Albemarle (ALB, Specialty Chemicals) Stock Valuation & Fair Value Mixed on our tests
Albemarle (ALB, Specialty Chemicals) trades at a blended P/E of 12.6, about 26% below its historical normal valuation, with a forward growth estimate of 8.8% and a PEG of 1.42. Analysts' one-year estimates have been hit 27% of the time. Priced at its historical normal P/E of 16.9 on the same blended earnings, the 2026-10-02 close of $104.59 corresponds to about $140 a share. This is a valuation reference, not a price target.
- Price $102.10 at the 2026-10-08 close, 6.7% below the 20-day average ($109.43) and 16.1% below the 50-day ($121.73).
- RSI (14) at 32.3.
- 52-week range $87.45 to $214.35: the price is 52.4% below the high and 16.8% above the low.
The Street vs SeerForecast
Wall Street's mean price target for ALB is $171.06 across 20 analysts, 67.5% above the current price. The average analyst rating is Buy. Our SeerForecast read of the same stock, formed without analyst targets: mixed on our tests. When the two disagree, start your digging there.
Valuation flags
- Misses analyst estimates often (55%)
Verdict history
tickerseer's rating moved from significantly overvalued (2026-06-03) to mixed on our tests (2026-10-05). New rating rules took effect in the week of 2026-09-28, and this rating moved across that change, so part of the move may come from the new rules rather than the company.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Albemarle stock overvalued?
At a blended P/E of 12.6 versus its historical normal P/E of 16.9, Albemarle trades about 26% below its typical valuation, with a PEG of 1.42 on 8.8% forward growth. tickerseer currently rates it mixed on our tests.
What is Albemarle's fair value and PEG?
Albemarle trades at a blended P/E of 12.6 against a historical normal P/E of 16.9, a PEG of 1.42, and a forward growth estimate of 8.8%. Priced at its historical normal P/E of 16.9 on the same blended earnings, the 2026-10-02 close of $104.59 corresponds to about $140 a share. This is a valuation reference, not a price target.
Has tickerseer's rating of Albemarle changed?
tickerseer's rating moved from significantly overvalued (2026-06-03) to mixed on our tests (2026-10-05). New rating rules took effect in the week of 2026-09-28, and this rating moved across that change, so part of the move may come from the new rules rather than the company.
What is the analyst price target for Albemarle?
The mean Wall Street price target for Albemarle is $171.06 across 20 analysts, 67.5% above the current price. tickerseer's SeerForecast verdict is formed independently of analyst targets.
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