Albemarle (XSWX:ALB) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: CHF46.95 (As of Mar. 2026)

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XSWX:ALB Albemarle Corp XSWX:ALB
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Price CHF102.94
GF Value CHF69.22
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What is Albemarle Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Albemarle XSWX:ALB 75 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is CHF46.95 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:ALB with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF69.22. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Albemarle's adjusted book value per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF50.857. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is CHF46.95 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Albemarle's average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 8.00% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 12.80% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 14.60% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 12.90% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate of Albemarle was 16.70% per year. The lowest was 6.60% per year. And the median was 10.20% per year.

As of today (2026-07-14), Albemarle's current stock price is CHF102.94. Albemarle's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF46.95. Albemarle's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is 2.19.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Albemarle was 8.46. The lowest was 0.97. And the median was 4.07.


Albemarle  (XSWX:ALB) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share may underestimate the company's equity. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can seem to be too high even the actual PB Ratio is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, the book value of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/B calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is also called CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Albemarle's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=102.94/46.95
=2.19

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Albemarle was 8.46. The lowest was 0.97. And the median was 4.07.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real book value.


Albemarle Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Related Terms


Albemarle Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Albemarle's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Albemarle Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Chart

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XSWX:ALB vs RPM, LYB, SOLS: Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Albemarle's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Albemarle Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Albemarle's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Albemarle's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Albemarle Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the book value per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 book value per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent book value in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's book value is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent book value in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's book value is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 book value in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent book value per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Albemarle's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book= Book Value per Share /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=50.857/330.2130*330.2130
=50.857

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Albemarle Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 27.229 241.018 37.306
201609 28.547 241.428 39.045
201612 34.381 241.432 47.024
201703 32.894 243.801 44.553
201706 32.981 244.955 44.460
201709 33.962 246.819 45.437
201712 32.808 246.524 43.946
201803 32.528 249.554 43.041
201806 33.720 251.989 44.188
201809 32.179 252.439 42.093
201812 33.672 251.233 44.257
201903 34.678 254.202 45.047
201906 35.436 256.143 45.683
201909 35.843 256.759 46.097
201912 36.437 256.974 46.822
202003 34.991 258.115 44.765
202006 36.003 257.797 46.116
202009 35.450 260.280 44.975
202012 35.491 260.474 44.993
202103 45.777 264.877 57.069
202106 47.861 271.696 58.169
202109 44.920 274.310 54.074
202112 44.275 278.802 52.439
202203 46.240 287.504 53.109
202206 50.409 296.311 56.176
202209 55.938 296.808 62.234
202212 63.470 296.797 70.616
202303 72.689 301.836 79.523
202306 75.317 305.109 81.514
202309 75.874 307.789 81.402
202312 69.359 306.746 74.665
202403 70.296 312.332 74.320
202406 68.350 314.175 71.839
202409 57.703 315.301 60.432
202412 58.599 315.605 61.311
202503 58.529 319.799 60.435
202506 55.325 322.561 56.637
202509 52.498 324.800 53.373
202512 49.407 324.054 50.346
202603 50.857 330.213 50.857

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of CHF46.95 mean?
Albemarle (XSWX:ALB) has a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of CHF46.95 as of Mar. 2026. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Albemarle and its competitors.
Is Albemarle's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share too high?
Albemarle's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is CHF46.95. Overall, Albemarle has a GF Score™ of 75/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Albemarle's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share compare to RPM and LYB?
Albemarle's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of CHF46.95 can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for a Chemicals company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Albemarle and its competitors. Albemarle's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is CHF46.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Albemarle stock overvalued right now?
Albemarle (XSWX:ALB) has a current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of CHF46.95. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF69.22, compared to a current price of CHF102.94 — trading 48.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is CHF46.95. Albemarle's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Albemarle (XSWX:ALB), the current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is CHF46.95 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Albemarle (XSWX:ALB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Albemarle stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF102.94 is trading 48.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF69.22.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:ALB:

  • Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: CHF46.95
  • GF Value™: CHF69.22 vs. price of CHF102.94 (48.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:ALB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Albemarle Business Description

Address 4250 Congress Street, Suite 900, Charlotte, NC, USA, 28209
Albemarle is one of the world's largest lithium producers. In the lithium industry, the majority of demand comes from batteries, where lithium is used as the energy storage material, particularly in electric vehicles. Albemarle is a fully integrated lithium producer. Its upstream resources include salt brine deposits in Chile and the US and two hard rock mines in Australia, both of which are joint ventures. The company operates lithium refining plants in Chile, the US, Australia, and China. Albemarle is a global leader in the production of bromine, used in flame retardants.
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