Albemarle Corporation ALB
Composite 49/100; the shares have moved about 54% annualised. Names that move more contribute more risk for the same amount invested, and our composite reflects how strong the evidence for this one is right now.
Momentum ranks 33/100 — a moderate mark against it.
Balance-sheet strength ranks 71/100 — a moderate point in its favour. Growth ranks 59/100 — a slight point in its favour.
Momentum ranks 33/100 — a moderate mark against it. Quality ranks 36/100 — a moderate mark against it. Valuation ranks 49/100 — a slight mark against it.
What the company does Albemarle Corporation produces lithium compounds for batteries, greases, and specialty glass, and bromine-based chemicals for fire safety, mobility, and health applications.
Key financials Albemarle’s trailing P/E is 497.33 versus a forward P/E of 17.83, PEG 0.79, and EV/EBITDA 18.39. Margins: gross 24.0%, operating 27.7%, net 3.8%. ROE 2.6%, ROA 3.2%, ROCE 3.1%. Debt/Equity 0.19, net debt/EBITDA 0.25, interest coverage 2.53, current ratio 2.09.
Stock health Overall Sideravia score 49.2 (Weak quality, fairly valued, weak momentum). Quality 36.9, Growth 59.3, Strength 72.4, Valuation 46.1, Momentum 32.9, Income 48.3. Piotroski F-Score 5/9, Altman Z 2.83. Dividend yield 1.2%, payout 27.2%.
Price vs fair value The stock trades at a discount of 30.30% versus the analyst mean target of 173.56. - Forward P/E 17.83 is below the trailing P/E 497.33 (company data). - Net margin 3.8% is below sector averages (Sideravia). - Momentum score 32.9 is weak despite 65.95% 12-month return (Sideravia). - Debt/Equity 0.19 and current ratio 2.09 indicate moderate leverage and liquidity (company data).
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