Centurion Acquisition Corp.

ALF

$10.80

-0.83%

N/A-$0.09

Financial Services

Shell Companies

NASDAQ

Active Trading

Centurion Acquisition Corp. functions as a blank check entity. Its core mission is to identify and acquire one or more operating businesses ...

Fundamental Analysis of ALF

Key Strengths

Cash in trust provides downside protection near $10.32 per share

Experienced management team with a focus on building a scaled M&A platform

Risk Factors

No operating history and no current revenue, making it speculative

Risk of failing to identify and complete a business combination within the required timeframe

Profitability

Net Margin0.00%

Operating Margin0.00%

Valuation

P/E Ratio40.79x

Current Ratio0.22

Efficiency

ROE8.93%

ROA12.80%

Fundamental Analysis of ALF

Centurion Acquisition Corp. (ALF) is a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) that went public in August 2024, raising $287.5 million. As a blank check entity, it has no operating business and its sole purpose is to identify and acquire a target company. The company's financials reflect its pre-deal status: no revenue, minimal operating expenses, and a negative cash flow from operations. However, it holds substantial cash in trust, evidenced by a book value per share of $10.33 and tangible book value per share of $10.33, which provides downside protection for investors. The current stock price of $10.76 is slightly above the trust value, indicating that the market is pricing in a small probability of a successful acquisition or a modest return on the trust investments. The company's financial metrics are largely not meaningful due to the lack of operations; for instance, margins are zero, and the P/E ratio of 34.04 is based on minimal net income from interest income on the trust. The company's return on equity is 6.5%, which is reasonable for idle cash. The key investment thesis is the management team's ability to find and acquire a viable target, and the potential upside if a successful business combination occurs. However, this comes with significant risks, including the possibility of no acquisition, shareholder redemption, and dilution. Overall, ALF is a speculative investment with a relatively low risk of losing principal (due to trust value) but with high uncertainty regarding returns.

Key Strengths of ALF

Cash in trust provides downside protection near $10.32 per share
Experienced management team with a focus on building a scaled M&A platform
No debt on balance sheet, minimizing financial risk
Low volatility and stable trading, reducing price risk
Potential for significant upside if a successful acquisition is completed
IPO raised $287.5 million, providing ample capital for a target acquisition

Risk Factors of ALF

No operating history and no current revenue, making it speculative
Risk of failing to identify and complete a business combination within the required timeframe
Shareholder redemptions could reduce trust funds and dilute value for remaining shareholders
High dependence on management's ability to execute a value-accretive deal
Warrants and units may trade with high volatility and downside risk
Regulatory and market uncertainties may impact SPAC investments

Market Cap vs Revenue & Earnings

Earnings

n/a

Revenue

n/a

Market cap

$391.36M

40.8x

P/E Ratio

0.0x

P/S Ratio

Earnings & Revenue

Last Reportedn/a

Earnings per share (EPS)n/a

Gross Margin0.00%

Net Profit Margin0.00%

Debt/Equity Ratio0.00

Profitability Bridge (Current vs YoY)

How gross, operating and net margins shifted versus last year.

Revenue / Net Income / FCF History (USD B)

Growth Signals of ALF

Metric	Current	Previous	YoYYear-over-Year change: current quarter versus the same quarter last year.	QoQQuarter-over-Quarter change: current quarter versus the immediately previous quarter.	Signal
Revenue	—	—	—	—	Flat
Diluted EPS	—	—	—	—	Flat
Free Cash Flow	—	—	—	—	Flat

Profitability of ALF

Metric	Current	Previous	YoYYear-over-Year change: current quarter versus the same quarter last year.	QoQQuarter-over-Quarter change: current quarter versus the immediately previous quarter.	Signal
Net Margin	—	0.00%	—	—	Flat
Operating Margin	—	0.00%	—	—	Flat
ROE	—	—	—	—	Flat

Financial Health of ALF

Metric	Current	Previous	YoYYear-over-Year change: current quarter versus the same quarter last year.	QoQQuarter-over-Quarter change: current quarter versus the immediately previous quarter.	Signal
Current Ratio	—	0.217	—	—	Flat
Quick Ratio	—	0.217	—	—	Flat
Debt / Equity	—	0.000	—	—	Flat

Valuation of ALF

Metric	Current	Previous	YoYYear-over-Year change: current quarter versus the same quarter last year.	QoQQuarter-over-Quarter change: current quarter versus the immediately previous quarter.	Signal
P/E	—	88.03x	—	—	Flat
P/B	—	6.48x	—	—	Flat

Supply Chain of ALF

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