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AlbemarleXSWX:ALB 75 EV-to-OCF is 17.09 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 20.07. 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 1,605 Chemicals companies, Albemarle ranks worse than 65.17% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Albemarle's Enterprise Value is CHF14,663 Mil.
Albemarle's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF858 Mil. Therefore, Albemarle's EV-to-OCF for today is 17.09.
The historical rank and industry rank for Albemarle's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:ALB'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.78 Med: 20.07 Max: 2035.95
Current: 16.76
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Albemarle was 2035.95. The lowest was 6.78. And the median was 20.07.
XSWX:ALB's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 65.17% of 1605
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 10.53
vs XSWX:ALB: 16.76
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Albemarle EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Albemarle EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Albemarle's EV-to-OCF 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.
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Albemarle's EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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-OCF vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Albemarle's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Albemarle's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Albemarle's current Enterprise Value is CHF14,663 Mil.
Albemarle's Cash Flow from Operations 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 CHF858 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-OCF of 17.09 as of Jul. 14, 2026. This is 15% below median its historical median of 20.07. Over the past decade, Albemarle's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 6.78 to 2,035.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Albemarle ranks #1046 out of 1605 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 65.2%.
Is Albemarle's EV-to-OCF too high?
Albemarle's current EV-to-OCF of 17.09 is 15% below median its 10-year median of 20.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.78 to a high of 2,035.95. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-OCF is 10.53. Albemarle's value of 17.09 is 62.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Albemarle ranks #1046 out of 1605 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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-OCF compare to RPM and LYB?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Albemarle ranks #1046 out of 1605 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Albemarle in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 10.53. Albemarle's value of 17.09 is 62.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Albemarle's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 6.78 to 2,035.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.07 vs. the industry median of 10.53, 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-OCF for a Chemicals company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Chemicals companies is 10.53, based on 1,605 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Albemarle's current EV-to-OCF of 17.09 is 62.3% 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-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 10.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Albemarle's current EV-to-OCF is 17.09, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 20.07. 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-OCF of 17.09. 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-OCF is 17.09, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 20.07 and 62.3% above the Chemicals industry median of 10.53. 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-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Albemarle (XSWX:ALB), the current EV-to-OCF is 17.09 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-OCF: 17.09 (15% below median its 10-year median of 20.07)
GF Value™: CHF69.22 vs. price of CHF102.94 (48.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 62.3% above the Chemicals median (#1046 of 1605)
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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