ALB:NYE-Albemarle Corporation (USD)

EQUITY | Specialty Chemicals | New York Stock Exchange

Last Closing

USD 76.9

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Market Cap

USD 9.39B

Volume

3.50M

Analyst Target

USD 80.71
Analyst Rating

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Albemarle Corp is a developer, manufacturer and marketer of engineered specialty chemicals. It provides services to end markets including petroleum refining, consumer electronics, construction, automotive, lubricants and pharmaceuticals.

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Specialty Chemicals) Market Performance vs. Exchange (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain -46.77% 7% C- 3% F
Dividend Return 0.55% 17% F 12% F
Total Return -46.22% 7% C- 3% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -58.30% 5% F 2% F
Dividend Return 0.43% 6% D- 4% F
Total Return -57.87% 5% F 3% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 17.66% 59% D- 57% F
Dividend Return 10.73% 47% F 39% F
Total Return 28.39% 57% F 52% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 31.10% 94% A 90% A-
Dividend Return 32.16% 91% A- 89% A-
Total Return 1.06% 29% F 24% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 68.78% 15% F 12% F
Risk Adjusted Return 46.76% 70% C- 65% D
Market Capitalization 9.39B 85% B 85% B

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Specialty Chemicals) Ratio vs. Market (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 43.40 12% 22%
Price/Book Ratio 1.01 92% 71%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 6.82 64% 51%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 22.45 12% 15%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity -4.10% 24% 25%
Return on Invested Capital -1.53% 13% 23%
Return on Assets -4.51% 8% 13%
Debt to Equity Ratio 37.62% 74% 67%

Annual Financials (USD)

Quarterly Financials (USD)

Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Underpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to book value basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

High dividend returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual dividend returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. This can be a good buy, especially if it is outperforming on total return basis , for investors seeking high income yields.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Superior Earnings Growth

This stock has shown top quartile earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

Superior Revenue Growth

This stock has shown top quartile revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

What to not like:
Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

Below median total returns

The company has under performed its peers on annual average total returns in the past 5 years.

High volatility

The total returns for this company are volatile and above median for its sector over the past 5 years. Make sure you have the risk tolerance for investing in such stock.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.