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Debt to Assets Ratio: 12.43%

Is the debt to assets ratio high or low?

The debt to assets ratio of 12.43% is 40% below its 5-year average of 20.59%, near the low end of its 5-year range (12.43%–27.61%).

As of Friday, June 26, 2026. 36.10% below its 12-month average of 19.45%.

Debt to Assets

ALB Debt to Assets Ratio

12.43%

Reported quarterly debt to assets ratio; no daily interpolation.

-34.36% 5Y
ALB Debt to Assets Ratio

ALB Average Debt to Assets Ratio Chart

ALB Debt to Assets Ratio

ALB Current vs Average Debt to Assets Ratio Chart

ALB Debt to Assets Ratio Metrics

DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO

12.43%

DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG TTM

19.45%

DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 3Y

20.36%

DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 5Y

20.65%

DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 10Y

21.89%

DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 15Y

25.79%

DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 20Y

26.73%

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-36.10%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-38.95%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-39.80%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-43.21%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-51.80%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-53.50%

ALB Competitors' Debt to Assets Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPDEBT TO ASSETS RATIOTTM3Y5Y
Albemarle Corporation (ALB)$16.63B12.43%19.45%20.36%20.65%
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)vs ›$16.21B0.28%N/AN/AN/A
CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (CX)vs ›$17.91B0.26%N/AN/AN/A
DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DD)vs ›$18.61B0.15%N/AN/AN/A
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF)vs ›$19.17B0.26%N/AN/AN/A
Alcoa Corporation (AA)vs ›$14.01B0.17%N/AN/AN/A
Solstice Advanced Materials Inc. (SOLS)vs ›$13.80B0.43%N/AN/AN/A
Avery Dennison Corporation (AVY)vs ›$12.70B0.42%N/AN/AN/A
United States Steel Corporation (X)vs ›$12.42B0.21%N/AN/AN/A
Dow Inc. (DOW)vs ›$21.12B0.33%N/AN/AN/A

Leverage Ratios Comparison

Debt/Assets

12.4%

Debt/Equity

0.35

Current Ratio

2.23

Interest Coverage

0.5x

Formula: Debt/Assets = Total Debt / Total Assets × 100

Debt/Assets vs Debt/Equity:

  • Debt/Assets: Shows % of assets funded by creditors (bounded 0-100%)
  • Debt/Equity: Shows debt relative to shareholder investment (can exceed 100%)
  • Both measure leverage but from different perspectives

Industry context matters: Capital-intensive industries (utilities, real estate) typically have higher Debt/Assets ratios than tech companies.

Debt to Assets Ratio Formula & Definition

Debt/Assets ratio shows what percentage of a company's assets are financed by debt. Compare the current value with the historical chart and peer group to understand leverage over time.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Debt to Assets Ratio FAQ

What is the debt to assets ratio for Albemarle Corporation (ALB)?
The debt to assets ratio for ALB stock is 12.43%.
Is Albemarle Corporation's debt to assets ratio high or low?
The debt to assets ratio of 12.43% is 40% below its 5-year average of 20.59%, near the low end of its 5-year range (12.43%–27.61%).
What is the TTM average debt to assets ratio for Albemarle Corporation (ALB)?
The TTM average debt to assets ratio for ALB stock is 19.45%.
What is the 3Y average debt to assets ratio for Albemarle Corporation (ALB)?
The 3Y average debt to assets ratio for ALB stock is 20.36%.
What is the 5Y average debt to assets ratio for Albemarle Corporation (ALB)?
The 5Y average debt to assets ratio for ALB stock is 20.65%.
What is the 10Y average debt to assets ratio for Albemarle Corporation (ALB)?
The 10Y average debt to assets ratio for ALB stock is 21.89%.
What is the 15Y average debt to assets ratio for Albemarle Corporation (ALB)?
The 15Y average debt to assets ratio for ALB stock is 25.79%.
What is the 20Y average debt to assets ratio for Albemarle Corporation (ALB)?
The 20Y average debt to assets ratio for ALB stock is 26.73%.

ALB Debt to Assets Ratio History

DATEDEBT TO ASSETS RATIO
2026-03-3112.43%
2025-12-3120.13%
2025-09-3021.78%
2025-06-3021.50%
2025-03-3121.42%
2024-12-3121.77%
2024-09-3020.45%
2024-06-3019.16%
2024-03-3118.52%
2023-12-3123.43%
2023-09-3019.37%
2023-06-3018.40%
2023-03-3118.42%
2022-12-3121.46%
2022-09-3024.37%
2022-06-3027.61%
2022-03-3121.81%
2021-12-3122.97%
2021-09-3018.67%
2021-06-3018.94%
2021-03-3119.73%
2020-12-3135.30%
2020-09-3034.64%
2020-06-3035.01%
2020-03-3132.14%
2019-12-3132.33%
2019-09-3023.91%
2019-06-3023.58%
2019-03-3123.39%
2018-12-3122.49%
2018-09-3022.68%
2018-06-3021.43%
2018-03-3119.53%
2017-12-3123.71%
2017-09-3023.79%
2017-06-3023.71%
2017-03-3123.25%
2016-12-3129.03%
2016-09-3036.71%
2016-06-3037.73%
2016-03-3138.03%
2015-12-3139.70%
2015-09-3039.72%
2015-06-3040.84%
2015-03-3140.97%
2014-12-3156.18%
2014-09-3031.01%
2014-06-3030.78%
2014-03-3130.09%
2013-12-3130.10%
2013-09-3031.12%
2013-06-3032.29%
2013-03-3120.17%
2012-12-3120.34%
2012-09-3021.23%
2012-06-3022.85%
2012-03-3122.50%
2011-12-3123.84%
2011-09-3027.26%
2011-06-3023.44%
2011-03-3124.45%
2010-12-3128.06%
2010-09-3026.07%
2010-06-3029.06%
2010-03-3129.22%
2009-12-3129.32%
2009-09-3029.52%
2009-06-3031.84%
2009-03-3134.19%
2008-12-3132.45%
2008-09-3032.06%
2008-06-3029.03%
2008-03-3129.59%
2007-12-3125.58%
2007-09-3025.63%
2007-06-3029.84%
2007-03-3128.42%
2006-12-3128.95%
2006-09-3030.05%
2006-06-3030.27%
2006-03-3132.07%
2005-12-3132.72%
2005-09-3034.35%
2005-06-3035.01%
2005-03-3134.57%
2004-12-3138.67%
2004-09-3039.24%
2004-06-3012.78%
2004-03-3115.68%
2003-12-3116.48%
2003-09-3017.08%
2003-06-3014.04%
2003-03-3115.06%
2002-12-3115.98%
2002-09-3015.40%
2002-06-3018.15%

About Albemarle Corporation

Albemarle Corporation stands as a global innovator, producing and distributing a diverse portfolio of engineered specialty chemicals. Its business operations are divided into three principal segments: Lithium, Bromine, and Catalysts. The Lithium division supplies a variety of lithium compounds, including lithium carbonate, hydroxide, and chloride, alongside critical reagents like butyllithium. These materials are vital for manufacturing lithium-ion batteries found in electric vehicles and consumer electronics, as well as for high-performance greases, thermoplastic elastomers used in tires and plastics, and as catalysts for chemical reactions, organic synthesis in areas like steroid chemistry, vitamins, and the pharmaceutical industry. This segment also delivers cesium products for chemical and pharmaceutical applications, zirconium, barium, and titanium for pyrotechnic devices such as airbag initiators, offers expert technical services for the safe handling of reactive lithium products, and provides recycling solutions for lithium-containing by-products. The Bromine segment focuses on bromine and bromine-based fire safety compounds. It produces an array of specialty chemicals, including elemental bromine, various bromides, and brominated powdered activated carbon, which are utilized in chemical synthesis, fluids for oil and gas drilling, mercury emission control, water purification, and food processing. Additionally, it provides tertiary amines, which serve as key ingredients in surfactants, biocides, and sanitizers. Finally, the Catalysts segment offers a range of catalytic agents, including those for hydroprocessing, isomerization, and alkylation, alongside fluidized catalytic cracking (FCC) catalysts and additives, as well as organometallics and curatives. Albemarle's products are integral to numerous industries, including energy storage, petroleum refining, consumer electronics, construction, automotive, lubricants, pharmaceuticals, and crop protection. Established in 1887, the company's headquarters are located in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Charlotte, NC
8,300 employees
Basic Materials / Chemicals - Specialty
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Chemicals - Specialty
CEO
Jerry Kent Jr.