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Celanese Corporation CE Acetyl Chain — Research and Development Expense

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$18M-14.3%
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Other financials

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

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Market cap$5.61B+16.0%
Enterprise value$18.61B+9.8%
P/S0.6×+0.1×

Profitability

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Gross margin20.5%-2.0pp
Operating margin-23.7%-32.7pp
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×

Where this comes from

Reported directly by Celanese Corporation in its filing.

Tagged under the XBRL concept us-gaap:ResearchAndDevelopmentExpense.

The official record: Celanese Corporation’s 10-Q, filed May 6, 2026, on SEC EDGAR. View the filing →

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Questions, answered.

What is Celanese Corporation's acetyl chain — research and development expense?
Celanese Corporation (CE) reported acetyl chain — research and development expense of $10M in Q1 2026.
How has Celanese Corporation's acetyl chain — research and development expense changed year-over-year?
Celanese Corporation's acetyl chain — research and development expense decreased by 0.0% year-over-year, from $10M to $10M.
What is the long-term trend for Celanese Corporation's acetyl chain — research and development expense?
Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), Celanese Corporation's acetyl chain — research and development expense has grown at a 0.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $40M to $40M.
What does acetyl chain — research and development expense mean?
Tracks the investment in scientific research and product innovation aimed at developing new chemical derivatives or improving existing manufacturing processes. This metric indicates the segment's commitment to long-term growth and technological leadership.