Celanese Stock - Friday check on sector and peers

Celanese stock sits in the middle of the US chemicals pack going into the weekend. A look at how the specialty materials producer stacks up against key peers and what analysts currently expect.

Edited by ad hoc news Sector & Peer-Group Desk. Verified prior to publication on 06/19/2026, 17:26 CET. Details in the imprint.

Celanese (US1510201049) is one of several US-listed chemical names that have traded sideways in recent weeks. With no fresh company news on Friday from Investor Relations or major wire services, the focus shifts to how the stock compares within its sector and peer group.

How Celanese lines up in chemicals

Celanese stock most recently closed at $51.14 on the New York Stock Exchange, giving the company a market capitalization of about $5.61 billion according to MarketBeat data as of 06/18/2026. MarketBeat describes Celanese as a global chemical and specialty materials producer.

That valuation places Celanese firmly in the mid-cap bracket among US-listed chemical and materials companies. Larger diversified peers such as Dow and LyondellBasell typically command higher market caps, while more niche specialty players can range from small-cap to large-cap depending on portfolio breadth and end markets.

Peer-group snapshot and analyst view

On valuation metrics, third-party data providers point to a negative trailing price-to-earnings ratio for Celanese, reflecting recent net losses under US GAAP. TradingKey, for example, cites a P/E around -5 on recent data, which is unusual compared with profitable sector peers. TradingKey also notes a mid-range valuation score within the chemicals group.

Consensus analyst opinion remains moderately constructive despite the mixed earnings history. MarketBeat aggregates a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target near $67.81, implying double-digit percentage upside from recent levels if those targets prove accurate.

The product engine behind the stock

Celanese generates revenue primarily from engineered materials and acetyl chain products, supplying polymers, resins and chemical intermediates into automotive, electronics, medical, construction and consumer goods applications. Core offerings include engineered polymers used in high-performance components and acetate tow used in filtration and other industrial uses.

Where the stock trades today

Celanese shares (US1510201049) trade on the New York Stock Exchange at $51.14 as of 06/18/2026, 15:59 Eastern Time.

Celanese at a glance

• Company: Celanese Corp.
• ISIN: US1510201049
• WKN: 575300
• Ticker: CE
• Venue: NYSE
• Price (as of 06/18/2026, 15:59 Eastern Time): 51.14 USD
• Market cap: 5.61 billion USD (as of 06/18/2026)
• Sector / Industry: Chemicals / Specialty Materials
• Index membership: Standard & Poor's 500 index
• Next earnings date: not officially scheduled

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