Is Albemarle Corporation (ALB) Overvalued?
We dive into why Albemarle Corporation (ALB) could be considered overvalued on 2026-07-22, based on AAII’s Value Score and Grade.Jenna Brashear
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COMPANY SUMMARY
Albemarle Corporation provides energy storage solutions worldwide. It operates through three segments: Energy Storage, Specialties, and Ketjen. The Energy Storage segment offers lithium compounds, including lithium carbonate, lithium hydroxide, and lithium chloride for use in lithium batteries used in consumer electronics and electric vehicles; power grids and solar panels; high-performance greases; and specialty glass used in consumer appliances and electronics. The Specialties segment provides bromine and highly specialized lithium solutions for various industries, such as energy, mobility, connectivity, and health comprising fire safety compounds; bromine-based specialty chemical products, including elemental bromine, alkyl bromides, inorganic bromides, brominated powdered activated carbon, and various bromine fine chemicals; lithium specialties, such as butyllithium and lithium aluminum hydride; cesium products for the chemical and pharmaceutical industries; and zirconium, barium, and titanium products for pyrotechnical applications, including airbag initiators. This segment also provides organic synthesis processes in the areas of steroid chemistry and vitamins, and various life science applications, as well as intermediates for the pharmaceutical industry; technical services, including handling and use of reactive lithium products; and recycling services for lithium-containing by-products. The Ketjen segment offers clean fuels technologies, including hydroprocessing catalysts together with isomerization and alkylation catalysts; fluidized catalytic cracking catalysts and additives; and performance catalyst solutions comprising organometallics and curatives. It serves the grid storage, automotive, aerospace, conventional energy, electronics, construction, agriculture and food, pharmaceuticals, and medical device industries. Albemarle Corporation was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Commentary & Analysis
Why Albemarle Corporation’s (ALB) Stock Is Down 5.39%
As of Friday, June 26, Albemarle Corporation’s ALB share price has dipped by 5.39%, which has investors questioning if this is right time to buy.Jenna Brashear
Why Albemarle Corporation’s (ALB) Stock Is Down 5.08%
As of Thursday, May 14, Albemarle Corporation’s ALB share price has dipped by 5.08%, which has investors questioning if this is right time to buy.Cynthia McLaughlin
Why Albemarle Corporation’s (ALB) Stock Is Up 5.98%
As of Monday, May 11, Albemarle Corporation’s ALB share price has surged by 5.98%, which has investors questioning if this is right time to sell.Cynthia McLaughlin
Why Albemarle Corporation’s (ALB) Stock Is Up 10.71%
As of Thursday, May 07, Albemarle Corporation’s ALB share price has surged by 10.71%, which has investors questioning if this is right time to sell.Michael Rose
Financial Summary
| Share Statistics | ALB | Industry Median |
Percentile (All Stocks) |
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| Market Cap (Mil) | $13,873.8 | $3,722.6 | 82% |
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| Shares Out (Mil) | 118.6 | 87.3 | 66% |
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| Institutional Ownership | 99.8% | 87.5% | 94% |
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| Float (Mil) | 117.5 | 117.5 | 64% |
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| Beta | 1.31 | 0.80 | 76% |
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| Avg Daily Volume (000s) | 2,381 | 176 | 85% |
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| Price Change (52-week) |
70.8% | 81.7% | 87% |
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| Growth | ALB | Industry Median |
Percentile (All Stocks) |
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| Sales (5yr) | 10.4% | 4.2% | 60% |
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| Net Income (5yr) | (27.4%) | 1.4% | 15% |
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| EPS (5yr) | (29.5%) | 3.2% | 8 |
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| Dividends (5yr) | 1.0% | 0.0% | 87% |
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| Cash Flow (5yr) | 23.5% | (15.3%) | 82% |
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| Estimates | Qtrly | Current Fiscal Year |
Next Fiscal Year |
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| # of Estimates | 16 | 20 | 18 | |
| Current EPS | $3.241 | $12.559 | $12.469 | |
| Month Ago EPS | $3.080 | $12.277 | $12.261 | |
| # Rev Up | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| # Rev Down | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Three Months Ago EPS | $2.385 | $8.880 | $9.225 | |
| Year/Year Chg | 38.5% | (318.0%) | (326.4%) | |
| Financials | ALB | Industry Median |
Percentile (All Stocks) |
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| Sales (TTM) (Mil) | $5,495 | $3,981 | 76% |
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| Net Income (TTM) (Mil) | ($233) | $70 | 6% |
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| EPS (TTM) | ($3.395) | $0.400 | 10% |
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| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) (Mil) | $1,081 | $388 | 82% |
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| Net Cash Flow (TTM) (Mil) | ($429) | $9 | 6% |
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| Long-Term Debt (Q1) (Mil) | $1,908 | $1,682 | 74% |
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| Enterprise Value (Q1) (Mil) | $20,772 | $5,497 | 84% |
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| Valuation | ALB | Industry Median |
Percentile (All Stocks) |
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| P/B | 1.82 | 1.48 | 48% |
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| P/E | na | 24.8 | na |
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| Dividend Yield | 1.4% | 1.3% | 71% |
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| PEG (5yr hist) | na | 2.0 | na |
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| Ratios | ALB | Industry Median |
Percentile (All Stocks) |
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| Gross Margin | 18.5% | 29.8% | 19% |
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| Net Margin | (4.2%) | 2.8% | 26% |
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| ROA | (1.4%) | 2.1% | 35% |
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| ROE | (3.0%) | 4.8% | 33% |
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| Liabilities to Assets | 33.2% | 53.6% | 24% |
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| F-Score | 6 | 5 | 69% |
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Albemarle Corporation did not pass any screens on 7/31/2026.
