NewMarket Corporation
NEUBasic MaterialsNASDAQSpecialty Chemicals
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Daily timeframePart of the basic materials sector, NewMarket Corporation (NEU) is listed under Specialty Chemicals. The $7.08B 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
$7.08B
Beta
0.57
P/E (TTM)
17.60
P/E (Fwd)
29.83
EPS (TTM)
$43.77
EPS (Fwd)
$25.82
ROE
25.3%
ROA
10.8%
Cash
$73.2M
Total Debt
$1.02B
Free CF
$414.1M
52W Change
5.5%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
On the balance sheet, NEU has $73.2M in cash with $1.02B in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. The company generates $414.1M in free cash flow annually, which funds everything from R&D to shareholder returns without needing external financing. Return on equity stands at 25.3%, which is strong for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. Return on assets of 10.8% further supports the picture of efficient asset utilization. Revenue has been relatively flat, moving from $2.76B (2022) to $2.73B (2025).
With a beta below 0.7, NewMarket Corporation typically sees smaller price swings than the overall market, offering a degree of stability during turbulent periods. The debt-to-cash ratio suggests meaningful leverage on the balance sheet, a factor worth monitoring if credit conditions tighten. These risk factors are not exhaustive — macroeconomic shifts, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics can all influence NewMarket Corporation's trajectory.