Albemarle Corporation (ALB) Financial Ratios
30 years of historical data (1996–2025) · Basic Materials · Chemicals - Specialty
EV/EBITDA
↓
27.29
+7% vs avg
5yr avg: 25.44
30Y Low5.1·High37.3
P/FCF
↓
27.31
↓-14% vs avg
5yr avg: 31.79
30Y Low9.6·High98.1
P/B Ratio
↓
1.93
↓-21% vs avg
5yr avg: 2.45
30Y Low1.0·High4.7
ROE
↓
-5.1%
↑-162% vs avg
5yr avg: 8.3%
30Y Low-12%·High38%
Debt/EBITDA
↑
4.37
+15% vs avg
5yr avg: 3.78
30Y Low0.2·High6.8
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
ALB Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Albemarle Corporation currently has a negative P/E ratio, indicating the company is operating at a loss on a trailing-twelve-month basis. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 27.3x P/FCF, 14% below the 5-year average of 31.8x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $18.9B | $16.6B | $10.1B | $17.0B | $25.5B | $27.2B | $15.8B | $7.8B | $8.4B | $14.4B | $9.7B |
| Enterprise Value | $20.6B | $18.3B | $12.5B | $20.4B | $27.4B | $29.3B | $18.7B | $10.3B | $9.6B | $15.1B | $9.8B |
| P/E Ratio → | -27.89 | — | — | 10.81 | 9.49 | 220.54 | 41.91 | 14.55 | 12.16 | 261.00 | 15.15 |
| P/S Ratio | 3.68 | 3.24 | 1.88 | 1.77 | 3.49 | 8.19 | 5.04 | 2.16 | 2.50 | 4.68 | 3.64 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.93 | 1.70 | 0.99 | 1.76 | 3.12 | 4.69 | 3.53 | 1.90 | 2.24 | 3.76 | 2.47 |
| P/FCF | 27.31 | 24.04 | — | — | 39.53 | — | — | — | — | — | 18.16 |
| P/OCF | 14.75 | 12.98 | 14.71 | 12.83 | 13.39 | 79.13 | 19.72 | 10.80 | 15.45 | 47.28 | 13.29 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
ALB EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Albemarle Corporation's enterprise value stands at 27.3x EBITDA, 7% above its 5-year average of 25.4x. The Basic Materials sector median is 11.0x, placing the stock at a 148% premium on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 3.56 | 2.33 | 2.12 | 3.74 | 8.81 | 5.98 | 2.88 | 2.84 | 4.91 | 3.68 |
| EV / EBITDA | 27.29 | 24.29 | — | 30.41 | 9.76 | 37.28 | 24.68 | 11.50 | 10.36 | 18.39 | 13.38 |
| EV / EBIT | 219.53 | 195.40 | — | 84.63 | 10.94 | 55.05 | 35.57 | 15.09 | 13.23 | 24.21 | 19.32 |
| EV / FCF | — | 26.47 | — | — | 42.34 | — | — | — | — | — | 18.35 |
ALB Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Albemarle Corporation earns an operating margin of 1.8%, below the Basic Materials sector average of 10.3%. A negative ROE of -5.1% indicates the company is currently destroying shareholder equity. ROIC of 0.6% represents below-average returns on invested capital.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 13.1% | 13.1% | 1.1% | 12.5% | 42.2% | 30.3% | 31.8% | 35.1% | 36.2% | 36.6% | 36.3% |
| Operating Margin | 1.8% | 1.8% | -11.8% | 2.5% | 34.2% | 16.0% | 16.8% | 19.1% | 21.5% | 20.3% | 19.0% |
| Net Profit Margin | -9.9% | -9.9% | -21.9% | 16.4% | 36.7% | 3.7% | 12.0% | 14.9% | 20.6% | 1.8% | 24.0% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | -5.1% | -5.1% | -11.9% | 17.6% | 38.4% | 2.4% | 8.8% | 13.6% | 18.3% | 1.4% | 17.5% |
| ROA | -3.1% | -3.1% | -6.8% | 9.3% | 20.4% | 1.2% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 9.0% | 0.7% | 7.2% |
| ROIC | 0.6% | 0.6% | -3.7% | 1.6% | 21.0% | 5.2% | 5.6% | 8.9% | 11.5% | 10.9% | 6.9% |
| ROCE | 0.6% | 0.6% | -4.3% | 1.8% | 22.9% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 9.2% | 11.2% | 9.2% | 6.8% |
ALB Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Albemarle Corporation carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 4.4x, which is highly leveraged (80% above the sector average of 2.4x). Net debt stands at $1.7B ($3.3B total debt minus $1.6B cash). Interest coverage of just 0.5x is concerning — the company has limited headroom to absorb earnings volatility before struggling with debt service.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.34 | 0.34 | 0.35 | 0.44 | 0.40 | 0.43 | 0.83 | 0.78 | 0.45 | 0.48 | 0.60 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 4.37 | 4.37 | — | 6.38 | 1.18 | 3.20 | 4.87 | 3.55 | 1.84 | 2.24 | 3.22 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.17 | 0.24 | 0.35 | 0.22 | 0.36 | 0.66 | 0.63 | 0.31 | 0.18 | 0.03 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 2.23 | 2.23 | — | 5.05 | 0.65 | 2.65 | 3.88 | 2.86 | 1.24 | 0.85 | 0.14 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 2.42 | — | — | 2.81 | — | — | — | — | — | 0.19 |
| Interest Coverage | 0.45 | 0.45 | -3.84 | 2.08 | 20.34 | 8.66 | 7.19 | 11.88 | 13.82 | 5.40 | 7.82 |
ALB Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
Albemarle Corporation's current ratio of 2.23x is well above the 1.0 safety threshold, indicating strong short-term liquidity with ample room to cover current liabilities. The quick ratio of 1.57x is notably lower than the current ratio, indicating a significant portion of current assets is tied up in inventory. The current ratio has improved from 1.47x to 2.23x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.23 | 2.23 | 1.95 | 1.47 | 1.89 | 1.06 | 1.22 | 1.58 | 1.69 | 2.06 | 2.90 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.57 | 1.57 | 1.19 | 0.86 | 1.13 | 0.64 | 0.81 | 1.03 | 1.10 | 1.57 | 2.51 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.90 | 0.90 | 0.61 | 0.25 | 0.55 | 0.23 | 0.41 | 0.44 | 0.47 | 0.95 | 1.99 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.31 | 0.32 | 0.53 | 0.47 | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.36 | 0.45 | 0.40 | 0.33 |
| Inventory Turnover | 3.79 | 3.79 | 3.54 | 3.89 | 2.04 | 2.90 | 2.84 | 3.03 | 3.07 | 3.29 | 3.79 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 54.28 | 72.33 | 69.65 | 72.23 | 76.78 | 61.92 | 76.51 | 75.48 | 73.59 | 74.04 |
ALB Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Albemarle Corporation returns 1.0% to shareholders annually primarily through dividends.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.0% | 1.1% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 2.0% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Payout Ratio | — | — | — | 11.9% | 6.9% | 143.8% | 43.1% | 28.5% | 20.8% | 256.3% | 21.0% |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | — | — | — | 9.2% | 10.5% | 0.5% | 2.4% | 6.9% | 8.2% | 0.4% | 6.6% |
| FCF Yield | 3.7% | 4.2% | — | — | 2.5% | — | — | — | — | — | 5.5% |
| Buyback Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 5.9% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 1.0% | 1.1% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 2.0% | 7.6% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $118M | $118M | $118M | $118M | $117M | $107M | $106M | $109M | $112M | $113M |
Peer Comparison
Compare ALB with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 ALBYou | $19B | -27.9 | 27.3 | 27.3 | 13.1% | 1.8% | -5.1% | 0.6% | 4.4 |
 SQM | $23B | 38.7 | 16.5 | 52.1 | 29.3% | 24.8% | 8.9% | 8.6% | 3.1 |
 LAC | $976M | -8.6 | — | — | — | — | -9.6% | -5.1% | — |
 ECL | $76B | 37.0 | 23.6 | 39.9 | 44.5% | 18.1% | 22.3% | 12.7% | 2.6 |
 ASH | $3B | -3.7 | — | — | 30.1% | -42.5% | -35.4% | -15.9% | — |
 FMC | $1B | -0.6 | — | — | 37.0% | -54.4% | -67.8% | -21.2% | — |
 HWKN | $3B | 41.3 | 21.6 | 39.1 | 20.6% | 10.6% | 16.4% | 12.3% | 1.6 |
 IOSP | $2B | 17.7 | 8.9 | 23.2 | 27.7% | 8.8% | 9.1% | 11.2% | 0.4 |
 TSLA | $1.5T | 370.8 | 142.3 | 241.6 | 18.0% | 4.6% | 4.8% | 4.5% | 0.8 |
 GM | $71B | 24.2 | 10.3 | 6.5 | 10.9% | 1.6% | 4.2% | 1.3% | 7.4 |
 F | $55B | -6.8 | 23.4 | 4.4 | 12.2% | 1.4% | -20.2% | 1.0% | 19.7 |
| Basic Materials Median | — | 23.6 | 11.0 | 29.0 | 30.9% | 10.3% | -0.0% | 4.6% | 2.4 |
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ALB — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ALB stock.
What is Albemarle Corporation's P/E ratio?
Albemarle Corporation's current P/E ratio is -27.9x. The historical average is 17.0x.
What is Albemarle Corporation's EV/EBITDA?
Albemarle Corporation's current EV/EBITDA is 27.3x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 12.3x.
What is Albemarle Corporation's ROE?
Albemarle Corporation's return on equity (ROE) is -5.1%. The historical average is 14.5%.
Is ALB stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Albemarle Corporation is trading at a P/E of -27.9x. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is Albemarle Corporation's dividend yield?
Albemarle Corporation's current dividend yield is 1.01%.
What are Albemarle Corporation's profit margins?
Albemarle Corporation has 13.1% gross margin and 1.8% operating margin.
How much debt does Albemarle Corporation have?
Albemarle Corporation's Debt/EBITDA ratio is 4.4x, indicating high leverage. A ratio above 4x may signal elevated financial risk.