Stock Analysis
Albemarle CorporationALB
P/E 50.26×· 5Y range 8.14–231.89×· 34th percentile of history
Sector: Basic Materials · Industry: Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers
AnalystsBuy27 analystsP/E 50.3× sits at the 34th percentile of its 5.089664613278576-year history.
Cash covers 82% of debt · Q2 2026.
PMP Verdict
Mixed fundamentals, fairly valued
Strengths
- Quality77
- Financial Health63
Risks
- Profitability28
- Growth45
Mixed picture — no clear quality or value edge.
Market context
-2.8% today· Z 1.2σ
Bull Case
- ✓Revenue CAGR 11.5% — durable top-line growth
What's happening with ALB
Profile
Strong valuation and earnings quality; moat, profitability and growth lag behind.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation82/100 · Strong
- P/E vs own history (34th pct)20/25
- FCF yield (11.9%)25/25
- P/S (1.9x)25/25
- EV/EBIT (16.6x)12/25
- Growth45/100 · Weak
- Revenue CAGR (11.5%)20/25
- Net income CAGR (n/a)0/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (n/a)0/25
- Fwd implied growth (377.4%)25/25
- Profitability28/100 · Weak
- ROIC (5.1%)5/25
- ROE (2.1%)5/25
- Net margin (3.8%)6/25
- Operating margin (11.8%)12/25
- Financial Health63/100 · Moderate
- Altman Z (2.46)18/25
- Current ratio (2.09)25/25
- Interest coverage (-1.3x)0/25
- Net cash / debt (D/A 2%)20/25
- Quality77/100 · Strong
- Piotroski F (5/9)15/25
- Beneish M (-3.38)25/25
- FCF conversion (599%)25/25
- Margin stability (σ 14.0%)12/25
- Moat19/100 · Weak
- ROIC >12% years (3/10 yrs)6/25
- Median gross margin (33.4%)13/25
- FCF-positive years (3/10 yrs)0/25
- Worst-year net margin (worst -21.9%)0/25
Risk Flags
- ⚠2 loss-making years in recent history
- ⚠Interest coverage -1.3× — thin debt cushion
About Albemarle Corporation
Albemarle is one of the world's largest lithium producers. Show more
In the lithium industry, the majority of demand comes from batteries, where lithium is used as the energy storage material, particularly in electric vehicles. Albemarle is a fully integrated lithium producer. Its upstream resources include salt brine deposits in Chile and the US and two hard rock mines in Australia, both of which are joint ventures. The company operates lithium refining plants in Chile, the US, Australia, and China. Albemarle is a global leader in the production of bromine, used in flame retardants.
Headquarters: CHARLOTTE, NC · Employees: 7,800 · Website ↗
Price History
Weekly Candlestick Chart — up to 5Y
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot · Tap any metric for its definition and grade
TTM Snapshot
trailing twelve months · YoYValuation
82AP/E (TTM)50.2xD
Grade D: ExpensivePrice / TTM EPS (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 8.1x–231.9x · 34th pct
P/FCF8.4xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative
FCF Yield11.9%A
Grade A: ValueTTM (OCF − CapEx) / Market Cap — vs own 5Y history: -17.2%–11.9% · highest in history
P/S (TTM)1.90xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 1.1x–9.9x · 31st pct
EV/EBIT16.6xB
Grade B: FairEnterprise value / TTM EBIT (D&A not in our data) — capital-structure neutral — vs own 5Y history: 14.5x–79.2x · 3rd pct
EV/Sales1.9xA
Grade A: CheapEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E10.5xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio1.07xA
Grade A: FairPrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio—
Finnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield3.17%A
Grade A: PaysTTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio22.4%A
Grade A: SafeDividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Profitability
28EROIC5.1%D
Grade D: LowNOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE2.1%D
Grade D: WeakReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA1.4%D
Grade D: WeakReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin3.8%D
Grade D: LowNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin11.8%C
Grade C: AverageTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin23.8%D
Grade D: LowGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin22.7%A
Grade A: HighFCF / Revenue
True FCF Margin22.1%A
Grade A: HighTTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost
Growth
45D+Revenue CAGR11.5%C
Grade C: OkCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR—
Compound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)—
Compound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth377.4%A
Grade A: HighAnalyst forward EPS (normalized basis) vs our GAAP TTM EPS — different bases, so extreme values usually mark cyclically depressed TTM earnings, not real growth
Dilution (5Y)+2.3%C
Grade C: DilutiveShare count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income16.9%C
Grade C: MedStock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue0.6%A
Grade A: LowTTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Financial Health
63BAltman Z-Score2.46C
Grade C: Gray zoneBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio2.09xA
Grade A: HighCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio1.35xA
Grade A: High(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage-1.3xD
Grade D: RiskyEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt Repayment0.3yA
Grade A: FastYears to repay net debt via FCF
Net Debt/EBIT0.5xA
Grade A: LowLeverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity0.19xA
Grade A: LowDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt0.82xC
Grade C: PartialCash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Quality
77B+Piotroski F-Score5/9C
Grade C: AverageFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score-3.38A
Grade A: SafeEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion598.8%A
Grade A: StrongFCF / Net Income
Margin Stability14.0%C
Grade C: AverageEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue7.8%C
Grade C: AverageTTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover0.37xD
Grade D: LowRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · 8 recordsP/S codes are the directional signal; grants, option exercises and tax withholding carry none. Form 4 doesn't flag 10b5-1 plans — scheduled sales may appear within open-market sells.
| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Wolff Alejandro Daniel Filed | Wolff Alejandro Daniel | Grant / award | +45 | |
Gagarinas Autumn M. Filed | Gagarinas Autumn M. | Grant / award | +5.2K | |
Mummert Mark Richard Filed | Mummert Mark Richard | Grant / award | +6.1K | |
Norris Eric Filed | Norris Eric | Grant / award | +10.9K | |
Hood Max Filed | Hood Max | Grant / award | +1.5K |
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| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DESALLES BARTOLOMEO EDUARDO Filed | DESALLES BARTOLOMEO EDUARDO | Grant / award | +1.4K | |
Collins Michelle T Filed | Collins Michelle T | Grant / award | +2 | |
Collins Michelle T Filed | Collins Michelle T | Grant / award | +1.3K |
More metrics — Moat, Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Moat
19EROIC >12% Years3/10 yrsD
Grade D: WeakShare of completed fiscal years with ROIC > 12% — measures multi-year capital-return durability
Gross Margin (Med.)33.4%C
Grade C: ModerateMedian annual gross margin across available fiscal years — pricing-power durability
FCF-Positive Years3/10 yrsD
Grade D: WeakShare of completed fiscal years with positive free cash flow
Net Margin Floor-21.9%D
Grade D: WeakWeakest annual net margin across completed fiscal years — recession/downcycle resilience
Per Share
EPS (TTM)$1.90
Own TTM net income / shares — same earnings basis as P/E
Cash / Share$13.83
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$87.08
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt$2.00B
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$1.63B
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt$367.25M
Total Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$10.53B
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability2.96xA
Grade A: SolidTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$11.24B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta1.37C
Grade C: VolatilePrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
How grades work: each metric is graded A–D against fixed thresholds (tap a row for the meaning). Card grades map the pillar score to A+–E — a card grade is that pillar's own score, not an average of the rows shown.
Financials as of Jun 2026 · Ratio snapshot Oct 16, 2026
Key Insights: Albemarle Corporation (ALB)
ALB is down 2.75% at the last close. Piotroski F-Score of 5/9 indicates mixed fundamentals for Albemarle Corporation. Altman Z-Score of 2.46 falls in the grey zone (1.81–2.99) — financial distress is unlikely but not ruled out. Beneish M-Score of -3.38 suggests a low likelihood of earnings manipulation. Albemarle Corporation converts about 23% of revenue into free cash flow — strong cash generation.
- Takes ~0.3 years to repay net debt from free cash flow.
- Interest coverage of -1.3× leaves little room for earnings shocks.
- Albemarle Corporation posted a net loss in 2 of 10 available completed fiscal years (2016–2025).
- At a valuation score of 82/100, ALB trades near the cheapest end of its own historical range (P/E 50.2).
- The stock currently yields 3.2% in dividends.
See how ALB ranks on the Capex Tracker — top 50 capital spenders compared.
Recent Market Moves
See all ALB moves →| Date | Session | Price | Move | Z-Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17 | Regular | 116.08 | +6.04% | 2.35 |
Frequently Asked Questions about ALB
What is the current Albemarle Corporation (ALB) stock price?
ALB is trading at $95.48 at the last market close, down 2.75% on the session. PreMarketPrice tracks ALB pre-market, intraday and after-hours prices.
Is ALB stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates Albemarle Corporation's financial health at 63/100. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is ALB stock overvalued?
Albemarle Corporation trades at a trailing P/E of 50.2 and our valuation score rates it 82/100 (higher = cheaper vs. its own history). See the Valuation History and Key Metrics sections for forward P/E, EV/EBITDA and PEG context.
When does Albemarle Corporation report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for ALB. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does Albemarle Corporation operate in?
Albemarle Corporation operates in the Basic Materials sector, within the Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers industry. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does Albemarle Corporation do?
Albemarle is one of the world's largest lithium producers.
About Albemarle Corporation (ALB) Stock
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) is a US-listed stock operating in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers industry. As of the latest update, Albemarle Corporation is trading at $95.48, down 2.75% on the day with a market capitalization of $11.2 billion. The financial health score for ALB is 63/100, which indicates good financial strength based on profitability, leverage, liquidity, and growth metrics. This page provides real-time pre-market pricing, earnings calendar, financial health analysis, and valuation metrics for ALB stock.
ALB Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
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- Pre-market price & movement: Real-time ALB stock price with percentage change, updated continuously during pre-market and regular trading hours.
- Valuation & P/E history: Historical P/E, P/S, and P/B ratios for ALB with trend analysis and normalized valuation multiples.
- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for Albemarle Corporation across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 63/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for ALB.
- Sector peers: Compare ALB against 5 other basic materials stocks on key financial metrics.
Is ALB a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate Albemarle Corporation (ALB) as an investment. The financial health score of 63/100 suggests good financial fundamentals. Valuation metrics show whether the stock is trading above or below its historical average.However, this is not financial advice — always do your own research before investing.
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