ALBEMARLE CORP (ALB) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:ALB - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US0126531013 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
Taking everything into account, ALB scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. ALB was compared to 85 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. ALB may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. ALB is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year ALB has reported negative net income.
In the past year ALB had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years ALB 4 years were profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years ALB had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -7.69%, ALB is doing worse than 74.12% of the companies in the same industry.
ALB has a worse Return On Equity (-13.04%) than 71.76% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -7.69% | ||
| ROE | -13.04% | ||
| ROIC | N/A |
ROA(3y)6.03%
ROA(5y)4.56%
ROE(3y)12.4%
ROE(5y)9.64%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
With a Gross Margin value of 3.53%, ALB is not doing good in the industry: 87.06% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ALB has declined.
ALB does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 3.53% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-66.02%
GM growth 5Y-49.18%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
ALB does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
The number of shares outstanding for ALB remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for ALB has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for ALB has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
ALB has an Altman-Z score of 1.47. This is a bad value and indicates that ALB is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.47, ALB is not doing good in the industry: 64.71% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.31 indicates that ALB is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.31, ALB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.12% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.31 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.47 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.32%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.11 indicates that ALB has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of ALB (2.11) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.26 indicates that ALB should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
ALB has a Quick ratio (1.26) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.11 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.26 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for ALB have decreased strongly by -122.82% in the last year.
The Revenue for ALB has decreased by -39.34% in the past year. This is quite bad
The Revenue has been growing by 8.42% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-122.82%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-169.23%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-39.34%
Revenue growth 3Y17.35%
Revenue growth 5Y8.42%
Sales Q2Q%-20.86%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 63.97% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
Based on estimates for the next years, ALB will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 13.04% on average per year.
EPS Next Y37.37%
EPS Next 2Y55.59%
EPS Next 3Y58.33%
EPS Next 5Y63.97%
Revenue Next Year-11.2%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.9%
Revenue Next 3Y4.94%
Revenue Next 5Y13.04%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for ALB. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 63.73 indicates a quite expensive valuation of ALB.
ALB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. ALB is more expensive than 71.76% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.40, ALB is valued quite expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 63.73 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ALB is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 78.82% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 62.47 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
ALB's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as ALB's earnings are expected to grow with 58.33% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y55.59%
EPS Next 3Y58.33%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
ALB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.76%.
ALB's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.75.
ALB's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.39.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.76% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of ALB grows each year by 13.04%, which is quite nice.
ALB has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
ALB has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.04%
Div Incr Years30
Div Non Decr Years30
5.3 Sustainability
The earnings of ALB are negative and hence is the payout ratio. ALB will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
ALB's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP-27.05%
EPS Next 2Y55.59%
EPS Next 3Y58.33%
NYSE:ALB (6/12/2025, 2:41:49 PM)
62.75
-2.33 (-3.58%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners99.62%
Inst Owner Change-1.1%
Ins Owners0.22%
Ins Owner Change15.29%
Market Cap7.38B
Analysts69.38
Price Target83.1 (32.43%)
Short Float %16.08%
Short Ratio5.21
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.76% |
Yearly Dividend2.65
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.04%
DP-27.05%
Div Incr Years30
Div Non Decr Years30
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)7.59%
Min EPS beat(2)-54.53%
Max EPS beat(2)69.72%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-81.09%
Min EPS beat(4)-249.28%
Max EPS beat(4)69.72%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-26.81%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)-12.91%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)-4.32%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-8.29%
Min Revenue beat(2)-8.69%
Max Revenue beat(2)-7.88%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.24%
Min Revenue beat(4)-8.69%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.88%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.95%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.81%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.38%
PT rev (1m)-1.05%
PT rev (3m)-16.88%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-13.08%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-167.86%
EPS NY rev (1m)-9.19%
EPS NY rev (3m)-210.75%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.72%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.29%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.34%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.06%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 63.73 | ||
| P/S | 1.45 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 6.42 | ||
| P/B | 0.74 | ||
| P/tB | 0.9 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 62.47 |
EPS(TTM)-2.78
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.98
Fwd EY1.57%
FCF(TTM)-1.19
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)9.77
OCFY15.57%
SpS43.29
BVpS85.23
TBVpS69.63
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -7.69% | ||
| ROE | -13.04% | ||
| ROCE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | N/A | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 3.53% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)6.03%
ROA(5y)4.56%
ROE(3y)12.4%
ROE(5y)9.64%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-66.02%
GM growth 5Y-49.18%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.3
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.31 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 20.2 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 205.72% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 25.31% | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | 742.04% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.11 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.26 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.47 |
F-Score4
WACC8.32%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)401.9%
Cap/Depr(5y)389.55%
Cap/Sales(3y)23.64%
Cap/Sales(5y)25.35%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-122.82%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-169.23%
EPS Next Y37.37%
EPS Next 2Y55.59%
EPS Next 3Y58.33%
EPS Next 5Y63.97%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-39.34%
Revenue growth 3Y17.35%
Revenue growth 5Y8.42%
Sales Q2Q%-20.86%
Revenue Next Year-11.2%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.9%
Revenue Next 3Y4.94%
Revenue Next 5Y13.04%
EBIT growth 1Y40.47%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year156.87%
EBIT Next 3Y44.72%
EBIT Next 5Y38.95%
FCF growth 1Y-114.29%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-52.55%
OCF growth 3Y26.81%
OCF growth 5Y-0.49%