Price to Earnings (P/E)
since 2005
Calculation
Albemarle Corp., P/E, long-term trends, calculation
| P/E | = | Share price1, 2, 3 | ÷ | Earnings per share1 (EPS) | EPS1 | = | Net income attributable to Albemarle Corporation1 (in thousands) |
÷ | No. shares of common stock outstanding2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2023 | 11.89 | = | 272.79 | ÷ | 22.95 | 22.95 | = | 2,689,816 | ÷ | 117,197,977 | |
| Feb 22, 2022 | 181.56 | = | 191.85 | ÷ | 1.06 | 1.06 | = | 123,672 | ÷ | 117,036,615 | |
| Feb 19, 2021 | 48.47 | = | 156.17 | ÷ | 3.22 | 3.22 | = | 375,764 | ÷ | 116,632,439 | |
| Feb 26, 2020 | 17.06 | = | 85.65 | ÷ | 5.02 | 5.02 | = | 533,228 | ÷ | 106,206,157 | |
| Feb 27, 2019 | 14.07 | = | 92.28 | ÷ | 6.56 | 6.56 | = | 693,562 | ÷ | 105,753,864 | |
| Feb 28, 2018 | 202.58 | = | 100.43 | ÷ | 0.50 | 0.50 | = | 54,850 | ÷ | 110,638,449 | |
| Feb 28, 2017 | 17.75 | = | 101.51 | ÷ | 5.72 | 5.72 | = | 643,675 | ÷ | 112,566,316 | |
| Feb 29, 2016 | 18.84 | = | 56.22 | ÷ | 2.98 | 2.98 | = | 334,906 | ÷ | 112,250,676 | |
| Mar 2, 2015 | 47.68 | = | 56.68 | ÷ | 1.19 | 1.19 | = | 133,316 | ÷ | 112,155,745 | |
| Feb 25, 2014 | 12.37 | = | 64.28 | ÷ | 5.20 | 5.20 | = | 413,171 | ÷ | 79,497,921 | |
| Feb 15, 2013 | 18.65 | = | 65.42 | ÷ | 3.51 | 3.51 | = | 311,536 | ÷ | 88,836,443 | |
| Feb 22, 2012 | 13.49 | = | 66.19 | ÷ | 4.91 | 4.91 | = | 436,280 | ÷ | 88,937,768 | |
| Feb 25, 2011 | 16.20 | = | 57.24 | ÷ | 3.53 | 3.53 | = | 323,720 | ÷ | 91,633,335 | |
| Feb 26, 2010 | 19.19 | = | 37.49 | ÷ | 1.95 | 1.95 | = | 178,368 | ÷ | 91,314,008 | |
| Feb 27, 2009 | 9.10 | = | 19.35 | ÷ | 2.13 | 2.13 | = | 194,202 | ÷ | 91,377,788 | |
| Feb 29, 2008 | 15.10 | = | 37.94 | ÷ | 2.51 | 2.51 | = | 229,690 | ÷ | 91,407,676 | |
| Mar 1, 2007 | 27.28 | = | 40.98 | ÷ | 1.50 | 1.50 | = | 142,969 | ÷ | 95,174,444 | |
| Mar 15, 2006 | 18.13 | = | 22.05 | ÷ | 1.22 | 1.22 | = | 114,867 | ÷ | 94,462,906 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).
1 US$
2 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.
3 Closing price as at the filing date of Albemarle Corp. Annual Report.
Comparison to Competitors
Albemarle Corp., P/E, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Albemarle Corp. | Linde plc | Sherwin-Williams Co. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2023 | 11.89 | 41.34 | 28.48 |
| Feb 22, 2022 | 181.56 | 38.92 | 37.32 |
| Feb 19, 2021 | 48.47 | 52.57 | 31.64 |
| Feb 26, 2020 | 17.06 | 46.22 | 34.31 |
| Feb 27, 2019 | 14.07 | 19.41 | 36.79 |
| Feb 28, 2018 | 202.58 | 34.48 | 21.12 |
| Feb 28, 2017 | 17.75 | 22.87 | 25.74 |
| Feb 29, 2016 | 18.84 | 18.76 | 22.74 |
| Mar 2, 2015 | 47.68 | 21.92 | 31.54 |
| Feb 25, 2014 | 12.37 | 21.31 | 26.50 |
| Feb 15, 2013 | 18.65 | 19.64 | 26.48 |
| Feb 22, 2012 | 13.49 | 19.45 | 23.80 |
| Feb 25, 2011 | 16.20 | 24.62 | 19.17 |
| Feb 26, 2010 | 19.19 | 18.56 | 16.18 |
| Feb 27, 2009 | 9.10 | 15.03 | 11.36 |
| Feb 29, 2008 | 15.10 | 22.42 | 10.62 |
| Mar 1, 2007 | 27.28 | 20.00 | 15.53 |
| Mar 15, 2006 | 18.13 | 24.39 | 12.72 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).
Comparison to Sector (Chemicals)
Albemarle Corp., P/E, long-term trends, comparison to sector (chemicals)
| Albemarle Corp. | Chemicals | |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2023 | 11.89 | 37.13 |
| Feb 22, 2022 | 181.56 | 38.39 |
| Feb 19, 2021 | 48.47 | 43.19 |
| Feb 26, 2020 | 17.06 | 41.42 |
| Feb 27, 2019 | 14.07 | 22.92 |
| Feb 28, 2018 | 202.58 | 26.64 |
| Feb 28, 2017 | 17.75 | 24.11 |
| Feb 29, 2016 | 18.84 | 20.37 |
| Mar 2, 2015 | 47.68 | 25.17 |
| Feb 25, 2014 | 12.37 | 22.86 |
| Feb 15, 2013 | 18.65 | 21.50 |
| Feb 22, 2012 | 13.49 | 20.36 |
| Feb 25, 2011 | 16.20 | 23.10 |
| Feb 26, 2010 | 19.19 | 17.95 |
| Feb 27, 2009 | 9.10 | 14.00 |
| Feb 29, 2008 | 15.10 | 18.37 |
| Mar 1, 2007 | 27.28 | 18.36 |
| Mar 15, 2006 | 18.13 | 19.84 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).
Comparison to Industry (Materials)
Albemarle Corp., P/E, long-term trends, comparison to industry (materials)
| Albemarle Corp. | Materials | |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2023 | 11.89 | 30.05 |
| Feb 22, 2022 | 181.56 | 28.21 |
| Feb 19, 2021 | 48.47 | 47.50 |
| Feb 26, 2020 | 17.06 | 49.13 |
| Feb 27, 2019 | 14.07 | 17.75 |
| Feb 28, 2018 | 202.58 | 22.15 |
| Feb 28, 2017 | 17.75 | — |
| Feb 29, 2016 | 18.84 | — |
| Mar 2, 2015 | 47.68 | 69.44 |
| Feb 25, 2014 | 12.37 | 17.83 |
| Feb 15, 2013 | 18.65 | 15.06 |
| Feb 22, 2012 | 13.49 | 12.60 |
| Feb 25, 2011 | 16.20 | 14.83 |
| Feb 26, 2010 | 19.19 | 14.87 |
| Feb 27, 2009 | 9.10 | — |
| Feb 29, 2008 | 15.10 | 15.68 |
| Mar 1, 2007 | 27.28 | 13.52 |
| Mar 15, 2006 | 18.13 | 15.84 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).