ALB Relative Valuation
ALB's fair value is calculated using relative valuation, based on historical P/E and P/S ranges and their premiums/discounts relative to a competitor average, adjusted by weights. If the market price exceeds this fair value range, ALB is overvalued; if below, it's undervalued.
Historical Valuation
Albemarle Corp (ALB) is now in the Fair zone, suggesting that its current forward PS ratio of 3.10 is considered Fairly compared with the five-year average of 332.94. The fair price of Albemarle Corp (ALB) is between 78.31 to 225.12 according to relative valuation methord.
Relative Value
Fair Zone
78.31-225.12
Current Price：158.15
Fair
-6886.60
PE
1Y
3Y
5Y
18.45
EV/EBITDA
Albemarle Corp. (ALB) has a current EV/EBITDA of 18.45. The 5-year average EV/EBITDA is 15.33. The thresholds are as follows: Strongly Undervalued below 1.44, Undervalued between 1.44 and 8.38, Fairly Valued between 22.28 and 8.38, Overvalued between 22.28 and 29.23, and Strongly Overvalued above 29.23. The current Forward EV/EBITDA of 18.45 falls within the Historic Trend Line -Fairly Valued range.
41.52
EV/EBIT
Albemarle Corp. (ALB) has a current EV/EBIT of 41.52. The 5-year average EV/EBIT is 30.34. The thresholds are as follows: Strongly Undervalued below -4.35, Undervalued between -4.35 and 12.99, Fairly Valued between 47.68 and 12.99, Overvalued between 47.68 and 65.02, and Strongly Overvalued above 65.02. The current Forward EV/EBIT of 41.52 falls within the Historic Trend Line -Fairly Valued range.
3.10
PS
Albemarle Corp. (ALB) has a current PS of 3.10. The 5-year average PS is 3.32. The thresholds are as follows: Strongly Undervalued below -0.28, Undervalued between -0.28 and 1.52, Fairly Valued between 5.12 and 1.52, Overvalued between 5.12 and 6.92, and Strongly Overvalued above 6.92. The current Forward PS of 3.10 falls within the Historic Trend Line -Fairly Valued range.
17.66
P/OCF
Albemarle Corp. (ALB) has a current P/OCF of 17.66. The 5-year average P/OCF is 20.77. The thresholds are as follows: Strongly Undervalued below -3.61, Undervalued between -3.61 and 8.58, Fairly Valued between 32.96 and 8.58, Overvalued between 32.96 and 45.15, and Strongly Overvalued above 45.15. The current Forward P/OCF of 17.66 falls within the Historic Trend Line -Fairly Valued range.
83.28
P/FCF
Albemarle Corp. (ALB) has a current P/FCF of 83.28. The 5-year average P/FCF is -50.54. The thresholds are as follows: Strongly Undervalued below -551.74, Undervalued between -551.74 and -301.14, Fairly Valued between 200.05 and -301.14, Overvalued between 200.05 and 450.65, and Strongly Overvalued above 450.65. The current Forward P/FCF of 83.28 falls within the Historic Trend Line -Fairly Valued range.
Albemarle Corp (ALB) has a current Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio of 2.18. Compared to its 3-year average P/B ratio of 1.73 , the current P/B ratio is approximately 26.22% higher. Relative to its 5-year average P/B ratio of 2.79, the current P/B ratio is about -21.68% higher. Albemarle Corp (ALB) has a Forward Free Cash Flow (FCF) yield of approximately 0.71%. Compared to its 3-year average FCF yield of -3.83%, the current FCF yield is approximately -118.67% lower. Relative to its 5-year average FCF yield of -2.75% , the current FCF yield is about -126.04% lower.
2.18
P/B
Median3y
1.73
Median5y
2.79
0.71
FCF Yield
Median3y
-3.83
Median5y
-2.75
Competitors Valuation Multiple
The average P/S ratio for ALB's competitors is 1.39, providing a benchmark for relative valuation. Albemarle Corp Corp (ALB) exhibits a P/S ratio of 3.10, which is 123.49% above the industry average. Given its robust revenue growth of -3.46%, this premium appears unsustainable.
Performance Decomposition
1Y
3Y
5Y
Market capitalization of ALB increased by 87.85% over the past 1 year. The primary factor behind the change was an decrease in P/E Change from -32.54 to -90.10.
The secondary factor is the Revenue Growth, contributed -3.46%to the performance.
Overall, the performance of ALB in the past 1 year is driven by P/E Change. Which is more unsustainable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Albemarle Corp (ALB) currently overvalued or undervalued?
Albemarle Corp (ALB) is now in the Fair zone, suggesting that its current forward PS ratio of 3.10 is considered Fairly compared with the five-year average of 332.94. The fair price of Albemarle Corp (ALB) is between 78.31 to 225.12 according to relative valuation methord.
What is Albemarle Corp (ALB) fair value?
ALB's fair value is calculated using relative valuation, based on historical P/E and P/S ranges and their premiums/discounts relative to a competitor average , adjusted by weights. The fair price of Albemarle Corp (ALB) is between 78.31 to 225.12 according to relative valuation methord.
How does ALB's valuation metrics compare to the industry average?
The average P/S ratio for ALB's competitors is 1.39, providing a benchmark for relative valuation. Albemarle Corp Corp (ALB) exhibits a P/S ratio of 3.10, which is 123.49% above the industry average. Given its robust revenue growth of -3.46%, this premium appears unsustainable.
What is the current P/B ratio for Albemarle Corp (ALB) as of Jan 07 2026?
As of Jan 07 2026, Albemarle Corp (ALB) has a P/B ratio of 2.18. This indicates that the market values ALB at 2.18 times its book value.
What is the current FCF Yield for Albemarle Corp (ALB) as of Jan 07 2026?
As of Jan 07 2026, Albemarle Corp (ALB) has a FCF Yield of 0.71%. This means that for every dollar of Albemarle Corp’s market capitalization, the company generates 0.71 cents in free cash flow.
What is the current Forward P/E ratio for Albemarle Corp (ALB) as of Jan 07 2026?
As of Jan 07 2026, Albemarle Corp (ALB) has a Forward P/E ratio of -6886.60. This means the market is willing to pay $-6886.60 for every dollar of Albemarle Corp’s expected earnings over the next 12 months.
What is the current Forward P/S ratio for Albemarle Corp (ALB) as of Jan 07 2026?
As of Jan 07 2026, Albemarle Corp (ALB) has a Forward P/S ratio of 3.10. This means the market is valuing ALB at $3.10 for every dollar of expected revenue over the next 12 months.