Albemarle Corporation
ALBBasic MaterialsNASDAQSpecialty Chemicals
Scan Results
Daily timeframeAlbemarle Corporation provides energy storage solutions worldwide. At a $14.24B market cap, Albemarle Corporation ranks as a large-cap company within basic materials. It operates through three segments: Energy Storage, Specialties, and Ketjen.
Market Cap
$14.24B
Beta
1.35
P/E (TTM)
—
P/E (Fwd)
9.53
EPS (TTM)
$-3.45
EPS (Fwd)
$12.67
ROE
-1.8%
ROA
1.6%
Cash
$1.09B
Total Debt
$2.01B
Free CF
$716.7M
52W Change
56.7%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Albemarle Corporation carries $2.01B in total debt against $1.09B in cash reserves — debt is roughly 1.8x the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. Free cash flow comes in at $716.7M, providing flexibility for reinvestment, buybacks, or dividends. Consistent free cash flow generation is often considered a sign of operational health. ROE of -1.8% points to negative capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. ROA of 1.6% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has pulled back from $7.32B (2022) to $5.14B (2025), a 30% decline worth watching.
As with any equity investment, ALB carries market risk, sector-specific risk, and company-specific risk that investors should evaluate in the context of their own portfolios. It is important to consider these factors alongside broader market conditions and individual financial goals when reviewing ALB.