ALB:NYE-Albemarle Corporation (USD)

EQUITY | Specialty Chemicals | New York Stock Exchange

Last Closing

USD 128.8

Change

+9.79 (+8.23)%

Market Cap

USD 9.39B

Volume

4.72M

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 -10.85% 13% F 10% F
Dividend Return 0.28% 24% F 14% F
Total Return -10.58% 13% F 10% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -42.62% 9% A- 5% F
Dividend Return 0.36% 6% D- 3% F
Total Return -42.26% 9% A- 5% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 57.11% 78% C+ 74% C
Dividend Return 8.52% 40% F 30% F
Total Return 65.63% 75% C 72% C
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 37.50% 93% A 93% A
Dividend Return 38.76% 93% A 93% A
Total Return 1.26% 37% F 32% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 63.84% 15% F 13% F
Risk Adjusted Return 60.71% 91% A- 87% B+
Market Capitalization 9.39B 74% C 87% 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 91% 79%
Price/Book Ratio 1.49 68% 53%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 10.55 55% 37%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 21.92 9% 12%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 18.71% 80% 80%
Return on Invested Capital -1.53% 14% 20%
Return on Assets 1.73% 18% 41%
Debt to Equity Ratio 37.62% 84% 68%

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:
Superior risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

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.

Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Underpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to earning 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.

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:
Poor return on assets

The company management has delivered below median return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

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.