Central Securities Corp.
Financial ServicesAMEX:CET · New York Stock Exchange American
+$0.68 today
Vol 0.02M · Avg 0.04M
Management
Put operating results in leadership context
Review returns on capital, executive background, insider transactions, and growth quality to judge whether management is compounding value well.
Return Metrics
ROE, ROIC & ROA over time
ROE
14.8%
avg 11.3%
ROIC
14.8%
avg 11.2%
ROA
14.8%
avg 11.3%
Analysis
ROE is currently the strongest return metric at 14.8% versus its period average of 11.3%. 2 of 3 return metrics are above their quality threshold, which helps indicate how efficiently the company turns capital and assets into profit.
Management
Key executives, compensation & ownership
| Name | Title | Compensation | Tenure | Age | Shares Owned | Ownership % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Joseph T. Malone | Vice President & Treasurer | — | — | 58 | $0.00 | <0.01% |
John C. Hill | President, Chief Executive Officer & Director | — | — | 53 | $77,373.00 | 0.26% |
Marlene A. Krumholz | Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer & Secretary | — | — | 62 | $0.00 | <0.01% |
Andrew J. O'Neill | Vice President | — | — | 53 | $88,146.00 | 0.30% |
Insider Trading
SEC Form 4 transactions — last 12 months
Buys
2
$30,525.00
Sells
0
$0.00
Net Sentiment
+$30,525.00
Net buying
Most Active
Hill John C
2 transactions
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2025 | Hill John C Direct | Buy | 500 | $50.91 | $25,455.00 | |
| Nov 7, 2025 | Hill John C Direct | Buy | 100 | $50.70 | $5,070.00 |
Analysis
Insiders reported 2 buys worth $30,525.00 and 0 sells worth $0.00 over the last 12 months. That adds up to net buying of $30,525.00. Hill John C was the most active insider with 2 transactions.
Growth Analysis
Historical CAGR & forward analyst estimates
| Metric | 10yr | 5yr | 3yr | Fwd Est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A — |
| Revenue | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A — |
| Net Income | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A — |
| EBIT | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A — |
Analysis
Analysis will appear once historical growth or forward estimates are available for this company.
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Who manages CET?
Central Securities Corp. (CET) lists 4 active executives. The top listed executive is Joseph T. Malone, Vice President & Treasurer.
Are CET insiders buying or selling?
Recent insider activity shows net buying of $1.37M.
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