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Celanese Corporation

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Celanese is a global leader in the production of high-performance engineered polymers and acetyl products, serving as a critical supplier of intermediate chemicals to nearly every major industry.

Market cap
$5.19B-22.1%
Revenue$9.5B-5.5%
Net income-$1.1B+33.7%
Free cash flow$878.0M+71.8%
EPS (diluted)-$10.18+33.9%
Trailing twelve months · change vs. prior year

Earnings

Next report

Aug 5, 2026 (In 3 weeks)
Revenue estimate$2.7B
EPS estimate$2.23

Financials

Q1 2026

Income statement

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Revenue$2.3B-2.2%
Gross profit$468.0M-1.3%
Operating income$214.0M+29.7%
Net income$44.0M+283%
EPS (diluted)$0.40+282%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$1.8B+84.9%
Total debt$14.8B+12.2%
Total equity$4.1B-20.9%
Total assets$21.7B-6.3%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow$76.0M+105%
CapEx$66.0M-35.3%
Free cash flow$10.0M+115%

Valuation & ratios

Valuation

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Market cap$5.19B-22.1%
Enterprise value$18.19B-4.2%
P/S0.6×-0.1×

Profitability

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Gross margin20.5%-2.0pp
Net margin-11.7%-2.7pp
FCF margin9.2%+4.2pp

Returns & leverage

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Return on equity-24.2%-2.6pp
Debt / equity3.6×+1.1×
Current ratio1.4×-0.6×

Segments

By geography

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Europe and Africa$799.0M+3.4%
Asia-Pacific$776.0M-5.7%
North America$705.0M-4.1%
South America$57.0M-1.7%

By segment

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Engineered Materials$1.3B+3.0%
Acetyl Chain$1.0B-7.2%
Other-

Competitors

Profile

Celanese is a global leader in the production of high-performance engineered polymers and acetyl products, serving as a critical supplier of intermediate chemicals to nearly every major industry. The company leverages proprietary technology and a competitive cost structure to manufacture essential materials for diverse applications ranging from automotive and medical to consumer electronics and energy storage. Its value proposition is built on operational excellence, a differentiated business model, and the ability to deliver customized technical solutions to a global customer base.

Competitive position

A global leader in acetyl products and engineered polymers with a highly competitive cost structure and significant scale across 51 production facilities.

GeographiesNorth America, Europe, Asia
Customer segmentsAutomotive, Healthcare, Industrial, Consumer Goods, Construction
Business modelManufacturing, B2B, Proprietary Technology Licensing
SuppliersRaw chemical feedstock suppliers, Natural gas providers, Energy utility companies
CustomersOriginal Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), Industrial chemical processors, Textile manufacturers, Construction contractors
Listed2005
Employees12.4K
CEOScott A. Richardson
IndustryChemicals
FilingsSEC EDGAR

Questions, answered.

What is Celanese Corporation's market cap?
Celanese Corporation (CE) has a market capitalization of $5.2B and trades on NYSE.
What is Celanese Corporation's revenue and profitability?
Celanese Corporation generated $9.5B in trailing twelve-month revenue with a net loss of $1.1B, representing a net margin of -11.7%. Gross margin stands at 20.5%, with free cash flow of $878.0M. These figures are based on the Q1 2026 filing.
Who are Celanese Corporation's competitors?
Celanese Corporation's key competitors include Eastman Chemical Company, Dow Inc., LyondellBasell Industries, and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
What subsidiaries does Celanese Corporation have?
Celanese Corporation's subsidiaries include Celanese US Holdings LLC.
Where is Celanese Corporation headquartered?
Celanese Corporation is headquartered in United States of America and employs approximately 12,410 people. It has been publicly traded since 2005.