AlbemarleALB -1.56%75 FCF Yield % is 3.30 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 1,607 Chemicals companies, Albemarle ranks better than 63.91% on this metric.
FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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Albemarle FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Albemarle's FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Albemarle's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Albemarle's FCF Yield % falls into.
* 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 FCF Yield % of 3.30 as of Jun. 24, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Albemarle and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Albemarle ranks #580 out of 1607 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 36.1%.
Is Albemarle's FCF Yield % too high?
Albemarle's current FCF Yield % is 3.30. The Chemicals industry median FCF Yield % is 0.89. Albemarle's value of 3.30 is 270.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Albemarle ranks #580 out of 1607 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above 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 FCF Yield % compare to LYB and DD?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Albemarle ranks #580 out of 1607 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts Albemarle in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 0.89. Albemarle's value of 3.30 is 270.8% 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 FCF Yield % for a Chemicals company?
The median FCF Yield % among Chemicals companies is 0.89, based on 1,607 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Albemarle's current FCF Yield % of 3.30 is 270.8% 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 FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Albemarle and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median FCF Yield % is 0.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Albemarle's current FCF Yield % is 3.30. 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 FCF Yield % is 3.30 and 270.8% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.89. 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 FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Albemarle (ALB), the current FCF Yield % is 3.30 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:
FCF Yield %: 3.30
GF Value™: $83.50 vs. price of $147.64 (76.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 270.8% above the Chemicals median (#580 of 1607)
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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