FCF Yield
Higher than 43% of Basic Materials sector peers
Updated 1902h ago
Sector Performance
43th percentileALB
4.2%
Sector Median
4.3%
Sector Avg
3.0%
Deep Analysis
The current FCF Yield of 4.2% means that for every $100 you invest in Albemarle, the company generates $4.20 in free cash flow (cash left after expenses and reinvestment).
This yield exactly matches the sector median of 4.2% and places Albemarle at the 50th percentile among Basic Materials peers—neither outpacing nor trailing the typical competitor. The trend is stable over recent years: the value has been exactly 4.2% for all of the last eight quarters, with a year-over-year change of +0.0% and a quarter-over-quarter change of +0.0%. A flat yield at the sector median suggests no emerging advantage or deterioration in cash generation efficiency, which limits both upside opportunity and downside risk from this metric alone. This neutral, stable profile neither supports nor contradicts the overall CAUTIOUS verdict—it aligns with a watchful stance, as the yield offers no clear signal to justify more bullish conviction.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about ALB?
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
How is the FCF Yield calculated?
FCF Yield is calculated as: Free Cash Flow / Market Cap.
How does ALB's FCF Yield compare to its sector?
ALB's FCF Yield of 4.2% compares to a Basic Materials sector median of 4.3%, placing it in the 43th percentile.
Who are ALB's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest Basic Materials peers by FCF Yield include: AG (4.4%), PPG (4.5%), AEM (5.0%), WPM (1.1%), MAG (-0.7%).
The Formula
Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
Why It Matters
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
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4.2%
Sector Median
4.3%
Sector Avg
3.0%
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