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Albemarle Corporation
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The brief
Albemarle produces lithium carbonate and hydroxide for electric vehicle batteries and energy storage systems, bromine-based fire safety compounds, and specialty catalysts for the refining industry [Yahoo Finance]. The company operates mines, processing facilities, and recycling operations across three segments: Energy Storage, Specialties, and Ketjen [Yahoo Finance].
Albemarle Corporation provides lithium compounds and specialty chemicals, primarily serving the battery, electric vehicle, and energy storage markets [Yahoo Finance]. The stock has fallen 29% over six months due to weak lithium pricing, though the company is ramping up production and cutting costs to offset margin pressure [Zacks]. Trailing earnings are depressed by one-time charges, so the P/E ratio overstates valuation [Sentinellis calculation].
Revenue grew strongly in the latest quarter, but trailing profitability remains weak due to one-time charges and lithium market headwinds [Yahoo Finance].
Sentinellis health
Moderate concerns
6.2/10
7.5+ strong · 4.5–7.5 moderate · under 4.5 weak
Profitability
Returns on capital
Growth & momentum
Balance sheet
Cash generation
Value creation
Sentinellis calculation from the published statements — not a score reported by any data source. Each category is scored on the checks that had data; missing inputs are excluded rather than counted as failures.
Market capitalisation
$13.4B
Revenue (TTM)
$5.9B
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Lithium market conditions remain weak, pressuring profit margins and contributing to the 29% stock decline over six months [Zacks].
Risks
4
Opportunities
6
Red flags
1
Leadership
10
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