Central Securities Corp. (CET) Research

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. The company also invests in short-term debt instruments issued by governmental agencies, financial institutions, and corporations. Central Securities Corp. was established on October 1, 1929, and its main office is located in New York City.

Market snapshot

Symbol
CET
Price
$52.64
Day change
+0.84%
Market cap
$1.6B
P/E ratio
5.76x
52-week range
46.75-54.65
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Asset Management

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Recent insider activity

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  • Poppe David Martin — trade (0 shares) on 2025-12-31

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