What is the rating for LEU stock?

CENTRUS ENERGY CORP (LEU) has a "Strong Buy" rating based on our 6-factor quantitative model. It has a composite score of 89.8 and ranks #503 out of 7,333 stocks in our coverage universe with a 5-star rating.

Is LEU a good stock to buy?

Based on our quantitative analysis, LEU receives a "Strong Buy" rating with 5 out of 5 stars. Key factors include: Quality score of 76.02, Value score of 50, and Momentum score of 62.27. The timing score is 45, indicating "Neutral" entry conditions. This is not investment advice - please conduct your own research.

What sector is LEU in?

CENTRUS ENERGY CORP (LEU) operates in the Mining sector, specifically in the Non-Metallic And Industrial Metal Mining industry. It has a market capitalization of $0.00 billion.

What is LEU's P/E ratio?

LEU has a P/E (Price-to-Earnings) ratio of 72.43x. This helps investors assess whether the stock is trading at a premium or discount relative to its earnings.

What is LEU's market cap?

CENTRUS ENERGY CORP (LEU) has a market capitalization of $0.00 billion, making it a micro-cap stock.

What are the risks of investing in LEU?

Key risk factors for LEU include: higher volatility, elevated debt levels, and general market risk. As with all investments, there is risk of loss.

How does LEU compare to peers?

Within the Mining sector, LEU ranks #503 overall with a quality score of 76.02/100 and value score of 50/100.

What is LEU's revenue growth?

LEU has revenue growth of -60.4% year-over-year.

What is LEU's composite score?

CENTRUS ENERGY CORP (LEU) has a composite score of 89.8/100, which places it at rank #503 out of 7,333 stocks. This score is derived from our proprietary 6-factor quantitative model that evaluates quality, value, momentum, investment efficiency, stability, and short interest.

How does LEU compare to the S&P 500?

LEU ranks in the top 93% of all stocks in our coverage universe with a composite score of 89.8. This places it well above the market median.

What are the bull and bear cases for LEU?

Bull case: LEU scores highest in quality at 76.02/100, indicating strong performance in this area. Bear case: The weakest factor is stability at 20.06/100, which may present a risk. Our overall assessment is Strong Buy with 5 out of 5 stars.

What is LEU's momentum score?

LEU has a momentum score of 62.27/100, placing it in the moderate category.

When is LEU's next earnings date?

For the latest earnings date and analysis for LEU, visit our earnings calendar or check the LEU stock page for real-time updates. Our AI-generated earnings reports provide in-depth analysis after each quarterly report.

Is LEU a good stock to buy right now?

Based on our 6-factor quantitative model, CENTRUS ENERGY CORP (LEU) receives a "Strong Buy" rating with a composite score of 89.8/100. It is ranked #503 out of 7,333 stocks. Key factor scores: Quality 76/100, Value 50/100, Momentum 62/100. The timing signal is "Neutral". This is quantitative analysis only — not investment advice.

What is the stock rating for LEU?

CENTRUS ENERGY CORP (LEU) has a "Strong Buy" rating and 5-star score. The composite score of 89.8 ranks it #503 among 7,333 U.S. stocks. Ratings are updated weekly using academically-proven factor models.

What sector is LEU in?

CENTRUS ENERGY CORP operates in the Mining sector (Non-Metallic And Industrial Metal Mining industry) with a market cap of $0. It is classified as a micro-cap stock.

Does LEU pay a dividend?

LEU does not currently pay a regular dividend. The company may be reinvesting profits for growth.

What is LEU's P/E ratio?

LEU has a trailing P/E ratio of 72.43x. The Mining sector average is 13.7x. This above-average P/E reflects growth expectations or premium valuation.

How profitable is LEU?

LEU's quality factor score is 76/100. Gross margin: 22.4%. ROE: 7.2% vs sector average 3.7%. Margins are moderate to low, reflecting competitive market dynamics.

How is LEU valued compared to peers?

LEU's value factor score is 50/100 (higher = cheaper). Key multiples: P/E 72.4x, EV/EBITDA 173.1x. Valuation is roughly in line with peers.

What is LEU's debt level?

LEU's debt-to-equity ratio is 154%. Sector average: 30%. Elevated leverage increases credit risk.

LEU has a beta of 1.83, meaning it amplifies market moves. Stability score: 20/100.

Does LEU have high short interest?

LEU's short interest factor score is 45/100 (higher = less short selling). Elevated short interest may indicate bearish sentiment or short squeeze potential.

LEU Stock Analysis — CENTRUS ENERGY CORP Price Target & Forecast 2027

Data Series	1D	5D	1M	YTD	1Y	3Y	5Y	10Y
LEU	-3.97%	-0.56%	-34.52%	-16.55%	+126.31%	-	-	-
Industry Proxy XLB	-0.11%	+0.32%	+5.94%	+16.87%	-40.19%	-	-	-
U.S. Market SPY	-0.56%	+0.70%	-0.50%	+1.08%	+15.94%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Market	-3.41%	-1.26%	-34.02%	-17.63%	+110.37%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Sector	-3.85%	-0.88%	-40.46%	-33.42%	+166.49%	-	-	-

WACC \ GROWTH	-7.0%	-6.0%	-5.0% *	-4.0%	-3.0%
12.7%	$18	$19	$20	$21	$22
13.7%	$17	$18	$19	$19	$20
14.7% *	$16	$16	$17	$18	$19
15.7%	$15	$15	$16	$17	$17
16.7%	$14	$14	$15	$15	$16

Metric	LEU	Benchmark	Variance
P/E Ratio	72.4x	13.7x	+428%
EV/EBITDA	173.1x	5.3x	+3185%
Price / Book	5.2x	1.6x	+234%
Price / Sales	11.1x	1.4x	+684%

Stock Entity	Score▼	Quality	Value	Momentum	P/E Ratio	ROE	Gross Margin	Net Margin	Rev Growth	D/E Ratio	Market Cap	Compare
RIO RIO TINTO PLC	100	84	33	82	-	83.8%	23.0%	23.1%	-	26.0x	$163.8B	VS
TRX TRX GOLD Corp	97	72	29	97	-	54.2%	41.6%	11.4%	-	2.0x	$525M	VS
BVN BUENAVENTURA MINING CO INC	96	63	26	92	27.5x	48.1%	50.1%	31.4%	-	0.0x	$10.2B	VS
PARR PAR PACIFIC HOLDINGS, INC.	95	58	50	75	7.2x	19.8%	-	3.7%	-0.2%	53.0x	$0	VS
LEU CENTRUS ENERGY CORP	90	76	50	62	72.4x	7.2%	22.4%	13.1%	-60.4%	154.0x	$0
IAUX i-80 Gold Corp.	90	32	40	93	-	-229.4%	12.1%	-208.9%	178.2%	50.0x	$1.6B	VS
DNN DENISON MINES CORP.	82	25	40	92	-	-64.6%	-	-	-	0.0x	$3.8B	VS
CRK COMSTOCK RESOURCES INC	81	62	50	52	53.5x	3.6%	-	5.8%	82.3%	136.0x	$0	VS
GLDG GoldMining Inc.	80	25	40	85	-	-96.2%	-	-	-	0.0x	$352M	VS
PZG Paramount Gold Nevada Corp.	80	25	40	97	-	-47.1%	-	-	-100.0%	89.0x	$204M	VS
CLB Core Laboratories Inc. /DE/	80	66	16	66	22.0x	13.7%	20.6%	7.0%	3.0%	42.0x	$816M	VS

Key Ratio	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016
Gross Margin %	22.4%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.2%	0.4%	0.1%	0.1%
Operating Margin %	3.6%	0.1%	0.1%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	-0.1%	-0.1%	-0.2%	-0.2%
EBITDA Margin %	8.3%	11.2%	10.9%	16.4%	20.3%	22.9%	24.2%	-4.0%	-49.5%	-2.5%	-15.6%
Net Margin %	13.1%	0.2%	0.2%	0.3%	0.2%	0.6%	0.2%	-0.1%	-0.1%	0.1%	-0.2%
FCF Margin %	-	-	-	-	-	-	25.7%	19.8%	-19.1%	-20.0%	21.5%
ROE %	7.2%	10.2%	45.4%	261.3%	-70.4%	-123.3%	-17.0%	4.9%	32.3%	-5.6%	28.5%
ROA %	2.3%	3.2%	6.7%	10.6%	7.4%	30.6%	11.2%	-3.6%	-18.2%	1.8%	-9.4%
ROIC %	1.4%	2.0%	6.0%	34.0%	218.3%	-	-	-	-	-	-

Line Item	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
	$360M	$449M	$442M	$320M	$294M	$298M	$247M	$210M	$193M	$218M	$311M	$418M
	—	$331M	$331M	$208M	$176M	$184M	—	—	—	—	—	—
	$91M	$118M	$112M	$112M	$118M	$115M	$98M	$33M	-$18M	$57M	$45M	$418M
Gross Margin	22.4%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.2%	0.4%	0.1%	0.1%	0.2%
	—	$36M	$36M	$36M	$34M	$36M	—	—	—	—	—	—
Research & Development	—	$17M	$17M	$14M	$15M	$2M	$3M	$15M	$26M	$16M	$48M	—
Depreciation	—	—	—	—	—	—	$7M	$7M	$7M	$12M	$13M	$14M
Total Operating Expenses	—	$67M	$64M	$60M	$58M	$46M	—	—	—	—	—	—
	$30M	$50M	$48M	$52M	$60M	$68M	$51M	-$20M	-$92M	-$18M	-$62M	$268M
EBITDA	$30M	$50M	$48M	$52M	$60M	$68M	$60M	-$8M	-$96M	-$6M	-$49M	-$155M
Operating Margin	3.6%	0.1%	0.1%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	-0.1%	-0.1%	-0.2%	-0.2%	-0.4%
EBITDA Margin	8.3%	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
	—	—	—	—	—	—	$100K	$3M	$4M	-$28M	$7M	—
	—	$86M	$73M	$85M	$68M	$136M	—	—	—	—	—	—
Income Tax Expense	—	$8M	-$200K	$100K	$16M	-$39M	-$1M	$300K	$0	-$100K	-$600K	-$300K
	$55M	$78M	$73M	$84M	$52M	$175M	$54M	-$17M	-$104M	$12M	-$67M	$268M
Net Margin	13.1%	0.2%	0.2%	0.3%	0.2%	0.6%	0.2%	-0.1%	-0.1%	0.1%	-0.2%	-0.4%
	$4.33	$4.33	$4.49	$5.55	$3.47	$10.03	$0.59	$-2.54	$-12.23	$0.58	$-7.36	-
Diluted EPS	$4.33	$3.90	$4.47	$5.44	$3.38	$9.75	$0.59	$-2.54	$-12.23	$0.58	$-7.36	-
Weighted Avg Basic	—	18M	16M	15M	15M	13M	—	—	—	—	—	—
Weighted Avg Diluted	—	20M	16M	16M	15M	14M	—	—	—	—	—	—

CENTRUS ENERGY CORP (LEU) Stock Analysis — March 2026 Rating, Price, and Forecast

Last updated: March 2026

Company Overview — What Does CENTRUS ENERGY CORP Do?

Centrus Energy Corp. supplies nuclear fuel and services for the nuclear power industry in the United States, Japan, Belgium, and internationally. The company operates through two segments, Low-Enriched Uranium (LEU) and Technical Solutions. The LEU segment sells separative work units (SWU) component of LEU; SWU and natural uranium components of LEU; and natural uranium for utilities that operate nuclear power plants. The Technical Solutions segment offers technical, manufacturing, engineering, procurement, construction, and operations services to public and private sector customers, including the American Centrifuge engineering and testing activities. 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. CENTRUS ENERGY CORP (LEU) is classified as a micro-cap stock in the Mining sector, specifically within the Non-Metallic And Industrial Metal Mining industry. The company is led by CEO Daniel B. Poneman and employs approximately 280 people, headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland. With a market capitalization of $0, LEU is one of the notable companies in the Mining sector.

CENTRUS ENERGY CORP (LEU) Stock Rating — Strong Buy (March 2026)

As of March 2026, CENTRUS ENERGY CORP receives a Strong Buy rating with a composite score of 89.8/100 and 5 out of 5 stars from the Blank Capital Research quantitative model.LEU ranks #503 out of 7,333 stocks in our coverage universe. Within the Mining sector, CENTRUS ENERGY CORP ranks #66 of 258 stocks, placing it in the upper half of its Mining peers. The rating is generated by a multi-factor model that weighs quality (30%), momentum (25%), value (15%), investment (10%), stability (10%), and short interest (10%).

LEU Stock Price and 52-Week Range

CENTRUS ENERGY CORP (LEU) currently trades at $200.53. The stock lost $7.47 (3.6%) in the most recent trading session. Recent trading volume was 508K shares, suggesting relatively thin trading activity.

Is LEU Overvalued or Undervalued? — Valuation Analysis

CENTRUS ENERGY CORP (LEU) carries a value factor score of 50/100 in the Blank Capital model, indicating fair valuation relative to historical norms. The trailing price-to-earnings ratio is 72.43x, compared to the Mining sector average of 13.73x — a premium of 428%. The price-to-book ratio stands at 5.21x, versus the sector average of 1.56x. The price-to-sales ratio is 11.06x, compared to 1.41x for the average Mining stock. On an enterprise value basis, LEU trades at 173.11x EV/EBITDA, versus 5.27x for the sector.

Overall, LEU's valuation appears roughly in line with sector benchmarks, suggesting the market is pricing the stock fairly given its current fundamentals and growth trajectory. Neither deep value nor significantly overpriced, the stock occupies a middle ground on valuation.

CENTRUS ENERGY CORP Profitability — ROE, Margins, and Quality Score

CENTRUS ENERGY CORP (LEU) earns a quality factor score of 76/100, reflecting elite profitability and capital efficiency that places it among the highest-quality businesses in the market. The return on equity (ROE) is 7.2%, compared to the Mining sector average of 3.7%, which is below typical expectations for high-quality companies. Return on assets (ROA) comes in at 2.3% versus the sector average of 3.1%.

On a margin basis, CENTRUS ENERGY CORP reports gross margins of 22.4%, compared to 44.2% for the sector. The operating margin is 3.6% (sector: 7.6%). Net profit margin stands at 13.1%, versus 5.8% for the average Mining stock. Revenue growth is running at -60.4% on a trailing basis, compared to 0.3% for the sector. These metrics collectively paint a picture of a highly profitable business with durable competitive advantages.

LEU Debt, Balance Sheet, and Financial Health

CENTRUS ENERGY CORP has a debt-to-equity ratio of 154.0%, compared to the Mining sector average of 29.5%. This elevated leverage warrants close monitoring, as it increases the company's sensitivity to rising interest rates and economic downturns. The current ratio is 5.00x, indicating strong short-term liquidity. Total debt on the balance sheet is $1.17B.

LEU has a beta of 1.83, meaning it is more volatile than the broader market — a $10,000 investment in LEU would be expected to move 83.0% more than the S&P 500 on any given day. The stability factor score for CENTRUS ENERGY CORP is 20/100, suggesting elevated price swings that may be unsuitable for conservative portfolios.

CENTRUS ENERGY CORP Revenue and Earnings History — Quarterly Trend

In TTM 2026, CENTRUS ENERGY CORP reported revenue of $360M and earnings per share (EPS) of $4.33. Net income for the quarter was $55M. Gross margin was 2239.5%. Operating income came in at $30M.

In FY 2025, CENTRUS ENERGY CORP reported revenue of $449M and earnings per share (EPS) of $4.33. Net income for the quarter was $78M. Gross margin was 26.2%. Revenue grew 1.5% year-over-year compared to FY 2024. Operating income came in at $50M.

In Q3 2025, CENTRUS ENERGY CORP reported revenue of $75M and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.21. Net income for the quarter was $4M. Gross margin was -5.7%. Revenue grew 29.8% year-over-year compared to Q3 2024. Operating income came in at $-17M.

In Q2 2025, CENTRUS ENERGY CORP reported revenue of $155M and earnings per share (EPS) of $1.63. Net income for the quarter was $29M. Gross margin was 34.9%. Revenue grew -18.3% year-over-year compared to Q2 2024. Operating income came in at $34M.

Over the past 8 quarters, CENTRUS ENERGY CORP has demonstrated a growth trajectory, with revenue expanding from $189M to $360M. Investors analyzing LEU stock should weigh these quarterly trends alongside the valuation and quality metrics discussed above.

LEU Dividend Yield and Income Analysis

CENTRUS ENERGY CORP (LEU) does not currently pay a dividend. This is common among smaller companies in the Non-Metallic And Industrial Metal Mining industry that prefer to reinvest cash flows into business expansion rather than returning capital to shareholders. Income-focused investors looking for Mining dividend stocks may want to explore other Mining stocks or use the stock screener to filter by dividend yield.

LEU Momentum and Technical Analysis Profile

CENTRUS ENERGY CORP (LEU) has a momentum factor score of 62/100, reflecting neutral trend characteristics. The stock is neither significantly outperforming nor underperforming the broader market on a momentum basis. The investment factor score is 26/100, which measures capital allocation efficiency and asset growth patterns. The short interest score of 45/100 reflects moderate short selling activity.

LEU vs Competitors — Mining Sector Ranking and Peer Comparison

Within the Mining sector, CENTRUS ENERGY CORP (LEU) ranks #66 out of 258 stocks based on the Blank Capital composite score. This places LEU in the upper half of all Mining stocks in our coverage universe. Key competitors and sector peers include RIO TINTO PLC (RIO) with a score of 99.6/100, TRX GOLD Corp (TRX) with a score of 96.8/100, BUENAVENTURA MINING CO INC (BVN) with a score of 96.4/100, PAR PACIFIC HOLDINGS, INC. (PARR) with a score of 94.5/100, and i-80 Gold Corp. (IAUX) with a score of 89.5/100.

Comparing LEU against the S&P 500 benchmark is also instructive for understanding relative performance. Investors can view the full LEU vs S&P 500 (SPY) comparison to assess how CENTRUS ENERGY CORP stacks up against the broader market across all factor dimensions.

LEU Next Earnings Date

No upcoming earnings date has been announced for CENTRUS ENERGY CORP (LEU) at this time. Check the earnings calendar for the latest scheduling updates across all stocks in our coverage universe.

Should You Buy LEU? — Investment Thesis Summary

The bull case for CENTRUS ENERGY CORP rests on several quantitative strengths. The quality score of 76/100 indicates above-average profitability and business fundamentals. Price momentum is positive at 62/100, suggesting the trend favors buyers. High volatility (stability score 20/100) increases portfolio risk.

In summary, CENTRUS ENERGY CORP (LEU) earns a Strong Buy rating with a composite score of 89.8/100 as of March 2026. The rating is derived from the Blank Capital Research methodology, which combines six factor dimensions into a single quantitative ranking. Investors should consider these quantitative signals alongside their own fundamental research, risk tolerance, and investment time horizon before making buy or sell decisions on LEU stock.

Related Resources for LEU Investors

Explore more research and tools: LEU vs S&P 500 comparison, top Mining stocks, stock screener, our methodology, quality factor explained, value factor explained, momentum factor explained. Compare LEU head-to-head with peers: LEU vs RIO, LEU vs TRX, LEU vs BVN.

Business quality

Valuation edge

Market alpha

Unlock Investment Thesis

Unlock Performance & Technicals

Unlock Valuation Tools

Institutional peer matrix

Dispersion: efficiency vs. valuation

Lateral intelligence network

Unlock Financial Statements

Unlock Ownership & Management

Intelligence Feed

Is DOE’s US$900 Million HALEU Deal Reshaping The Investment Case For Centrus Energy (LEU)?

Centrus Energy Expands HALEU Role As Russian Ban Reshapes Uranium Supply

Russia and Ukraine agree local truce to allow repairs at Europe’s largest nuclear power plant

Centrus Energy Corp. Class A Common Stock Unusual Options Activity

Did Centrus’ HALEU Contract and Plant Build‑Out Just Shift Centrus Energy’s (LEU) Investment Narrative?

Unlock Earnings Transcripts

Institutional Intelligence FAQ

Comments

Institutional Benchmarks

Get alerted on rating changes