Albemarle (XSWX:ALB) Ending Cash Position: CHF858 Mil (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 Ending Cash Position?

Albemarle XSWX:ALB 75 Ending Cash Position is CHF858 Mil 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.

Albemarle's Ending Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF858 Mil.

Albemarle's quarterly Ending Cash Position declined from Sep. 2025 (CHF1,538 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (CHF1,289 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2025 (CHF1,289 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (CHF858 Mil).

Albemarle's annual Ending Cash Position increased from Dec. 2023 (CHF770 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (CHF1,063 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2024 (CHF1,063 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (CHF1,289 Mil).

Albemarle Ending Cash Position Related Terms

Albemarle Ending Cash Position Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Albemarle's Ending Cash Position can be seen below:

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Albemarle Ending Cash Position Chart

Albemarle Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Ending Cash Position
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Albemarle Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Ending Cash Position Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1,341.76 1,469.31 1,537.87 1,289.39 858.01
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Albemarle Ending Cash Position Calculation

Ending Cash Position is the cash and cash equivalents balance at the end of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. It is equal to the Beginning Cash Position plus the Net Change in Cash.

Albemarle's Ending Cash Position for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Ending Cash Position= Beginning Cash Position+Net Change in Cash
=950.088+339.297
=1,289

Albemarle's Ending Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Ending Cash Position=Beginning Cash Position+Net Change in Cash
=1273.853+-415.846
=858

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Ending Cash Position →
What does a Ending Cash Position of CHF858 Mil mean?
Albemarle (XSWX:ALB) has a Ending Cash Position of CHF858 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Ending Cash Position is the cash and cash equivalents balance at the end of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on Albemarle and its competitors.
Is Albemarle's Ending Cash Position too high?
Albemarle's current Ending Cash Position is CHF858 Mil. Overall, Albemarle has a GF Score™ of 75/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Albemarle's Ending Cash Position compare to RPM and LYB?
Albemarle's Ending Cash Position of CHF858 Mil 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 Ending Cash Position for a Chemicals company?
A good Ending Cash Position depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Ending Cash Position 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 Ending Cash Position mean?
A high Ending Cash Position can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ending Cash Position is the cash and cash equivalents balance at the end of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on Albemarle and its competitors. Albemarle's current Ending Cash Position is CHF858 Mil. 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 Ending Cash Position of CHF858 Mil. 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 Ending Cash Position is CHF858 Mil. 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 Ending Cash Position calculated?
Ending Cash Position is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Albemarle (XSWX:ALB), the current Ending Cash Position is CHF858 Mil 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:

  • Ending Cash Position: CHF858 Mil
  • 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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