Albemarle Corp (ALB) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Albemarle Corp stock (ALB) is currently trading at $181.39. Albemarle Corp PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 4.06. Analyst consensus price target for ALB is $188.74. WallStSmart rates ALB as Sell.
- ALB PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- ALB PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- ALB intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- ALB stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- ALB fair value vs current price
- ALB insider transactions and insider buying
- Is ALB undervalued or overvalued?
- Albemarle Corp financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- ALB Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- ALB analyst price target and Smart Rating
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Smart Analysis
Albemarle Corp (ALB) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in market cap, peg ratio, institutional own.. Concerns around return on equity and operating margin. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.
Albemarle Corp (ALB) Key Strengths (3)
94.79% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Large-cap company with substantial market presence
Good growth relative to its price
Albemarle Corp (ALB) Areas to Watch (7)
Company is destroying shareholder value
Earnings declining -66.20%, profits shrinking
Company is losing money with a negative profit margin
Near-zero operating margins, business under pressure
Premium valuation at 4.1x annual revenue
Fairly priced relative to book value
Solid revenue growth at 15.90% per year
Albemarle Corp (ALB) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 42/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a D grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 3 register as strengths (avg 9.0/10) while 7 fall into concern territory (avg 2.4/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Institutional Own., Market Cap, PEG Ratio. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (1.14) suggest the stock is attractively priced.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Return on Equity, EPS Growth, Profit Margin. Some valuation metrics including Price/Sales (4.06), Price/Book (2.53) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 15.90%, EPS Growth at -66.20%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at -4.66%, Operating Margin at 2.26%, Profit Margin at -9.93%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Return on Equity improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at -4.66% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 15.90% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. Return on Equity and EPS Growth are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
ALB Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
ALB's Price-to-Sales ratio of 4.06x trades 73% above its historical average of 2.35x (92th percentile), historically expensive. The current valuation is 25% below its historical high of 5.44x set in Sep 2017, and 471% above its historical low of 0.71x in Dec 2008.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Albemarle Corp (ALB) · BASIC MATERIALS › SPECIALTY CHEMICALS
The Big Picture
Albemarle Corp is a strong growth company balancing expansion with improving profitability. Revenue reached 5.1B with 16% growth year-over-year. The company is currently unprofitable, posting a -9.9% profit margin.
Key Findings
Generating 233M in free cash flow and 388M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
The company is unprofitable with a -9.9% profit margin. The path to breakeven will be the key catalyst.
Earnings fell 66% YoY while revenue grew 16%. This gap usually reflects one-time items (tax benefits, write-offs) in the prior period, not an operational decline.
What to Watch Next
Sector dynamics: monitor SPECIALTY CHEMICALS industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Albemarle Corp.
Bottom Line
Albemarle Corp offers an attractive blend of growth (16% revenue expansion) and improving fundamentals. The company is transitioning from pure growth to profitable growth, a critical inflection point. Watch for sustained margin expansion as the key signal.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Insider Transactions(52 last 3 months)
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
MASTERS, J KENT Director, Chairman & CEO | Sell | -30,716 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
NORRIS, ERIC Chief Commercial Officer | Sell | -5,692 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
ANDERSON, MELISSA H. Chief Bus..Transformation Off. | Sell | -8,454 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
WOLFF, ALEJANDRO DANIEL Director | Buy | +32 |
Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings
Last updated: 2:28:58 PM
About Albemarle Corp(ALB)
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BASIC MATERIALS
SPECIALTY CHEMICALS
USA
Albemarle Corporation is a fine chemical manufacturing company based in Charlotte, North Carolina.