Global stock

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Albemarle Corp.

ALB

AI analysis and articles are in Czech.

§ Financial healthLong-term stability

69/ 100

Overall score·ALB

Current price

93.42USD

26/10/2026

P/E, P/B

Valuation

Strong

Rates whether the stock is cheap or expensive relative to its history and sector. A score above 60 suggests the stock trades below its estimated intrinsic value.

Tracks:P/E · P/B · FCF yield · sector

Aktivum má velmi vysoké P/E, což naznačuje nadhodnocení, avšak forward P/E je nízké, což ukazuje na možný růst. Trh je pozitivně naladěn a cena vykazuje silný momentum, i když ziskovost je nízká. Stabilita je průměrná vzhledem k zadluženosti a beta.

§ Outlook vs S&P 500Next 12 months

Probably yes

Estimated chance of beating the index: about 62%

8 of 8 inputs

NoProbably notSameProbably yesYes

A model estimate from current values. The result may change with new data; it is not a price target or an investment recommendation.

§ Context and events

Management

Jerry Kent Masters Jr. je Chairman, President & CEO, Neal R. Sheorey CFO & Executive VP, Mark R. Mummert Executive VP & COO a Eric W. Norris Executive VP & Chief Commercial Officer. Strategie firmy zahrnuje rozvoj výroby lithia pro bateriový trh a současně opírá podnikání o bromové produkty a katalyzátory.

Articles about Albemarle Corp., in Czech (0)

No articles yet. New analyses are published daily.

§ Upcoming results

4 November 2026

in 8 days

Earnings

Earnings = quarterly financial results (revenue and profit). Companies publish them every three months and the share price often reacts strongly.

§ Frequently asked questions

What is Albemarle Corp. (ALB)?

Albemarle Corp. (ALB) is a global stock traded on NYSE. We track it daily — scoring news sentiment, the short-term outlook and long-term stability on a 0–100 scale.

What is the Albemarle Corp. price today?

As of 26 October 2026, Albemarle Corp. trades at about 93.42 USD per unit. We update the price daily from public market data. Intraday moves can differ significantly — always check the final price with your broker.

How to buy Albemarle Corp.?

Through regulated online brokers such as Degiro, XTB, Trading 212 or Interactive Brokers. Shares trade in USD or EUR — most brokers convert your currency automatically. FinSignal does not operate any of these platforms and charges no commission — the overview is only a signpost.

Does Albemarle Corp. pay a dividend?

Albemarle Corp. either pays no dividend at the moment or we have no reliable data on it. Many growth companies prefer reinvesting profit to paying dividends — check the current policy in the company's investor relations materials.

Is Albemarle Corp. a good investment in 2026?

Our AI signal currently rates Albemarle Corp. as neutral (score 45/100). Financial health comes out at 69/100, so beyond short-term news it is worth watching the valuation, growth, profitability and stability of the company. FinSignal is not an investment adviser licensed under Czech Act No. 256/2004 Coll. — signals are analytical input, not a recommendation to buy or sell. You make every decision at your own risk.

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§ How to buy Albemarle Corp.

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§ Current signalShort-term mood

/ 100

● Neutral

Earnings in 8 days

On 4 November 2026 the company publishes its quarterly results. This period tends to bring large price moves.

News summary

Fresh news

Signal 27/10, 06:02

Albemarle oznámila čtvrtletní dividendu; samostatně se objevilo pozitivní hodnocení jejího potenciálu v ukládání energie. Přínos závisí na tom, zda růst poptávky vyváží tlak na lithium.

Krátkodobý obraz zůstává slabý: cena za 30 dní klesla téměř o 15 %, trend i momentum jsou negativní a vysoká volatilita zvyšuje riziko. RSI 30 může tlak zmírnit, ale nepotvrzuje obrat.

Risks: Udržitelný růst cen lithia, lepší objemy či hotovostní tok a obrat trendu by tento negativní výhled oslabily.

More about the signal

Risks: Udržitelný růst cen lithia, lepší objemy či hotovostní tok a obrat trendu by tento negativní výhled oslabily.

Signal history· 2

25/1010:0127 · Strongly negative
Albemarle před výsledky za 3. čtvrtletí očekává tlak nižších cen lithia a slabších objemů na tržby a EBITDA; úspory a hotovostní tok mohou dopad zmírnit.
24/1008:0135 · Slightly negative
Albemarle je 57,1 % pod dubnovým maximem; zpráva upozorňuje, že návrat závisí na udržení hotovosti při očekávaných nižších cenách lithia. Stabilní cash flow by tlak zmírnilo.

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DCF valuation

A DCF model is not suitable for this asset class.

§ Valuation check

Is the price reasonable?

Six quick tests: price against fair value, the last year, similar companies and analyst estimates. They are calculated from the numbers, not from AI estimates. This is not a recommendation.

Data 17 of 18

Valuation score

3/ 6

4/6 tests available

1. Below DCF fair value

The complete DCF range or the current price is missing.

2. Well below DCF value

The complete DCF range or the current price is missing.

3. Price vs. the last year

1% above the 1-year low (92.54 USD to 215.6 USD), based on stored daily prices.

4. P/E vs. similar companies

P/E 406.9 vs. median 23.1 (26 companies).

5. P/E relative to growth

PEG 0.8; a lower value means cheaper growth.

6. Analyst price target

83.6% vs. the current price, 20 analysts.

Price and fair value

no complete range

The DCF check appears once both the price and the model range are available.

Price vs analyst target

Current price

93.42 USD

Low 83.28 USDHigh 225.0 USD

Current priceAverage: 171.6 USD

DCF gap

no complete range

The DCF check appears once both the price and the model range are available.

Analyst target

+83.6%

Average target 171.6 USD vs. price 93.42 USD.

Analyst consensus

Target range

83.28 USD - 225.0 USD

Coverage

20 analysts

Analyst consensus

2.0 / 5

Changes 180 d

+2 / -1

EPS next year

-2.3%

Revenue next year

2.9%

Valuation multiples

406.9

9.4

1.6

2.1

10.4

0.8

52-week range1% above the low

92.54 USD215.6 USD

31.0%

3.8%

2.7%

Price vs 50D-24.4%

Price vs 200D-40.0%

Metrics explained+

Price and fair value

DCF range: A model estimate of fair value from future free cash flow. A price above the range means the market pays a premium over the model; a price below it may signal a more conservative market valuation or an overly optimistic model.
Analyst target: The average and range of the analyst price targets we track. It is the market consensus, not a FinSignal recommendation, and it can lag fast price moves.
52-week range: Shows where the current price sits between the low and high of the last year. A value near the high often signals strong momentum, but on its own says nothing about whether the stock is expensive.
Price vs 50D / 200D: Compares the price with its short- and long-term moving averages. A positive value means the price is above the trend; a negative one below it.

Multiples

P/E: Price relative to current earnings. A lower P/E can mean cheaper, but it can also point to a weak outlook or risk.
Forward P/E: Price relative to next year's expected earnings. For growing companies it is often more useful than the historical P/E because it reflects estimates of future earnings.
P/B: Price relative to the book value of equity. It makes more sense for banks, insurers and capital-intensive companies than for software or brands.
P/S: Price relative to revenue. It helps with companies that have low or negative earnings; a high P/S means the market expects strong growth or future margins.
EV/EBITDA: The value of the whole company, including debt, relative to operating profit before depreciation. Useful for comparing companies with different leverage.
PEG: P/E adjusted for earnings growth. A value around 1 may suggest the valuation matches growth, but the metric is sensitive to estimates.

Growth and quality

EPS growth: Year-on-year change in earnings per share. Strong growth supports a higher valuation, but for cyclical companies it can be temporary.
Revenue growth: The growth rate of sales. It helps tell whether profits grow on real demand or mainly on cost savings.
Net margin: How much of each unit of revenue is left as net profit. A higher margin often points to stronger pricing power or more efficient operations.
ROE: Return on equity. A high ROE can signal a quality business, but check that it is not artificially boosted by heavy debt.

Most data available. Missing values mean the market data source did not provide them for this ticker. The data is indicative and may be delayed. Price as of 26/10/2026.

Management and competitive advantage

Both are estimated by the AI from the company profile, news and results. They do not count towards the 6-pillar financial health score. The AI comments are in Czech.

strong

Management má dobrou reputaci a strategii růstu, což se odráží ve vysokém skóre.

strong

Albemarle má silnou konkurenční výhodu v oblasti lithia a chemických specialit, což posiluje jeho moats.

Information

Type: Global stock
Symbol: ALB
Exchange: NYSE
Currency: USD
Sector: Materiály
: 406.9x
: 12.5B USD
: 19.0 %
: 1.33

§ Risk profile

Zásadním rizikem je kolísání cen lithia: jejich pokles může rychle snížit tržby, marže i ocenění akcie. Významné jsou také kapitálová náročnost projektů, jejich povolování a realizace, konkurence producentů s nižšími náklady a měnové riziko pro investora v korunách.

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