Albemarle (XSWX:ALB) Equity-to-Asset: 0.65 (As of Mar. 2026) — 27% Above Median

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XSWX:ALB Albemarle Corp XSWX:ALB
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What is Albemarle Equity-to-Asset?

Albemarle XSWX:ALB 75 Equity-to-Asset is 0.65 as of Mar. 2026, which is 27% above its 10-year median of 0.51. 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 1,611 Chemicals companies, Albemarle ranks better than 58.66% on this metric.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Albemarle's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF7,755 Mil. Albemarle's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF11,919 Mil. Therefore, Albemarle's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.65.

The historical rank and industry rank for Albemarle's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:

XSWX:ALB' s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.34   Med: 0.51   Max: 0.65
Current: 0.65

During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of Albemarle was 0.65. The lowest was 0.34. And the median was 0.51.

XSWX:ALB's Equity-to-Asset is ranked better than
58.66% of 1611 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.6 vs XSWX:ALB: 0.65

Albemarle  (XSWX:ALB) Equity-to-Asset Explanation

Equity to Asset ratio can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A company with smaller Equity to Asset ratio (more leveraged) may have higher ROE % because of the leverage.

For banks, the required minimum Equity to Asset ratio by regulation is 5%. Some stronger banks may have Equity to Asset Ratio of more than 10%.


Albemarle Equity-to-Asset Related Terms


Albemarle Equity-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Albemarle's Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset Chart

Albemarle Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Equity-to-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.51 0.52 0.52 0.60 0.58

Albemarle Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Equity-to-Asset 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 0.59 0.59 0.58 0.58 0.65

XSWX:ALB vs RPM, LYB, SOLS: Equity-to-Asset Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Albemarle's Equity-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Albemarle's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Albemarle's Equity-to-Asset falls into.


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Albemarle Equity-to-Asset Calculation

Equity to Asset ratio measures the ratios of the portion of the asset owned by shareholders out of the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated by dividing total stockholders equity by total asset.

Albemarle's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (A: Dec. 2025 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=7597.139/13048.609
=0.58

Albemarle's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=7755.042/11919.39
=0.65

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Equity-to-Asset →
What does a Equity-to-Asset of 0.65 mean?
Albemarle (XSWX:ALB) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.65 as of Mar. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Albemarle and its competitors. This is 27% above median its historical median of 0.51. Over the past decade, Albemarle's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.34 to 0.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Albemarle ranks #666 out of 1611 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 41.3%.
Is Albemarle's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Albemarle's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.65 is 27% above median its 10-year median of 0.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.34 to a high of 0.65. The Chemicals industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.60. Albemarle's value of 0.65 is 8.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Albemarle ranks #666 out of 1611 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above 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 Equity-to-Asset compare to RPM and LYB?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Albemarle ranks #666 out of 1611 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This puts Albemarle in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.60. Albemarle's value of 0.65 is 8.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Albemarle's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.34 to 0.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.51 vs. the industry median of 0.60, 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 Equity-to-Asset for a Chemicals company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Chemicals companies is 0.60, based on 1,611 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Equity-to-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Equity-to-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Albemarle's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.65 is 8.3% 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 Equity-to-Asset mean?
A high Equity-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Albemarle and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Albemarle's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.65, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 0.51. 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 Equity-to-Asset of 0.65. 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 Equity-to-Asset is 0.65, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 0.51 and 8.3% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.60. 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 Equity-to-Asset calculated?
Equity-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Albemarle (XSWX:ALB), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.65 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:

  • Equity-to-Asset: 0.65 (27% above median its 10-year median of 0.51)
  • GF Value™: CHF69.22 vs. price of CHF102.94 (48.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 8.3% above the Chemicals median (#666 of 1611)

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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