Albemarle (MIL:1ALB) Research & Development: €40 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


MIL:1ALB Albemarle Corp MIL:1ALB
52 GF Score
Price €132.35
GF Value €73.68
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Albemarle Research & Development?

Albemarle MIL:1ALB -2.76% 52 Research & Development is €40 Mil as of Mar. 2026. 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.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Albemarle's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €8 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €40 Mil.

Albemarle  (MIL:1ALB) Research & Development Explanation

If competitive advantage is created by a patent or tech advantage, at some point it will disappear.

High R&D usually dictates high SG&A which threatens the competitive advantage.

Albemarle Research & Development Related Terms

Albemarle Research & Development Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Albemarle's Research & Development can be seen below:

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* 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 Research & Development Chart

Albemarle Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
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Albemarle Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Albemarle Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development 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 €40 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Research & Development →
What does a Research & Development of €40 Mil mean?
Albemarle (MIL:1ALB) has a Research & Development of €40 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Albemarle and its competitors.
Is Albemarle's Research & Development too high?
Albemarle's current Research & Development is €40 Mil. 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 Research & Development compare to LYB and DD?
Albemarle's Research & Development of €40 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 Research & Development for a Chemicals company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Research & Development 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 Research & Development mean?
A high Research & Development can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Albemarle and its competitors. Albemarle's current Research & Development is €40 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?
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 Research & Development is €40 Mil. 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 Research & Development calculated?
Research & Development is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Albemarle (MIL:1ALB), the current Research & Development is €40 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 (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:

  • Research & Development: €40 Mil
  • GF Value™: €73.68 vs. price of €132.35 (79.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 4 warning signs

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 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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