Central Securities Corporation (CET) — Stock Score Summary

Central Securities Corporation (CET) has a MoatMap StockRank of 70/100 based on Quality (55/100), Value (41/100), and Momentum (57/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. Central Securities Corp is a closed-end fund. It does not represent an operating business with a unique moat or direct thematic tailwinds.

Central Securities Corporation is a long-standing, closed-end management investment company that operates as a non-diversified fund, focusing on long-term capital appreciation. The fund employs a conservative, value-oriented investment philosophy, holding a concentrated portfolio of common stocks and private equity investments. Its competitive advantages include an exceptionally low expense ratio, a long track record of outperformance, and significant insider ownership that aligns management with shareholders.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$53.10
Market Cap$1.6B
P/E (TTM)5.80
P/E (Forward)-408.46
Price/Book0.88
Return on Equity15.8%
Debt/Equity0.15
Gross Margin100.0%
Operating Margin74.7%
Revenue Growth48.4%
Dividend Yield5.2%
Free Cash Flow$17M

Central Securities Corporation operates in the Asset Management industry, part of the Financial Services sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Central Securities Corporation’s (CET) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Central Securities Corporation (CET) is 70/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (55), Value (41), and Momentum (57) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Central Securities Corporation have an economic moat?
Central Securities Corporation (CET) has a Quality factor score of 55/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Central Securities Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Central Securities Corporation (CET) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 70/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Central Securities Corporation in?
Central Securities Corporation (CET) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Asset Management industry (United States).
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