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Centurion Acquisition Corp.

ALF

Centurion Acquisition Corp. NASDAQ
$10.77 0.56% (+0.06)

Market Cap $387.05 M
52w High $10.77
52w Low $10.18
P/E 31.68
Volume 252
Outstanding Shares 35.94M

Income Statement

Period Revenue Operating Expense Net Income Net Profit Margin Earnings Per Share EBITDA
Q3-2025 $0 $0 $2.96M 0% $0.08 $0
Q2-2025 $0 $135.55K $3.05M 0% $0.08 $-135.55K
Q1-2025 $0 $149.87K $2.9M 0% $0.08 $-150K
Q4-2024 $-129K $2.69M $3.23M -2.5K% $0.19 $-154.39K
Q3-2024 $0 $0 $4.05M 0% $0.14 $-185K

What's going well?

The company is still reporting positive net income, and the lower share count means each share is worth a bit more of the company. No interest or tax burden helps keep the bottom line positive.

What's concerning?

The company has no revenue and is losing money at the operating level. All profits come from non-operating income, which may not be sustainable.

Balance Statement

Period Cash & Short-term Total Assets Total Liabilities Total Equity
Q3-2025 $305.43M $305.54M $13.79M $-13.45M
Q2-2025 $423.17K $302.62M $13.83M $288.79M
Q1-2025 $492.26K $299.56M $13.82M $285.74M
Q4-2024 $665.43K $296.66M $13.81M $282.84M
Q3-2024 $4.93M $4.93M $13.82M $19.07M

What's financially strong about this company?

The company has no debt and holds over $305 million in short-term investments, which could be liquid if needed.

What are the financial risks or weaknesses?

Shareholder equity turned deeply negative this quarter, cash is low, and the company may need to raise funds to keep operating. The sudden change in equity is a major red flag.

Cash Flow Statement

Period Net Income Cash From Operations Cash From Investing Cash From Financing Net Change Free Cash Flow
Q3-2025 $2.96M $-196.26K $0 $0 $-196.26K $-196.26K
Q2-2025 $3.05M $-69.09K $0 $0 $-69.09K $-69.09K
Q1-2025 $2.9M $-173.17K $0 $0 $-173.17K $-173.17K
Q4-2024 $3.22M $-116.49K $0 $0 $-116.49K $-116.49K
Q3-2024 $4.05M $-33.68K $0 $0 $-33.68K $-33.68K

What's strong about this company's cash flow?

No debt or dilution, and no capital spending means the business is simple and not taking on new risks. If profitability can turn into real cash, the situation could improve quickly.

What are the cash flow concerns?

Cash burn is accelerating, and the company has less than one quarter of cash left at this rate. Reported profits are not turning into cash, which is a red flag for sustainability.

5-Year Trend Analysis

A comprehensive look at Centurion Acquisition Corp.'s financial evolution and strategic trajectory over the past five years.

+ Strengths

The company’s main strengths are financial and structural rather than operational. It holds a sizable pool of cash with very little debt, providing strong liquidity and a clean balance sheet. Recent results show lower operating expenses and positive reported earnings driven by interest income. The equity base has expanded significantly, giving Centurion ample capital with which to pursue a merger in attractive technology niches.

! Risks

The central risk is the absence of a real, revenue‑generating business. Historical results show persistent operating losses, negative free cash flow, and accumulated deficits. Profitability is not yet tied to a sustainable commercial model but to temporary interest income on raised capital. Additional risks include the possibility of failing to find a suitable target in time, overpaying for a deal in a competitive tech landscape, heavy shareholder redemptions, and regulatory or market backlash against SPAC structures.

Outlook

Looking ahead, Centurion’s trajectory will hinge entirely on its ability to execute a well‑priced merger with a high‑quality technology business and then manage that business effectively. In the short term, its strong liquidity and lack of debt provide room to maneuver, but the clock on its SPAC timeline and ongoing cash burn create pressure to act. Until a specific target is announced and evaluated, the outlook remains highly uncertain and is best understood as a bet on the sponsor’s deal‑making skill rather than on existing financial performance.