AlbemarleALB -1.56%75 EV-to-FCF is 35.97 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates ALB with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $83.50 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 921 Chemicals companies, Albemarle ranks worse than 65.58% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Albemarle's Enterprise Value is $20,697 Mil.
Albemarle's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $575 Mil. Therefore, Albemarle's EV-to-FCF for today is 35.97.
The historical rank and industry rank for Albemarle's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
ALB'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1542.78 Med: -18.56 Max: 3021.5
Current: 35.97
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Albemarle was 3021.50. The lowest was -1542.78. And the median was -18.56.
ALB's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 65.58% of 921
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 22.87
vs ALB: 35.97
EV-to-FCF 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-FCF 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 $147.64.
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 $-3.410.
* 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. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Albemarle EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Albemarle EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Albemarle's EV-to-FCF 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-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Albemarle's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Albemarle's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Albemarle's current Enterprise Value is $20,697 Mil.
Albemarle's Free Cash Flow 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 $575 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 (ALB) has a EV-to-FCF of 35.97 as of Jun. 24, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Albemarle and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Albemarle ranks #604 out of 921 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 65.6%.
Is Albemarle's EV-to-FCF too high?
Albemarle's current EV-to-FCF is 35.97. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-FCF is 22.87. Albemarle's value of 35.97 is 57.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Albemarle ranks #604 out of 921 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Albemarle has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Albemarle's EV-to-FCF compare to LYB and DD?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Albemarle ranks #604 out of 921 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Albemarle in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 22.87. Albemarle's value of 35.97 is 57.3% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-FCF for a Chemicals company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Chemicals companies is 22.87, based on 921 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Albemarle's current EV-to-FCF of 35.97 is 57.3% 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Albemarle and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 22.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Albemarle's current EV-to-FCF is 35.97. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Albemarle (ALB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $83.50, compared to a current price of $147.64 — trading 76.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 35.97 and 57.3% above the Chemicals industry median of 22.87. Albemarle's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Albemarle (ALB), the current EV-to-FCF is 35.97 as of Jun. 24, 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 (ALB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Albemarle stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $147.64 is trading 76.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $83.50.
GuruFocus considers Albemarle to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ALB:
EV-to-FCF: 35.97
GF Value™: $83.50 vs. price of $147.64 (76.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 57.3% above the Chemicals median (#604 of 921)
No single metric tells the full story. See the 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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