AlbemarleMIL:1ALB -2.76%52 Net Margin % is 22.33% as of Mar. 2026, which is 66% above its 10-year median of 13.44. GuruFocus rates MIL:1ALB with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of €73.68 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,585 Chemicals companies, Albemarle ranks worse than 81.7% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Albemarle's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €276 Mil. Albemarle's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,236 Mil. Therefore, Albemarle's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 22.33%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Albemarle's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MIL:1ALB'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -21.93 Med: 13.44 Max: 36.75
Current: -4.24
MIL:1ALB's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 81.7% of 1585
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.89
vs MIL:1ALB: -4.24
Albemarle (MIL:1ALB) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Albemarle Net Margin % Related Terms
Albemarle Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Albemarle's Net Margin % 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 Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Albemarle's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Albemarle's Net Margin % 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 (MIL:1ALB) has a Net Margin % of 22.33% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Albemarle and its competitors. This is 66% above median its historical median of 13.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Albemarle ranks #1295 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 81.7%.
Is Albemarle's Net Margin % too high?
Albemarle's current Net Margin % of 22.33% is 66% above median its 10-year median of 13.44. The Chemicals industry median Net Margin % is 3.89. Albemarle's value of 22.33% is 474% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Albemarle ranks #1295 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Albemarle has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Albemarle's Net Margin % compare to LYB and DD?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Albemarle ranks #1295 out of 1585 companies for Net Margin %. This places Albemarle in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.89. Albemarle's value of 22.33% is 474% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.44 vs. the industry median of 3.89, 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 Net Margin % for a Chemicals company?
The median Net Margin % among Chemicals companies is 3.89, based on 1,585 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Albemarle's current Net Margin % of 22.33% is 474% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Albemarle and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Albemarle's current Net Margin % is 22.33%, which is 66% above median its own 10-year median of 13.44. 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 (MIL:1ALB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €73.68, compared to a current price of €132.35 — trading 79.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 22.33%, which is 66% above median its 10-year median of 13.44 and 474% above the Chemicals industry median of 3.89. Albemarle's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Albemarle (MIL:1ALB), the current Net Margin % is 22.33% 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 (MIL:1ALB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Albemarle stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €132.35 is trading 79.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €73.68.
GuruFocus considers Albemarle to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:1ALB:
Net Margin %: 22.33% (66% above median its 10-year median of 13.44)
GF Value™: €73.68 vs. price of €132.35 (79.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 474% above the Chemicals median (#1295 of 1585)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1ALB 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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