NewMarket Corporation
NEUBasic MaterialsNASDAQSpecialty Chemicals · Last scanned Sep 9, 2026
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Daily timeframeNewMarket Corporation, through its subsidiaries, primarily engages in the manufacture and sale of petroleum additives. The $7.98B market capitalization puts NEU squarely in mid-cap range for its industry. It offers lubricant additives for use in various vehicle and industrial applications, including engine oils, transmission fluids, off-road powertrain and hydraulic systems, gear oils, hydraulic oils, turbine oils, and other applications where metal-to-metal moving parts are utilized; engine oil additives designed for passenger cars, motorcycles, on and off-road heavy duty commercial equipment, locomotives, and engines in ocean-going vessels; driveline additives designed for products, such as transmission fluids, axle fluids, and off-road powertrain fluids; and industrial additives designed for products for industrial applications consisting of hydraulic fluids, greases, industrial gear fluids, and industrial specialty applications comprising turbine oils.
Market Cap
$7.98B
Beta
0.56
P/E (TTM)
18.68
P/E (Fwd)
33.61
EPS (TTM)
$46.46
EPS (Fwd)
$25.82
ROE
25.1%
ROA
11.1%
Cash
$93.6M
Total Debt
$939.9M
Free CF
$435.5M
52W Change
5.8%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where NEU stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the August 27, 2026 close, NEU finished 27.70% above its 150-day moving average ($724.60) and 27.73% above its 200-day moving average ($724.46). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is NEU overbought or oversold?
At the August 27, 2026 close, NEU's RSI(14) was 62.2, in neutral territory (between 30 and 70). The MACD histogram was negative, so short-term momentum leaned bearish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
NewMarket Corporation carries $939.9M in total debt against $93.6M in cash reserves — debt is roughly 10.0x the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. Free cash flow comes in at $435.5M, providing flexibility for reinvestment, buybacks, or dividends. Consistent free cash flow generation is often considered a sign of operational health. ROE of 25.1% points to strong capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. Return on assets of 11.1% further supports the picture of efficient asset utilization. Revenue has been relatively flat, moving from $2.76B (2022) to $2.73B (2025).
The relatively low beta of 0.56 suggests NEU is a less volatile holding compared to the broader index. Debt significantly exceeds cash reserves, which means the company's financial flexibility could be constrained during economic downturns. These risk factors are not exhaustive — macroeconomic shifts, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics can all influence NewMarket Corporation's trajectory.