Albemarle (XSWX:ALB) Long-Term Debt: CHF1,423 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)

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XSWX:ALB Albemarle Corp XSWX:ALB
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Price CHF102.94
GF Value CHF69.22
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What is Albemarle Long-Term Debt?

Albemarle XSWX:ALB 75 Long-Term Debt is CHF1,423 Mil as of Mar. 2026. 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.

Albemarle's Long-Term Debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF1,423 Mil.

Albemarle's quarterly Long-Term Debt declined from Sep. 2025 (CHF2,532 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (CHF2,486 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2025 (CHF2,486 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (CHF1,423 Mil).

Albemarle's annual Long-Term Debt declined from Dec. 2023 (CHF3,062 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (CHF2,780 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2024 (CHF2,780 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (CHF2,486 Mil).

Albemarle  (XSWX:ALB) Long-Term Debt Explanation

Long-Term Debt is the sum of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of all long-term debt, which is debt initially having maturities due after one year or beyond the operating cycle, if longer, but excluding the portions thereof scheduled to be repaid within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Long-Term Debt includes notes payable, bonds payable, mortgage loans, convertible debt, subordinated debt and other types of long term debt.

Albemarle Long-Term Debt Related Terms

Albemarle Long-Term Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Albemarle's Long-Term Debt can be seen below:

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Albemarle Long-Term Debt Chart

Albemarle Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Long-Term Debt
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1,845.98 2,995.07 3,062.26 2,780.14 2,485.90

Albemarle Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Long-Term Debt 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 2,764.48 2,584.44 2,532.40 2,485.90 1,422.81
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Long-Term Debt →
What does a Long-Term Debt of CHF1,423 Mil mean?
Albemarle (XSWX:ALB) has a Long-Term Debt of CHF1,423 Mil as of Mar. 2026.
Is Albemarle's Long-Term Debt too high?
Albemarle's current Long-Term Debt is CHF1,423 Mil. Overall, Albemarle has a GF Score™ of 75/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Albemarle's Long-Term Debt compare to RPM and LYB?
Albemarle's Long-Term Debt of CHF1,423 Mil can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Long-Term Debt for a Chemicals company?
A good Long-Term Debt depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Long-Term Debt should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Long-Term Debt mean?
A high Long-Term Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Albemarle's current Long-Term Debt is CHF1,423 Mil. 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 Long-Term Debt of CHF1,423 Mil. 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 Long-Term Debt is CHF1,423 Mil. 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 Long-Term Debt calculated?
Long-Term Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Albemarle (XSWX:ALB), the current Long-Term Debt is CHF1,423 Mil 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:

  • Long-Term Debt: CHF1,423 Mil
  • GF Value™: CHF69.22 vs. price of CHF102.94 (48.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 5 warning signs

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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