Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
AlbemarleXSWX:ALB 75 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is CHF-2.74 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. Among 1,257 Chemicals companies, Albemarle ranks worse than 79554.42% on this metric.
Albemarle's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF1.85.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF-2.73.
Albemarle's EPS without NRI for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF2.58.
Its EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF1.96.
During the past 13 years, Albemarle's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 75.40% per year. The lowest was -11.50% per year. And the median was 13.40% per year.
Albemarle (XSWX:ALB) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
Be Aware
Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
Albemarle Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Albemarle Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Albemarle's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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.
XSWX:ALB vs RPM, LYB, SOLS: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Albemarle's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE 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 PE Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Albemarle's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Albemarle's PE Ratio falls into.
Albemarle Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Albemarle's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF-2.74
* 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.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of CHF-2.74 mean?
Albemarle (XSWX:ALB) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of CHF-2.74 as of Mar. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Albemarle and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Albemarle ranks #999999 out of 1257 companies in the Chemicals industry.
Is Albemarle's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Albemarle's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is CHF-2.74. Based on the distribution chart, Albemarle ranks #999999 out of 1257 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Albemarle has a GF Score™ of 75/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Albemarle's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to RPM and LYB?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Albemarle ranks #999999 out of 1257 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Albemarle in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Chemicals company?
A good Earnings per Share (Diluted) depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Albemarle and its competitors. Albemarle's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is CHF-2.74. 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) of CHF-2.74. 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is CHF-2.74. 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Albemarle (XSWX:ALB), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is CHF-2.74 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:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): CHF-2.74
GF Value™: CHF69.22 vs. price of CHF102.94 (48.7% above fair value)
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 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.
75GF Score
Get the complete analysis for XSWX:ALB
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
XSWX:ALB has been successfully added to your 
