Is Central Securities Corp. a good dividend stock?

Central Securities Corp. (CET) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 0.59%. Review its dividend history, payout consistency and growth to judge whether it fits your income strategy.

What is CET's dividend yield?

The dividend yield for CET stock is currently 0.59%.

How much does CET pay in dividends per year?

Central Securities Corp. pays an annual dividend of $0.3100 per share over the trailing twelve months.

How often does CET pay dividends?

CET stock pays dividends annually.

Is CET's dividend growing?

Central Securities Corp.'s 3-year dividend CAGR is -23.78%.

CET Stock Price, Chart, Stats & News

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Overview Dividend safety Dividends Fundamentals

Central Securities Corp. (CET) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 0.59% as of Jun 29, 2026. It pays $0.3100 per share over the trailing twelve months and distributes annually. Its dividend has grown at a 9.16% 5-year compound annual rate.

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Market cap

5.70x

Current P/E

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Forward P/E

0.59%

Dividend yield

$0.3100

CET dividend

Dividend safety

Strong

Dividend coverage looks healthy — CET pays out about 3% of earnings.

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CET chart

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Fundamentals

Gross margin	40.21%
Operating margin	305.02%
Pretax margin	305.02%
Net margin	305.02%
Effective tax rate	–
ROA	14.81%
ROE	15.36%
D/E	0.00x
Interest coverage ratio	–

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CET valuation

P/E	5.70x
P/S	16.54x
P/B	0.79x
P/CF	53.66x
P/FCF	54.63x
P/OCF	53.66x
PEG	0.23x
EV multiple	5.40x

About

Central Securities Corporation functions as a publicly traded entity specializing in investment management. The firm primarily allocates capital within the United States' public stock markets. Additionally, it broadens its investment portfolio to include a diverse range of assets such as various bonds (including convertible and preferred types), warrants, options, and real estate.