EBITDA Margin: 31.15%
Is the EBITDA margin high or low?
The EBITDA margin of 31.15% is 54% above its 5-year average of 20.27%, around the middle of its 5-year range (-54.52%–80.34%).
As of Friday, June 26, 2026. 99.77% above its 12-month average of 15.60%.
ALB EBITDA Margin
Reported quarterly EBITDA margin; no daily interpolation.
ALB Average EBITDA Margin Chart
ALB Current vs Average EBITDA Margin Chart
ALB EBITDA Margin Metrics
EBITDA MARGIN
31.15%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG TTM
15.60%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 3Y
14.10%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 5Y
24.01%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 10Y
25.45%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 15Y
23.97%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 20Y
22.05%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+99.77%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+120.96%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+29.74%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+22.39%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+29.97%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+41.29%
ALB Competitors' EBITDA Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | EBITDA MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albemarle Corporation (ALB) | $16.63B | 31.15% | 15.60% | 14.10% | 24.01% |
| CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)vs › | $16.21B | 46.47% | 47.04% | 49.87% | 46.06% |
| CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (CX)vs › | $17.91B | 15.95% | 16.72% | 16.74% | 15.05% |
| DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DD)vs › | $18.61B | 16.94% | 19.58% | 19.93% | 17.14% |
| International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF)vs › | $19.17B | 7.15% | 10.54% | 2.88% | 7.43% |
| Alcoa Corporation (AA)vs › | $14.01B | 14.38% | 11.65% | 8.98% | 10.47% |
| Solstice Advanced Materials Inc. (SOLS)vs › | $13.80B | 23.62% | 24.62% | 27.30% | 27.30% |
| Avery Dennison Corporation (AVY)vs › | $12.70B | 14.72% | 14.72% | 14.75% | 14.84% |
| United States Steel Corporation (X)vs › | $12.42B | 8.79% | 10.03% | 16.73% | 10.89% |
| Dow Inc. (DOW)vs › | $21.12B | 2.97% | 7.60% | 10.21% | 12.74% |
Margin Comparison
Gross Margin
18.5%
EBITDA Margin
31.2%
Operating Margin
5.5%
Net Margin
-4.2%
Formula: EBITDA Margin = (EBITDA / Revenue) × 100
Why EBITDA Margin matters:
- Removes effects of depreciation policies (D&A)
- Capital structure neutral (ignores interest)
- Tax neutral (ignores tax differences)
- Good proxy for operating cash generation
EBITDA Margin Formula & Definition
EBITDA Margin = EBITDA / Revenue
EBITDA margin measures operating profitability before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization as a percentage of revenue.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
EBITDA Margin FAQ
- What is the EBITDA margin for Albemarle Corporation (ALB)?
- The EBITDA margin for ALB stock is 31.15%.
- Is Albemarle Corporation's EBITDA margin high or low?
- The EBITDA margin of 31.15% is 54% above its 5-year average of 20.27%, around the middle of its 5-year range (-54.52%–80.34%).
- What is the TTM average EBITDA margin for Albemarle Corporation (ALB)?
- The TTM average EBITDA margin for ALB stock is 15.60%.
- What is the 3Y average EBITDA margin for Albemarle Corporation (ALB)?
- The 3Y average EBITDA margin for ALB stock is 14.10%.
- What is the 5Y average EBITDA margin for Albemarle Corporation (ALB)?
- The 5Y average EBITDA margin for ALB stock is 24.01%.
- What is the 10Y average EBITDA margin for Albemarle Corporation (ALB)?
- The 10Y average EBITDA margin for ALB stock is 25.45%.
- What is the 15Y average EBITDA margin for Albemarle Corporation (ALB)?
- The 15Y average EBITDA margin for ALB stock is 23.97%.
- What is the 20Y average EBITDA margin for Albemarle Corporation (ALB)?
- The 20Y average EBITDA margin for ALB stock is 22.05%.
ALB EBITDA Margin History
| DATE | EBITDA MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | 31.15% |
| 2025-12-31 | -1.61% |
| 2025-09-30 | 2.82% |
| 2025-06-30 | 21.65% |
| 2025-03-31 | 23.95% |
| 2024-12-31 | 24.64% |
| 2024-09-30 | -54.52% |
| 2024-06-30 | -2.36% |
| 2024-03-31 | 13.05% |
| 2023-12-31 | -12.91% |
| 2023-09-30 | 19.34% |
| 2023-06-30 | 35.36% |
| 2023-03-31 | 64.71% |
| 2022-12-31 | 49.43% |
| 2022-09-30 | 59.07% |
| 2022-06-30 | 43.39% |
| 2022-03-31 | 40.73% |
| 2021-12-31 | 11.08% |
| 2021-09-30 | -50.78% |
| 2021-06-30 | 80.34% |
| 2021-03-31 | 27.23% |
| 2020-12-31 | 22.24% |
| 2020-09-30 | 27.49% |
| 2020-06-30 | 23.13% |
| 2020-03-31 | 24.76% |
| 2019-12-31 | 20.37% |
| 2019-09-30 | 27.82% |
| 2019-06-30 | 27.53% |
| 2019-03-31 | 25.21% |
| 2018-12-31 | 26.00% |
| 2018-09-30 | 28.00% |
| 2018-06-30 | 26.77% |
| 2018-03-31 | 28.62% |
| 2017-12-31 | 27.53% |
| 2017-09-30 | 25.88% |
| 2017-06-30 | 25.16% |
| 2017-03-31 | 23.13% |
| 2016-12-31 | 19.83% |
| 2016-09-30 | 32.28% |
| 2016-06-30 | 28.26% |
| 2016-03-31 | 46.16% |
| 2015-12-31 | 26.47% |
| 2015-09-30 | 22.42% |
| 2015-06-30 | 20.47% |
| 2015-03-31 | 17.03% |
| 2014-12-31 | -1.41% |
| 2014-09-30 | 19.53% |
| 2014-06-30 | 22.19% |
| 2014-03-31 | 17.82% |
| 2013-12-31 | 36.63% |
| 2013-09-30 | 26.40% |
| 2013-06-30 | 23.12% |
| 2013-03-31 | 21.18% |
| 2012-12-31 | 14.75% |
| 2012-09-30 | 25.99% |
| 2012-06-30 | 14.08% |
| 2012-03-31 | 25.58% |
| 2011-12-31 | 22.72% |
| 2011-09-30 | 25.71% |
| 2011-06-30 | 23.26% |
| 2011-03-31 | 23.79% |
| 2010-12-31 | 22.59% |
| 2010-09-30 | 24.77% |
| 2010-06-30 | 21.88% |
| 2010-03-31 | 17.57% |
| 2009-12-31 | 15.67% |
| 2009-09-30 | 16.96% |
| 2009-06-30 | 12.78% |
| 2009-03-31 | 11.01% |
| 2008-12-31 | 2.54% |
| 2008-09-30 | 15.81% |
| 2008-06-30 | 16.96% |
| 2008-03-31 | 16.94% |
| 2007-12-31 | 17.45% |
| 2007-09-30 | 17.57% |
| 2007-06-30 | 18.73% |
| 2007-03-31 | 18.49% |
| 2006-12-31 | 17.75% |
| 2006-09-30 | 17.61% |
| 2006-06-30 | 14.95% |
| 2006-03-31 | 13.79% |
| 2005-12-31 | 12.02% |
| 2005-09-30 | 13.34% |
| 2005-06-30 | 14.85% |
| 2005-03-31 | 13.41% |
| 2004-12-31 | 16.15% |
| 2004-09-30 | 17.94% |
| 2004-06-30 | 15.16% |
| 2004-03-31 | 13.33% |
| 2003-12-31 | 16.63% |
| 2003-09-30 | 13.29% |
| 2003-06-30 | 16.78% |
| 2003-03-31 | 16.95% |
| 2002-12-31 | 17.97% |
| 2002-09-30 | 19.59% |
| 2002-06-30 | 17.98% |
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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.
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Chemicals - Specialty
- CEO
- Jerry Kent Jr.