ALB:NYE-Albemarle Corporation (USD)

EQUITY | Specialty Chemicals | New York Stock Exchange

Last Closing

USD 53.02

Change

+0.11 (+0.21)%

Market Cap

USD 9.39B

Volume

3.12M

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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ETFs Containing ALB

XUT:CA iShares S&P/TSX Capped Ut.. 12.78 % 0.62 %

+0.37 (+0.32%)

CAD 0.35B
HUTS:CA Hamilton Enhanced Utiliti.. 11.28 % 0.00 %

+0.13 (+0.32%)

CAD 0.13B
UTIL:CA Global X Canadian Utility.. 9.01 % 0.00 %

+0.24 (+0.32%)

CAD 0.02B
LITU:LSE Global X Lithium & Batter.. 8.51 % 0.00 %

+0.06 (+0.32%)

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REGB:LSE VanEck Rare Earth and Str.. 8.18 % 0.00 %

-0.05 (0.32%)

USD 0.09B
REMX:LSE VanEck Rare Earth and Str.. 8.18 % 0.00 %

+0.02 (+0.32%)

USD 0.09B
LITG:LSE Global X Lithium & Batter.. 8.04 % 0.00 %

+0.02 (+0.32%)

USD 0.04B
ZUT:CA BMO Equal Weight Utilitie.. 7.55 % 0.60 %

+0.26 (+0.32%)

CAD 0.57B
LI7U:XETRA Global X Lithium & Batter.. 7.54 % 0.00 %

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USD 0.03B
LITU:SW Global X Lithium & Batter.. 7.54 % 0.00 %

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USD 0.03B
LIMI Themes Lithium & Battery .. 6.46 % 0.00 %

+0.07 (+0.32%)

USD 0.49M
VVMX:XETRA VanEck Rare Earth and Str.. 6.42 % 0.00 %

-0.05 (0.32%)

USD 0.09B
REMX:SW VanEck Rare Earth and Str.. 6.42 % 0.00 %

-0.11 (0.32%)

USD 0.10B
LIT Global X Lithium & Batter.. 6.31 % 0.75 %

+0.47 (+0.32%)

USD 0.81B
GMTL:AU Global X Green Metal Mine.. 5.65 % 0.00 %

+0.04 (+0.32%)

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XETM:CA iShares S&P/TSX Energy Tr.. 4.79 % 0.00 %

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INOC:CA Global X Inovestor Canadi.. 4.37 % 0.66 %

+0.03 (+0.32%)

CAD 0.04B
SETM Sprott Energy Transition .. 4.24 % 0.00 %

+0.11 (+0.32%)

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RSPM Invesco S&P 500 Equal Wei.. 3.85 % 0.00 %

+0.74 (+0.32%)

USD 0.19B
HLIF:CA Harvest Canadian Equity I.. 3.58 % 0.00 %

+0.11 (+0.32%)

CAD 0.12B
FCCD:CA Fidelity Canadian High Di.. 3.42 % 0.00 %

+0.24 (+0.32%)

CAD 0.21B
KARP:LSE KraneShares Electric Vehi.. 3.19 % 0.00 %

+0.09 (+0.32%)

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NRJU:LSE Lyxor MSCI New Energy ESG.. 3.13 % 0.00 %

+0.12 (+0.32%)

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ELCR:SW Amundi MSCI Future Mobili.. 3.03 % 0.00 %

+0.03 (+0.32%)

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ZLB:CA BMO Low Volatility Canadi.. 2.73 % 0.39 %

+0.39 (+0.32%)

CAD 4.17B
MOBI:LSE Amundi MSCI Future Mobili.. 1.99 % 0.00 %

+0.10 (+0.32%)

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CDZ:CA iShares S&P/TSX Canadian .. 1.94 % 0.66 %

+0.33 (+0.32%)

CAD 0.92B
EQUL 1.61 % 0.00 %

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ZSB USCF Sustainable Battery .. 1.31 % 0.00 %

-0.04 (0.32%)

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VSS Vanguard FTSE All-World e.. 0.39 % 0.12 %

+1.29 (+0.32%)

USD 8.06B
DWX SPDR® S&P International .. 0.00 % 0.45 %

+0.43 (+0.32%)

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FAI:CA 0.00 % 1.14 %

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GNRX 0.00 % 0.55 %

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QCLN First Trust NASDAQ® Clea.. 0.00 % 0.60 %

+0.83 (+0.32%)

USD 0.42B
CID VictoryShares Internation.. 0.00 % 0.45 %

+1,600.00 (+0.32%)

USD 0.01B
FIDI Fidelity® International .. 0.00 % 0.39 %

+0.44 (+0.32%)

USD 0.10B
IDRV iShares Self-Driving EV a.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+0.83 (+0.32%)

USD 0.13B
RPF:CA RBC Canadian Preferred Sh.. 0.00 % 0.59 %

+0.13 (+0.32%)

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SCHC Schwab International Smal.. 0.00 % 0.12 %

+0.40 (+0.32%)

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ELCR:XETRA Amundi MSCI Future Mobili.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

-0.07 (0.32%)

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QCLN:LSE First Trust Nasdaq Clean .. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+6.90 (+0.32%)

USD 0.01B
QCLU:LSE First Trust Nasdaq® Clea.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+0.19 (+0.32%)

USD 0.01B
QCLN:F First Trust Nasdaq Clean .. 0.00 % 0.00 %

-0.04 (0.32%)

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QCLN:XETRA First Trust Nasdaq Clean .. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+0.06 (+0.32%)

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HLIT:CA Global X Lithium Producer.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+0.07 (+0.32%)

CAD 0.02B
FCII:CA Franklin ClearBridge Sust.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+0.17 (+0.32%)

CAD 0.02B
ELCR:F Lyxor Index Fund - Lyxor .. 0.00 % 0.00 %

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CLMA 0.00 % 0.00 %

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JZRO 0.00 % 0.00 %

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DMAT Global X Disruptive Mater.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+0.12 (+0.32%)

USD 3.35M
CRIT 0.00 % 0.00 %

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D6AT:XETRA Global X Disruptive Mater.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+0.05 (+0.32%)

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CLMA:SW iClima Global Decarbonisa.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+0.02 (+0.32%)

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FDRV Fidelity Covington Trust .. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+0.36 (+0.32%)

USD 0.03B

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 -38.41% 10% F 5% F
Dividend Return 0.47% 25% F 23% F
Total Return -37.94% 10% F 5% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -52.78% 15% F 4% F
Dividend Return 1.44% 49% F 28% F
Total Return -51.34% 15% F 4% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -10.82% 28% F 26% F
Dividend Return 13.31% 47% F 32% F
Total Return 2.49% 22% F 20% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 10.43% 66% D+ 69% C-
Dividend Return 11.31% 66% D+ 66% D+
Total Return 0.87% 22% F 21% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 64.69% 17% F 12% F
Risk Adjusted Return 17.48% 37% F 35% F
Market Capitalization 9.39B 78% C+ 82% 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 5% 18%
Price/Book Ratio 0.86 95% 73%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 9.50 40% 40%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 22.45 18% 12%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity -11.43% 13% 20%
Return on Invested Capital -13.78% 5% 14%
Return on Assets -2.14% 4% 17%
Debt to Equity Ratio 31.30% 76% 73%

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:
Low debt

The company is less leveraged than its peers ,, and is among the top quartile, which makes it more flexible. However, do check the news and look at its sector. Sometimes this is low because the company is not growing and has no growth potential.

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 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 Revenue Growth

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

What to not like:
Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

Overpriced on cashflow basis

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

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.

Low Earnings Growth

This stock has shown below median earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

Low Dividend Growth

This stock has shown below median dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.