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Albemarle Corporation (ALB-PA)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
09/16/2025: ALB-PA (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
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Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -18.89% | Avg. Invested days 21 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/16/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size ETF | Market Capitalization 0 USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price - |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price - | ||
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 1.61 | 52 Weeks Range 26.29 - 47.97 | Updated Date 06/16/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 26.29 - 47.97 | Updated Date 06/16/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 11.73% | Basic EPS (TTM) - |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -22.39% | Operating Margin (TTM) 1.9% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -1.51% | Return on Equity (TTM) -9.99% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 8271080448 | Price to Sales(TTM) - |
Enterprise Value 8271080448 | Price to Sales(TTM) - | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue - | Enterprise Value to EBITDA - | Shares Outstanding - | Shares Floating 117097318 |
Shares Outstanding - | Shares Floating 117097318 | ||
Percent Insiders - | Percent Institutions 93.53 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Albemarle Corporation
Company Overview
History and Background
Albemarle Corporation was founded in 1994 as a spin-off from Ethyl Corporation. It has grown through acquisitions and organic expansion to become a leading global specialty chemicals company, particularly in lithium, bromine specialties, and catalysts.
Core Business Areas
- Lithium: Albemarle is one of the world's largest lithium producers, supplying lithium compounds for batteries used in electric vehicles, energy storage systems, and portable electronics. It sources lithium from brine and hard rock deposits.
- Bromine Specialties: Albemarle produces bromine and bromine derivatives used in fire safety, water treatment, and other industrial applications.
- Catalysts: Albemarle manufactures catalysts used in refining and petrochemical industries to produce fuels, plastics, and other products. They are used in clean fuel technologies.
Leadership and Structure
Albemarle is led by a board of directors and a senior management team. The company operates globally with regional headquarters and manufacturing facilities located around the world.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Lithium Hydroxide and Carbonate: Key materials for EV batteries. Albemarle holds a significant market share in the global lithium market. Major competitors include SQM and Ganfeng Lithium. Revenue from lithium is a majority portion of total revenue
- Bromine-based Flame Retardants: Used in electronics, textiles, and other materials to prevent fires. Market share is significant, competing with ICL and LANXESS.
- Refinery Catalysts: Used to improve the efficiency of oil refining processes. Competitors include WR Grace and BASF.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The specialty chemicals industry is driven by innovation and demand from various sectors, including automotive, electronics, and energy. Increased focus on sustainability is influencing material sciences.
Positioning
Albemarle is a leading player in the lithium market due to its diversified sourcing and vertically integrated operations. They benefit from the EV transition.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The Lithium TAM is projected to exceed $80 billion by 2030. Albemarle is positioned well due to established contracts and scale in major geographies for Lithium extraction and processing.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Leading market position in lithium
- Diversified product portfolio
- Vertically integrated operations
- Strong customer relationships
- Global presence
Weaknesses
- Exposure to commodity price fluctuations
- Geopolitical risks associated with resource extraction
- Environmental concerns related to lithium mining
- Debt levels
- Execution Risks
Opportunities
- Growing demand for lithium-ion batteries
- Expansion into new geographic markets
- Development of sustainable lithium extraction technologies
- Strategic partnerships and acquisitions
- Increasing market share
Threats
- Increased competition from other lithium producers
- Technological advancements in battery technology that reduce reliance on lithium
- Environmental regulations
- Economic downturns
- Supply chain disruptions
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- SQM (SQM)
- Livent (LTHM)
- Ganfeng Lithium (OTCPK:GNENF)
Competitive Landscape
Albemarle possesses advantages in scale and vertical integration compared to some competitors. SQM has low production costs. Livent offers more focused operations.
Major Acquisitions
Rockwood Holdings
- Year: 2015
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 6200
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded Albemarle's lithium and specialty chemicals portfolio, increasing its global reach and production capacity.
Wodgina Lithium Mine (partial interest)
- Year: 2019
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 1300
- Strategic Rationale: Secured a long-term supply of lithium raw materials to support Albemarle's lithium production.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Albemarle has experienced substantial revenue growth driven by increased lithium demand and strategic acquisitions.
Future Projections: Analyst estimates project continued growth in revenue and earnings as demand for lithium continues to increase, although growth is projected to slow down as demand slows.
Recent Initiatives: Albemarle is expanding its lithium production capacity through new projects and acquisitions to meet growing demand.
Summary
Albemarle is a major player in the lithium market, benefiting from the transition to electric vehicles. Its vertically integrated operations provide a competitive advantage, but the company is exposed to commodity price fluctuations and geopolitical risks. Recent financial performance has declined. Managing debt and executing expansion projects effectively are critical for future success.
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Sources and Disclaimers
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- Company Investor Relations
- Market Research Reports
- Analyst Estimates
Disclaimers:
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About Albemarle Corporation
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Charlotte, NC, United States | ||
IPO Launch date - | Chairman, President & CEO Mr. Jerry Kent Masters Jr. | ||
Sector Basic Materials | Industry Specialty Chemicals | Full time employees 8300 | Website https://www.albemarle.com |
Full time employees 8300 | Website https://www.albemarle.com | ||
Albemarle Corporation provides energy storage solutions worldwide. It operates through three segments: Energy Storage, Specialties, and Ketjen. The Energy Storage segment offers lithium compounds, including lithium carbonate, lithium hydroxide, and lithium chloride for use in lithium batteries used in consumer electronics and electric vehicles, power grids and solar panels, high performance greases, specialty glass used in consumer appliances and electronics, organic synthesis processes in the areas of steroid chemistry and vitamins, and various life science applications, as well as intermediates in the pharmaceutical industry; technical services, including handling and use of reactive lithium products; and recycling services for lithium-containing by-products. The Specialties segment provides bromine and highly specialized lithium solutions for various industries, such as energy, mobility, connectivity, and health comprising fire safety compounds; bromine-based specialty chemicals products, including elemental bromine, alkyl bromides, inorganic bromides, brominated powdered activated carbon, and various bromine fine chemicals; lithium specialties, such as butyllithium and lithium aluminum hydride; cesium products for the chemical and pharmaceutical industries; and zirconium, barium, and titanium products for pyrotechnical applications that include airbag initiators. The Ketjen segment offers clean fuels technologies, including hydroprocessing catalysts together with isomerization and akylation catalysts; fluidized catalytic cracking catalysts and additives; and performance catalyst solutions comprising organometallics and curatives. It serves grid storage, automotive, aerospace, conventional energy, electronics, construction, agriculture and food, pharmaceuticals and medical device industries. Albemarle Corporation was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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