Stock Scorecard
Stock Summary for Albemarle Corp (ALB) - $80.50 as of 9/18/2025 7:15:10 PM EST
Total Score
9 out of 30
Safety Score
53 out of 100
Currently on the following lists
None
Tim's Recommendation
Avoid
Growth List Algorithm Criteria for ALB
| Positive Quarterly and Annual earnings growth | |
| P/E ratio less than Industry P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio less than Sector P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio that is half the Annual earnings growth rate (or less) | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Positive net income past year and 12 trailing months | |
| Free cash flow ratio greater than 0 and less than 10 |
Small Cap List Algorithm Criteria for ALB
| Revenue growing by at least 20% average per year over the last 5 years | |
| Market Capitalization under 2 billion | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Industry P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Sector P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Net Income past year > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income past year |
Dividend List Algorithm Criteria for ALB
| Declared an ex-dividend date | |
| Forward annual dividend rate greater than 2 | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Current ratio most recent quarter greater than 2 | |
| Cash Flow per Share greater than Trailing Dividend Rate |
Bonus Criteria for ALB
| P/E ratio less than five-year Average P/E ratio | |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low Ratio Less Than 1 | |
| Total Cash Per Share > Last Day Price | |
| P/S Ratio < 1 | |
| P/B Ratio < 1 |
Safety Rating Criteria for ALB (53 out of 100)
| Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Historical Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 10 |
| Stock Price Trend (Max of 10) | 1 |
| Book Value (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Book Value to Price (Max of 10) | 1 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 5 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 3 |
| Dividend Yield Percentage (Max of 10) | 4 |
| Operating Margin (Max of 10) | 1 |
| Trading Volume (Max of 10) | 10 |
| Price to Earnings (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Geopolitical Risk Adjustment (Always 0 for USA or a Negative Number for Non-USA) | 0 |
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Financial Details for ALB
Company Overview |
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| Ticker | ALB |
| Company Name | Albemarle Corp |
| Country | USA |
| Description | Albemarle Corporation, headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, is a leading global specialty chemicals company recognized for its innovative solutions across lithium, bromine, and refining catalysts. With a strong focus on sustainable practices, Albemarle plays a pivotal role in the electric vehicle and energy storage industries through its production of high-quality lithium compounds. The company is well-positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for clean energy technologies, making it a compelling investment opportunity for institutional investors seeking exposure to the transition toward sustainable energy solutions. |
| Sector Name | BASIC MATERIALS |
| Industry Name | SPECIALTY CHEMICALS |
| Most Recent Quarter | 6/30/2025 |
| Next Earnings Date | 11/5/2025 |
Stock Price History |
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| Last Day Price | 80.50 |
| Price 4 Years Ago | 222.73 |
| Last Day Price Updated | 9/18/2025 7:15:10 PM EST |
| Last Day Volume | 2,616,696 |
| Average Daily Volume | 4,284,815 |
| 52-Week High | 111.49 |
| 52-Week Low | 48.84 |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low | 64.82% |
Valuation Measures |
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| Trailing PE | N/A |
| Industry PE | 231.33 |
| Sector PE | 90.05 |
| 5-Year Average PE | -165.61 |
| Free Cash Flow Ratio | 5.24 |
| Industry Free Cash Flow Ratio | 42.65 |
| Sector Free Cash Flow Ratio | 40.50 |
| Current Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 2.31 |
| Total Cash Per Share | 15.35 |
| Book Value Per Share Most Recent Quarter | 68.03 |
| Price to Book Ratio | 1.19 |
| Industry Price to Book Ratio | 3.38 |
| Sector Price to Book Ratio | 3.13 |
| Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 1.89 |
| Industry Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 2.10 |
| Sector Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 3.48 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings | 6 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings | 1 |
Share Statistics |
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| Total Shares Outstanding | 117,683,000 |
| Market Capitalization | 9,473,481,500 |
| Institutional Ownership | 98.80% |
Dividends |
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| Ex-Dividend Date | 9/12/2025 |
| Previous Dividend Amount | 0.4050 |
| Current Dividend Amount | 0.4050 |
| Total Years Dividend Increasing |
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| Trailing Annual Dividend Rate | 1.62 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Yield | 2.13% |
| Forward Annual Dividend Rate | 1.62 |
| Forward Annual Dividend Yield | 2.13% |
| 5-Year Dividend Payments Count | 21 |
| 3-Year Average Dividend Yield | 1.90% |
| 5-Year Average Dividend Yield | 1.13% |
| 1-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.62% |
| 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.31% |
| 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.95% |
| All-Time Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 9.71% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | -17.36% |
Income Statement |
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| Quarterly Earnings Growth YOY | -66.20% |
| Annual Earnings Growth | -174.96% |
| Reported EPS 12 Trailing Months | -9.33 |
| Reported EPS Past Year | -0.07 |
| Reported EPS Prior Year | -10.24 |
| Net Income Twelve Trailing Months | -929,454,000 |
| Net Income Past Year | -1,179,449,000 |
| Net Income Prior Year | 1,573,476,000 |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth YOY | -7.00% |
| 5-Year Revenue Growth | 8.42% |
| Operating Margin Twelve Trailing Months | 4.15% |
Balance Sheet |
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| Total Cash Most Recent Quarter | 1,806,829,000 |
| Total Cash Past Year | 1,192,230,000 |
| Total Cash Prior Year | 889,900,000 |
| Net Cash Position Most Recent Quarter | -1,371,282,000 |
| Net Cash Position Past Year | -1,925,912,000 |
| Long Term Debt Past Year | 3,118,142,000 |
| Long Term Debt Prior Year | 3,541,002,000 |
| Total Debt Most Recent Quarter | 3,178,111,000 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Past Year | 0.76 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.76 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Past Year | 9,961,517,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Prior Year | 9,412,180,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Most Recent Quarter | 10,240,526,000 |
Free Cash Flow |
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| Free Cash Flow Twelve Trailing Months | -178,349,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Per Share Twelve Trailing Months | -1.52 |
| Free Cash Flow Past Year | -983,722,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Prior Year | -823,960,000 |
Options |
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| Put/Call Ratio | 2.17 |
| Has Options | Options Chain |
| Liquidity Rating | |
Technical Analysis |
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| Yahoo Finance Chart | Yahoo Finance Chart |
| MACD | -0.08 |
| MACD Signal | 0.93 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Lower Band | 49.23 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Middle Band | 69.73 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Upper Band | 90.23 |
| Beta | 1.65 |
| RSI | 51.23 |
| 50-Day SMA | 78.40 |
| 150-Day SMA | 134.39 |
| 200-Day SMA | 156.96 |
System |
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| Modified | 9/18/2025 5:01:22 PM EST |