Albemarle Corp (ALB)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | |
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| Gross profit margin | 1.16% | -11.99% | -8.32% | -0.62% | 12.33% | 29.26% | 40.15% | 44.48% | 42.00% | 41.30% | 34.98% | 32.63% | 29.99% | 30.99% | 31.95% | 31.58% | 31.80% | 32.94% | 33.29% | 34.79% |
| Operating profit margin | -33.04% | -40.46% | -22.29% | -12.26% | 2.62% | 19.58% | 30.69% | 37.16% | 33.74% | 28.71% | 19.54% | 26.32% | 23.99% | 28.82% | 29.97% | 16.70% | 16.17% | 16.03% | 16.64% | 18.16% |
| Pretax margin | -20.31% | -25.79% | -5.70% | 5.80% | 20.84% | 37.03% | 46.15% | 48.58% | 42.08% | 34.60% | 7.70% | 10.18% | 4.60% | 6.53% | 26.41% | 13.12% | 13.75% | 13.60% | 14.59% | 16.47% |
| Net profit margin | -21.93% | -28.80% | -6.72% | 4.02% | 16.36% | 33.63% | 40.55% | 41.89% | 36.75% | 27.78% | 6.08% | 7.76% | 3.72% | 6.40% | 21.78% | 11.31% | 12.01% | 11.77% | 12.99% | 14.50% |
Albemarle Corp's profitability ratios have shown fluctuations over the past few years. The gross profit margin has experienced volatility, starting at around 34% in 2020, increasing significantly to over 40% in 2022, before dropping to around 12% by the end of 2024.
Similarly, the operating profit margin followed a similar trend, starting at around 16% in 2020, peaking at over 30% in mid-2021, before declining sharply to negative figures by the end of 2024.
The pretax margin also exhibited a pattern of fluctuation, with a notable increase in profitability from around 10% in early 2022 to over 40% by the end of that year, followed by a substantial decrease to negative territory by the end of 2024.
Lastly, the net profit margin displayed similar trends, with a gradual increase in profitability from 2020 to 2022, reaching a peak of over 40%, before plummeting to negative margins by the end of 2024.
These fluctuations indicate that Albemarle Corp has faced challenges in maintaining consistent profitability levels over the years, possibly due to shifts in the business environment or internal operational issues.
Return on investment
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | -10.70% | -15.07% | -9.04% | -5.41% | 1.38% | 10.25% | 15.52% | 18.56% | 15.98% | 11.61% | 6.76% | 8.36% | 7.28% | 8.81% | 8.96% | 5.22% | 4.84% | 5.08% | 5.52% | 6.45% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | -7.10% | -10.73% | -2.72% | 1.77% | 8.61% | 17.60% | 20.50% | 20.92% | 17.40% | 11.23% | 2.10% | 2.46% | 1.13% | 1.96% | 6.51% | 3.54% | 3.60% | 3.73% | 4.31% | 5.15% |
| Return on total capital | -13.58% | -19.05% | -11.27% | -6.84% | 1.94% | 14.45% | 22.26% | 26.19% | 22.06% | 16.30% | 9.11% | 12.22% | 10.46% | 12.38% | 11.79% | 6.91% | 7.19% | 7.36% | 7.85% | 9.09% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | -11.84% | -18.28% | -4.46% | 2.93% | 16.72% | 33.58% | 39.92% | 39.89% | 33.70% | 23.07% | 4.33% | 4.83% | 2.20% | 3.73% | 11.41% | 6.34% | 8.80% | 9.25% | 10.89% | 13.07% |
Albemarle Corp's profitability ratios exhibit significant fluctuations over the reported periods. The Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) demonstrates a wide range, starting positively at 6.45% in March 2020, reaching a peak of 18.56% in March 2023, and declining sharply to 1.38% by December 2023. These numbers reveal a fluctuating operational performance in converting assets into operating profits.
Similarly, the Return on Assets (ROA) metric mirrors volatile trends, starting at 5.15% in March 2020, peaking at 20.92% in March 2023, then plummeting to -7.10% by December 2024. This indicator highlights the variability in the company's ability to generate profits from its total assets.
The Return on Total Capital ratio showcases a similar pattern of fluctuations, with values oscillating between 9.09% in March 2020 and -19.05% in September 2024. This metric reflects the company's varying efficiency in generating returns in relation to its total invested capital.
Lastly, the Return on Equity (ROE) ratio portrays a mixed picture, with values ranging from 13.07% in March 2020 to -11.84% in December 2024. This indicates the changing profitability levels for shareholders over time and suggests potential risks in the company's ability to generate returns on shareholders' equity.