Albemarle Corporation

As of June 30, 2026, Albemarle Corporation carries a market capitalization of 15.60B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 17.81B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Albemarle Corporation's next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for November 4, 2026.

As of June 30, 2026, Albemarle Corporation has 117.99M shares outstanding.

As of June 30, 2026, Albemarle Corporation trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 335.73. The price-to-sales ratio is 3.26, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 2.40.

As of June 30, 2026, Albemarle Corporation trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 24.67 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 3.73 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 87.47 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. Albemarle Corporation trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 12.75, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 17.81B versus a market cap of 15.60B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

As of June 30, 2026, Albemarle Corporation maintains a current ratio of 2.09, meaning it holds 2.1x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 17.82, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 5.17 demonstrates adequate ability to service its debt obligations.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Albemarle Corporation posted a return on equity (ROE) of 0.72, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) is negative at -0.77, so the business is destroying capital rather than earning a return above its cost of capital. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 1.35, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 0.74, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 602,218.56 in revenue per employee across its workforce of 7,925.00, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers. Inventory turnover of 2.98 indicates how many times Albemarle Corporation sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Albemarle Corporation recorded 195.72M in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 141.10, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 138.71M, leaving 181.10M in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

As of the close on October 22, 2026, Albemarle Corporation's stock has gained approximately 2.30% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 118.12, while the 200-day moving average is 124.50.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Albemarle Corporation generated 4.77B in revenue and converted that into 181.10M in net income, yielding earnings per share of 1.84. EBITDA reached 722.10M, while operating income came in at 655.38M.

As of June 30, 2026, Albemarle Corporation holds 1.32B in cash and equivalents against 1.52B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 198.00M. Total book value stands at 6.50B, with working capital of 1.66B providing operational flexibility.

Albemarle Corporation produced 1.45B in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Albemarle Corporation posted a gross margin of 23.81, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 13.73 and net profit margin of 3.79 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Albemarle Corporation paid dividends of 2.45 per share. The dividend payout ratio of 114.82 exceeds 100%, meaning the company is distributing more than it earns and funding the dividend from cash reserves, asset sales, or borrowing, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Free cash flow yield stands at 8.98, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield reaches 10.96, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to Albemarle Corporation shareholders.

Albemarle Corporation's most recent stock split took place on March 2, 2007 with a 1:2 split ratio.

As of June 30, 2026, Albemarle Corporation has an Altman Z-Score of 3.45, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.