About Albemarle Corp
- Industry: Chemicals
- Exchange: NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC.
- Country: US
- Website: https://www.albemarle.com/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 52-week range for ALB?
The 52-week high is $221 and the 52-week low is $81.97.
What is the P/E ratio for ALB?
The Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio is 55.06.
What is the dividend yield for ALB?
The indicated annual dividend yield is 1.24%.
What is the Return on Equity (ROE)?
The trailing twelve months (TTM) Return on Equity is 2.26%.
What is the Net Profit Margin?
The Net Profit Margin (TTM) is 3.79%.
What is the Price to Book (P/B) Ratio?
The annual Price to Book ratio stands at 1.75.
Analyst Recommendation Trends
Wall Street analyst consensus for ALB over the last few months:
Latest ALB News
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