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Albemarle Corp(ALB) Stock Analysis | Basic Materials

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Reward34Low
Risk55Medium-High
75%Data
Thin 4% profit margin · Revenue growing 31% YoY
Capital Destroyer
Market Cap:16.90Bn
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Reward Rating
34
Low
Reward Assessment
75% data coverage
Bottom 5% of stocksView factors
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Risk Rating
55
Medium-High
Risk Assessment
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Limited data coverage
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New listing — limited trading history
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Earnings Ex-dividend

Market Performance

Stock returned +10.0% over the past year, broadly in line with market conditions.

Analyst Target

Analyst consensus price target: $173.56.

What is Albemarle Corp?

Albemarle Corporation provides energy storage solutions worldwide.

ALB · Verdict

Limited reward · elevated risk

ALB has limited near-term tailwinds — profitability and growth weigh on the model output.

Based on 88% data coverage

ALB · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Watchouts 4

  • Profitability23/100

    -10% net margin · 3% ROE

  • Growth25/100

    Revenue -11.1% CAGR

  • Volatility35/100

    Below average

  • Balance sheet45/100

    Net debt/EBITDA 3.0×

Model-based scoring. For information only — not financial advice.

What is Albemarle Corp?

Albemarle Corporation provides energy storage solutions worldwide. It operates through three segments: Energy Storage, Specialties, and Ketjen. The company is listed on the NYSE in USA, operating in the Basic Materials sector, with a market capitalisation of 16.90B, and a P/E ratio of 530.6x.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

Growth
Revenue and earnings growing steadily, indicating improving operating performance.
Profitability
Thin or inconsistent margins weigh on earnings quality.
Risk
Moderate volatility with meaningful macro and earnings sensitivity.
Valuation
Premium valuation reflects strong growth expectations already priced in.

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Reward: Low (34)

The scoring profile indicates weak reward characteristics across most factors, including momentum and valuation. Risk indicators are elevated — volatility and macro sensitivity warrant consideration.

For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

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Company Information
SectorBasic Materials
IndustrySpecialty Chemicals
Market Cap16.90B
P/E Ratio530.5555
Dividend Yield1.21%
Beta1.317
Insider Activity
12M windowQuiet
Fewer than three real open-market insider trades in the last 12 months. Mechanical activity (option exercises, RSU vests) is excluded from the signal.
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