NewMarket Corporation NEU
Composite 54/100; the shares have moved about 30% 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.
Growth ranks 24/100 — a strong mark against it.
Balance-sheet strength ranks 69/100 — a moderate point in its favour. Valuation ranks 64/100 — a moderate point in its favour. Momentum ranks 62/100 — a slight point in its favour.
Growth ranks 24/100 — a strong mark against it. Quality ranks 48/100 — a slight mark against it.
What the company does NewMarket Corporation (NEU) manufactures petroleum and fuel additives for vehicle and industrial applications, including engine oils, transmission fluids, hydraulic systems, and gasoline/diesel performance enhancers. Its products serve original equipment manufacturers, refiners, and end markets like locomotives and ocean-going vessels.
Key financials NEU reports strong profitability metrics: ROE 25%, ROA 11%, ROCE 19%, and net margin 15%. Revenue and EPS both declined -5% year-over-year, while gross and operating margins remain robust at 31% and 23%, respectively. The balance sheet shows moderate leverage (Debt/Equity 0.51) and solid interest coverage of 16x.
Stock health Momentum is positive: 25% over 3 months, 28% over 6 months, and RSI at 65. Sideravia scores NEU in the 61st percentile overall, with Strength 75 and Momentum 73, but Growth only 29. Dividend yield is 1.5% with a conservative 25% payout ratio.
Price vs fair value The stock trades at a PREMIUM of 20.50% to our fair-value estimate of 670.41. - Record Q2 2026 net income highlighted on earnings call (GuruFocus.com) - Valuation percentile of 55 suggests near-fair pricing in the screened universe - Forward P/E of 22.52 is elevated vs trailing P/E of 17.79 - EV/EBITDA of 11.41 is rich relative to sector medians
Looking forward Analysts have not provided a 12-month price target. Forward PEG is not available, and FCF yield data is missing. Focus remains on margin stability and end-market demand for additives amid volume pressures.
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