanese. Celanese is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Eastman Chemical, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Eastman Chemical$8.75B0.99$474M$3.4522.07
Celanese$9.49B0.65-$1.17B-$10.01N/A

Eastman Chemical has a net margin of 4.62% compared to Celanese's net margin of -11.54%. Celanese's return on equity of 9.92% beat Eastman Chemical's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Eastman Chemical4.62% 8.88% 3.52%
Celanese -11.54%9.92%2.12%

83.7% of Eastman Chemical shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 98.9% of Celanese shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.6% of Eastman Chemical shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Celanese shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Eastman Chemical pays an annual dividend of $3.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.4%. Celanese pays an annual dividend of $0.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.2%. Eastman Chemical pays out 97.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Celanese pays out -1.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Eastman Chemical has increased its dividend for 15 consecutive years. Eastman Chemical is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Eastman Chemical presently has a consensus target price of $80.25, suggesting a potential upside of 5.38%. Celanese has a consensus target price of $67.81, suggesting a potential upside of 19.75%. Given Celanese's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Celanese is more favorable than Eastman Chemical.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Eastman Chemical
0 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
Celanese
1 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

Eastman Chemical has a beta of 1.04, meaning that its stock price is 4% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Celanese has a beta of 0.73, meaning that its stock price is 27% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Celanese had 6 more articles in the media than Eastman Chemical. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Celanese and 3 mentions for Eastman Chemical. Eastman Chemical's average media sentiment score of 0.47 beat Celanese's score of 0.36 indicating that Eastman Chemical is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Eastman Chemical
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Celanese
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Summary

Eastman Chemical beats Celanese on 11 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Celanese compare to Huntsman?

Huntsman (NYSE:HUN) and Celanese (NYSE:CE) are both mid-cap basic materials companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, risk, media sentiment, institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations and valuation.

Huntsman has a beta of 0.64, suggesting that its share price is 36% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Celanese has a beta of 0.73, suggesting that its share price is 27% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Celanese had 8 more articles in the media than Huntsman. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Celanese and 1 mentions for Huntsman. Celanese's average media sentiment score of 0.36 beat Huntsman's score of 0.00 indicating that Celanese is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Huntsman
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Celanese
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Huntsman has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Celanese. Huntsman is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Celanese, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Huntsman$5.68B0.46-$284M-$1.92N/A
Celanese$9.49B0.65-$1.17B-$10.01N/A

Huntsman has a net margin of -5.83% compared to Celanese's net margin of -11.54%. Celanese's return on equity of 9.92% beat Huntsman's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Huntsman-5.83% -4.60% -1.93%
Celanese -11.54%9.92%2.12%

Huntsman presently has a consensus target price of $13.17, indicating a potential downside of 11.45%. Celanese has a consensus target price of $67.81, indicating a potential upside of 19.75%. Given Celanese's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Celanese is more favorable than Huntsman.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Huntsman
4 Sell rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.93
Celanese
1 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

Huntsman pays an annual dividend of $0.35 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. Celanese pays an annual dividend of $0.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.2%. Huntsman pays out -18.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Celanese pays out -1.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Huntsman has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years. Huntsman is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

84.8% of Huntsman shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 98.9% of Celanese shares are owned by institutional investors. 6.8% of Huntsman shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Celanese shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Celanese beats Huntsman on 12 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

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CE vs. The Competition

MetricCelaneseCHEM IndustryMaterials SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$6.21B$15.10B$4.92B$23.13B
Dividend Yield0.23%1.95%4.95%4.09%
P/E Ratio-5.6634.9723.4731.16
Price / Sales0.652.486,532.8614.72
Price / Cash4.9514.5627.3524.78
Price / Book1.394.709.484.68
Net Income-$1.17B$376.44M$156.62M$1.07B
7 Day Performance6.96%-1.71%0.47%-0.38%
1 Month Performance-18.12%-1.75%1.16%0.52%
1 Year Performance5.25%19.99%70.37%25.86%

Celanese Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
CE
Celanese
4.293 of 5 stars
$56.63
+2.5%
$67.81
+19.7%
+5.6%$6.21B$9.49BN/A11,434
ASIX
AdvanSix
2.2897 of 5 stars
$22.22
-1.0%
$22.50
+1.3%
-3.8%$599.05M$1.52B60.061,410
CC
Chemours
2.4538 of 5 stars
$21.81
-1.6%
$24.60
+12.8%
+146.2%$3.28B$5.81BN/A5,700
DOW
DOW
4.086 of 5 stars
$34.95
+3.6%
$40.94
+17.1%
+27.5%$25.19B$39.97BN/A34,600
EMN
Eastman Chemical
4.0242 of 5 stars
$76.07
+0.3%
$80.25
+5.5%
-2.5%$8.70B$8.75B22.0513,000

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