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AlbemarleXSWX:ALB 75 EV-to-EBITDA is 32.48 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 120% above its 10-year median of 14.75. 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 1,315 Chemicals companies, Albemarle ranks worse than 76.96% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Albemarle's enterprise value is CHF14,663 Mil.
Albemarle's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF451 Mil. Therefore, Albemarle's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 32.48.
The historical rank and industry rank for Albemarle's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:ALB'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -52.46 Med: 14.75 Max: 84.22
Current: 31.92
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Albemarle was 84.22. The lowest was -52.46. And the median was 14.75.
XSWX:ALB's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 76.96% of 1315
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 13.55
vs XSWX:ALB: 31.92
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
Albemarle (XSWX:ALB) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Albemarle's share price for today is CHF102.94.
Albemarle's 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-2.741.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Albemarle's EV-to-EBITDA 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: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Albemarle's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Albemarle's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Albemarle's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Albemarle's current Enterprise Value is CHF14,663 Mil.
Albemarle's EBITDA 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 CHF451 Mil.
* 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 (XSWX:ALB) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 32.48 as of Jul. 14, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Albemarle. This is 120% above median its historical median of 14.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Albemarle ranks #1012 out of 1315 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 77%.
Is Albemarle's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Albemarle's current EV-to-EBITDA of 32.48 is 120% above median its 10-year median of 14.75. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.55. Albemarle's value of 32.48 is 139.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Albemarle ranks #1012 out of 1315 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 EV-to-EBITDA compare to RPM and LYB?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Albemarle ranks #1012 out of 1315 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Albemarle in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.55. Albemarle's value of 32.48 is 139.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 14.75 vs. the industry median of 13.55, Albemarle has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBITDA for a Chemicals company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Chemicals companies is 13.55, based on 1,315 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Albemarle's current EV-to-EBITDA of 32.48 is 139.7% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Albemarle. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Albemarle's current EV-to-EBITDA is 32.48, which is 120% above median its own 10-year median of 14.75. 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 EV-to-EBITDA of 32.48. 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 EV-to-EBITDA is 32.48, which is 120% above median its 10-year median of 14.75 and 139.7% above the Chemicals industry median of 13.55. 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 EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Albemarle (XSWX:ALB), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 32.48 as of Jul. 14, 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:
EV-to-EBITDA: 32.48 (120% above median its 10-year median of 14.75)
GF Value™: CHF69.22 vs. price of CHF102.94 (48.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 139.7% above the Chemicals median (#1012 of 1315)
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.
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