Albemarle Profit Margin

Albemarle (ALB) currently reports a profit margin of 2.38% as of June 2026. That compares with -20.28% in the prior-year period — up 111.7% year over year. That is below the Materials sector average of 17.13%. Use the charts on this page to explore Albemarle's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Albemarle's profit margin increased from -20.28% to 2.38% — a 111.7% year-over-year increase (period ending June 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Albemarle's profit margin of 2.38% is lower than the Materials sector average of 17.13%. That is roughly 86.1% below the sector mean. A reading lower peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.

There is no universal 'good' profit margin, but Albemarle's current 2.38% should be judged against Materials norms (sector average: 17.13%) and against ALB's own history. Strong, stable readings often indicate durable competitive advantage; volatile or declining ones deserve a closer look at margins and capital efficiency.

Start with the current profit margin of 2.38%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Materials average is 17.13%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Albemarle, and consider following ALB for alerts when major investors trade the stock.