Albemarle Corporation (ALB) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 1280 data points (2021-09-13 to 2026-10-16)
Albemarle is one of the world's largest lithium producers. In the lithium industry, the majority of demand comes from batteries, where lithium is used as the energy storage material, particularly i...
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 50.26 (historical range: 8.14–231.89, median: 104.80), placing it at the 34th percentile — below its historical average, P/S ratio of 1.91 (range: 1.15–9.95, 31th percentile — below its historical average), EV/EBITDA of 16.66 (range: 14.51–79.20, 3th percentile).
Over the historical period (2021-09-13 to 2026-10-16), Albemarle Corporation's P/E ratio has contracted by 28% over the observed period (from an average of 101.3 to 73.2).
Albemarle Corporation trades well below its historical valuation range across most metrics.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Median | %ile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 50.26 | 104.80 | 34th | below its historical average |
| P/S Ratio | 1.91 | 3.96 | 31th | below its historical average |
| EV/EBITDA | 16.66 | 28.58 | 3th | cheap relative to its history |
| FCF Yield | 11.91% | 2.26% | 100th | cheap relative to its history |
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) Valuation & P/E History
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) is a US-listed stock operating in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers industry currently trading at $95.28 with a market capitalization of $11.2 billion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for ALB based on 1280 data points covering 2021-09-13 to 2026-10-16. The P/E ratio of 50.26 is below the historical median of 104.80, placing ALB at the 34th percentile of its valuation range. The P/S ratio of 1.91 compares to a median of 3.96.
ALB Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows Albemarle Corporation's current and historical valuation multiples, including P/E ratio, P/S ratio, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and dividend yield. Each metric is compared to its own historical range to determine whether ALB is currently trading above or below its typical valuation levels.
- P/E ratio: Price-to-earnings measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A P/E above the historical median suggests ALB is expensively valued; below the median suggests it is cheap.
- P/S ratio: Price-to-sales is useful for companies with volatile or negative earnings. Lower P/S relative to history may indicate value.
- EV/EBITDA: Enterprise value to EBITDA adjusts for debt and cash, providing a capital-structure-neutral valuation measure for Albemarle Corporation.
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is ALB Overvalued or Undervalued?
Albemarle Corporation trades well below its historical valuation range across most metrics. The overall valuation percentile of 23 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive ALB is relative to its own history. A percentile below 25 suggests the stock may be undervalued, while a percentile above 75 suggests it may be overvalued.
However, valuation is only one factor in investment decisions. A stock can remain "overvalued" for years if growth accelerates, or "undervalued" if the business deteriorates. Always combine valuation analysis with financial statement analysis and the full ALB analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.ALB trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.