AlbemarleALB -0.89%75 Receivables Turnover is 2.56 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates ALB with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $84.38 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,574 Chemicals companies, Albemarle ranks better than 75.16% on this metric.
The Receivables Turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by average Accounts Receivable. An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. Albemarle's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,429 Mil. Albemarle's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $558 Mil.
Hence, Albemarle's Receivables Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.56.
An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. This metric is commonly used to compare companies within the same industry to check whether they are on par with their competitors.
Albemarle Receivables Turnover Related Terms
Albemarle Receivables Turnover Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Albemarle's Receivables Turnover 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.
ALB vs RPM, LYB, SOLS: Receivables Turnover Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Albemarle's Receivables Turnover, along with its competitors' market caps and Receivables Turnover 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 Receivables Turnover vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Albemarle's Receivables Turnover distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Albemarle's Receivables Turnover 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 Receivables Turnover of 2.56 as of Mar. 2026. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on Albemarle and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Albemarle ranks #391 out of 1574 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 24.8%.
Is Albemarle's Receivables Turnover too high?
Albemarle's current Receivables Turnover is 2.56. The Chemicals industry median Receivables Turnover is 5.56. Albemarle's value of 2.56 is 54% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Albemarle ranks #391 out of 1574 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Receivables Turnover compare to RPM and LYB?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Albemarle ranks #391 out of 1574 companies for Receivables Turnover. This places Albemarle in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 5.56. Albemarle's value of 2.56 is 54% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Receivables Turnover for a Chemicals company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Chemicals companies is 5.56, based on 1,574 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Receivables Turnover significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Receivables Turnover should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Albemarle's current Receivables Turnover of 2.56 is 54% below 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 Receivables Turnover mean?
A high Receivables Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on Albemarle and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 5.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Albemarle's current Receivables Turnover is 2.56. 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 $84.38, compared to a current price of $134.36 — trading 59.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Receivables Turnover is 2.56 and 54% below the Chemicals industry median of 5.56. 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 Receivables Turnover calculated?
Receivables Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Albemarle (ALB), the current Receivables Turnover is 2.56 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 (ALB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Albemarle stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $134.36 is trading 59.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $84.38.
GuruFocus considers Albemarle to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ALB:
Receivables Turnover: 2.56
GF Value™: $84.38 vs. price of $134.36 (59.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 54% below the Chemicals median (#391 of 1574)
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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