ALB Albemarle PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The current PE ratio of ALB can't be determined, as the TTM EPS of -$16.76 is negative. The last PE ratio of Albemarle, recorded in March 2024, was 47.56.
ALB PE ratio history
The PE ratio of Albemarle has averaged 42.55 over the last ten years. Over the past ten years, ALB's PE ratio was at its highest in the Dec 2017 quarter at 261, when the stock price was $127.89 and the EPS was $0.49. The lowest value was in the Sep 2023 quarter, when it reached 6 with a price of $170.04 and an EPS of $28.36.
Albemarle PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 1,637.68% in 2017
Maximum annual decrease: -95.68% in 2022
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 10.77 | 14.09% |
| 2022 | 9.44 | -95.68% |
| 2021 | 218.48 | 422.8% |
| 2020 | 41.79 | 187.81% |
| 2019 | 14.52 | 20.6% |
| 2018 | 12.04 | -95.39% |
| 2017 | 261 | 1,637.68% |
| 2016 | 15.02 | -19.29% |
| 2015 | 18.61 | -47.7% |
| 2014 | 35.58 | 176.67% |
ALB average PE ratio chart
ALB PE vs peers
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| XOM Exxon Mobil Corp | 13.82 | $487.68B |
| DOW Dow Inc | 27.73 | $29.12B |
| WLK Westlake Chemical Corp | 163.25 | $15.34B |
| HUN Huntsman CORP | N/A | $3.1B |
| ALB Albemarle Corp | N/A | $11B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Albemarle's PE ratio?
The current price to earnings ratio of ALB can't be calculated, as its EPS of -$16.76 is negative.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Albemarle (ALB)?
As an average over the last 3 years, ALB stock has a PE ratio of 32.54.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Albemarle (ALB)?
As an average over the last 5 years, ALB stock has a PE ratio of 46.69.
What is the highest PE ratio for ALB?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 261 and it was in the Dec 2017 quarter.
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
and Sharadar.