Albemarle Corporation

Albemarle Corporation

92.47
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-2.17
(-2.29%)
2.27EPS
277.44P/E
15.96BMarket Cap
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Total Valuation

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As of June 30, 2026, Albemarle Corporation carries a market capitalization of 15.96B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 18.70B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Market Cap15.96B
Enterprise Value18.70B

Important Dates

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

Earnings Date11/4/2026

Share Statistics

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

Shares Outstanding117.99M

Valuation Ratios

As of June 30, 2026, Albemarle Corporation trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 277.44. The price-to-sales ratio is 2.70, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 1.98.

PE Ratio277.44
PS Ratio2.70
PB Ratio1.98
P/TBV Ratio2.51
P/FCF Ratio9.21
P/OCF Ratio8.85

Enterprise Valuation

As of June 30, 2026, Albemarle Corporation trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 20.92 - 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 3.16 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 74.17 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 10.81, 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 18.70B versus a market cap of 15.96B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

EV / Sales3.16
EV / EBITDA20.92
EV / EBIT74.17
EV / FCF10.81

Financial Position

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.

Current Ratio2.09
Quick Ratio1.25
Debt / Equity17.82
Debt / EBITDA2.10
Interest Coverage5.17

Financial Efficiency

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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 745,476.85 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.

Return on Equity (ROE)0.72
Return on Assets (ROA)1.35
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)-0.77
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)0.74
Revenue Per Employee745,476.85
Employee Count7,925.00
Inventory Turnover2.98

Taxes

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Albemarle Corporation recorded 242.28M 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 171.71M, leaving 224.18M in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

Income Tax242.28M
Effective Tax Rate141.10

Stock Price Statistics

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As of the close on October 22, 2026, Albemarle Corporation's stock has gained approximately 3.38% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 116.72, while the 200-day moving average is 152.00.

52-Week Price Change3.38%
50-Day Moving Average116.72
200-Day Moving Average152.00

Income Statement

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Albemarle Corporation generated 5.91B in revenue and converted that into 224.18M in net income, yielding earnings per share of 2.27. EBITDA reached 893.88M, while operating income came in at 811.28M.

Revenue5.91B
Gross Profit1.41B
Operating Income811.28M
Pretax Income171.71M
Net Income224.18M
EBITDA893.88M
EBIT252.08M
Earnings Per Share (EPS)2.27

Balance Sheet

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As of June 30, 2026, Albemarle Corporation holds 1.63B in cash and equivalents against 1.88B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 245.10M. Total book value stands at 8.04B, with working capital of 2.05B providing operational flexibility.

Cash & Cash Equivalents1.63B
Total Debt1.88B
Net Debt245.10M
Equity (Book Value)8.04B
Book Value Per Share68.14
Working Capital2.05B

Cash Flow

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Albemarle Corporation produced 1.80B in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026.

Operating Cash Flow1.80B
Free Cash Flow1.80B
FCF Per Share15.28

Margins

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.

Gross Margin23.81
Operating Margin13.73
Pretax Margin2.91
Profit Margin3.79
EBITDA Margin15.13

Dividends & Yields

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Albemarle Corporation paid dividends of 3.03 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 10.86, 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 13.27, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to Albemarle Corporation shareholders.

Dividend Per Share3.03
Payout Ratio114.82
Shareholder Yield13.27
FCF Yield10.86

Stock Splits

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

Last Split Date3/2/2007
Split Ratio1:2

Scores

As of June 30, 2026, Albemarle Corporation has an Altman Z-Score of 3.07, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

Altman Z-Score3.07