ALB · ALBEMARLE CORP

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Albemarle Corporation provides energy storage solutions worldwide. It operates through three segments: Energy Storage, Specialties, and Ketjen. The Energy Storage segment offers lithium compounds, including lithium carbonate, lithium hydroxide, and lithium chloride for use in lithium batteries used in consumer electronics and electric vehicles, power grids and solar panels, high performance greases, specialty glass used in consumer appliances and electronics.

Close · 3M

-28.67%

Held by 0 AI ETFs

None of the tracked AI ETFs currently hold this name.

Signal performance

Each tracked ETF's moves on this stock, grouped by fund. Returns are measured from the signal date to the latest close — hypothetical, no commissions or slippage.

Buy signals9

Win rate0% (0/9)

Avg buy return-36.59%

PQUSno longer held2 signals

PQUS · Exit · 1d

weight 0.090% → 0 (exited)·stock down 17.5% in the 30 days before

Jul 10·entry $126.05·now $116.91

-7.25%

since Jul 10

PQUS · Weight increase · 2d

weight 0.110% → 0.130% (+0.020 pp)·stock down 15.2% in the 30 days before

Jun 14·entry $168.90·now $116.91Fresh

-30.78%

since Jun 14

AMOMno longer held23 signals

AMOM · Exit · 1d

weight 1.060% → 0 (exited)·stock down 21.1% in the 30 days before

Jul 2·entry $135.56·now $116.91

-13.76%

since Jul 2

AMOM · Weight increase · 2d

weight 0.980% → 1.060% (+0.080 pp)·stock down 20.5% in the 30 days before

Jul 1·entry $136.08·now $116.91Fresh

-14.09%

since Jul 1

AMOM · Weight decrease · 4d

weight 1.160% → 0.980% (-0.180 pp)·stock down 26.4% in the 30 days before

Jun 29·entry $129.72·now $116.91

-9.88%

since Jun 29

AMOM · Weight decrease · 3d

weight 1.160% → 1.040% (-0.120 pp)·stock down 24.7% in the 30 days before

Jun 26·entry $133.70·now $116.91

-12.56%

since Jun 26

AMOM · Weight decrease · 2d

weight 1.160% → 1.060% (-0.100 pp)·stock down 19.3% in the 30 days before

Jun 25·entry $141.05·now $116.91

-17.11%

since Jun 25

AMOM · Weight decrease · 2d

weight 1.290% → 1.150% (-0.140 pp)·stock down 7.9% in the 30 days before

Jun 22·entry $156.69·now $116.91

-25.39%

since Jun 22

AMOM · Weight increase · 2d

weight 1.240% → 1.330% (+0.090 pp)·stock down 15.2% in the 30 days before

Jun 12·entry $170.42·now $116.91Fresh

-31.40%

since Jun 12

AMOM · Weight decrease · 2d

weight 1.330% → 1.280% (-0.050 pp)·stock down 15.0% in the 30 days before

Jun 4·entry $165.65·now $116.91

-29.42%

since Jun 4

AMOM · Sudden change · 1d

weight 1.010% → 1.330% (+0.320 pp)·stock down 11.4% in the 30 days before

Jun 2·entry $171.77·now $116.91

-31.94%

since Jun 2

AMOM · Weight decrease · 3d

weight 1.070% → 1.010% (-0.060 pp)·stock down 13.0% in the 30 days before

Jun 1·entry $171.13·now $116.91

-31.68%

since Jun 1

AMOM · Weight decrease · 2d

weight 1.070% → 1.050% (-0.020 pp)·stock down 7.6% in the 30 days before

May 29·entry $176.42·now $116.91

-33.73%

since May 29

AMOM · Weight decrease · 7d

weight 1.270% → 1.060% (-0.210 pp)·stock down 12.5% in the 30 days before

May 21·entry $169.90·now $116.91

-31.19%

since May 21

AMOM · Weight decrease · 7d

weight 1.280% → 1.070% (-0.210 pp)·stock down 14.2% in the 30 days before

May 20·entry $170.21·now $116.91

-31.31%

since May 20

AMOM · Weight decrease · 6d

weight 1.280% → 1.080% (-0.200 pp)·stock down 13.3% in the 30 days before

May 19·entry $169.00·now $116.91

-30.82%

since May 19

AMOM · Weight decrease · 5d

weight 1.280% → 1.110% (-0.170 pp)·stock down 11.1% in the 30 days before

May 18·entry $175.74·now $116.91

-33.48%

since May 18

AMOM · Weight decrease · 4d

stock down 16.3% in the 30 days before

May 15·entry $180.38·now $116.91

-35.19%

since May 15

AMOM · Weight decrease · 3d

stock up 3.1% in the 30 days before

May 14·entry $191.10·now $116.91

-38.82%

since May 14

AMOM · Weight decrease · 2d

stock up 5.8% in the 30 days before

May 13·entry $200.94·now $116.91

-41.82%

since May 13

AMOM · Accumulation · 5d

stock up 10.8% in the 30 days before

May 12·entry $205.52·now $116.91Fresh

-43.12%

since May 12

AMOM · Accumulation · 5d

stock up 20.9% in the 30 days before

May 11·entry $209.99·now $116.91Fresh

-44.33%

since May 11

AMOM · Weight increase · 2d

stock up 18.1% in the 30 days before

May 8·entry $203.52·now $116.91Fresh

-42.56%

since May 8

AMOM · Weight increase · 2d

stock up 12.6% in the 30 days before

May 5·entry $194.82·now $116.91Fresh

-39.99%

since May 5

AMOM · New entry · 1d

stock up 7.1% in the 30 days before

May 4·entry $190.69·now $116.91Fresh

-38.69%

since May 4

AIEQno longer held5 signals

AIEQ · Exit · 1d

weight 0.390% → 0 (exited)·stock down 7.6% in the 30 days before

May 30·entry $171.13·now $116.91

-31.68%

since May 30

AIEQ · Weight decrease · 2d

weight 0.400% → 0.380% (-0.020 pp)·stock down 14.2% in the 30 days before

May 20·entry $170.21·now $116.91

-31.31%

since May 20

AIEQ · Weight decrease · 3d

weight 0.460% → 0.400% (-0.060 pp)·stock down 16.3% in the 30 days before

May 17·entry $175.74·now $116.91

-33.48%

since May 17

AIEQ · Weight decrease · 2d

stock down 16.3% in the 30 days before

May 15·entry $180.38·now $116.91

-35.19%

since May 15

AIEQ · Weight increase · 2d

stock up 18.1% in the 30 days before

May 10·entry $209.99·now $116.91Fresh

-44.33%

since May 10

Sell signals show what the stock did after the AI exited. A negative number means the AI's exit was well-timed.

Buffett-style framework

Too hard to callas of Jul 5

AI ETFs display mixed signals for ALB, with AMOM showing both decreases and a recent increase in weight, suggesting active short-term trading rather than long-term conviction. This active, fluctuating AI involvement contrasts sharply with the 'Too Hard' verdict from a value-investing framework, which would advise complete avoidance due to the fundamental unpredictability of the business. The AI's actions imply a focus on momentum or tactical allocation, rather than the enduring business quality sought by value investors.

Circle of CompetenceAlbemarle's unit economics, largely tied to volatile lithium commodity prices, make ten-year cash flow projections too unpredictable to fall within a reliable circle of competence for this framework.
Economic MoatThe existence and durability of any economic moat cannot be assessed given the fundamental unpredictability of the company's long-term earning power.
ManagementEvaluation of management's capital allocation and candor is not possible or relevant when the underlying business is deemed too unpredictable to analyze within the framework.
Financial HealthWhile current financials show a negative ROE, a comprehensive assessment of financial health is not meaningful for a business whose future cash flows are inherently unstable.
Margin of SafetyEstablishing a conservative estimate of intrinsic value, and thus a margin of safety, is impossible given the highly unpredictable nature of Albemarle's future earning power.

Albemarle's primary business in lithium and specialty chemicals is heavily exposed to unpredictable commodity price swings, making its long-term cash flows too volatile for reliable projection. This inherent unpredictability leads to a 'Too Hard' verdict, precluding further assessment of its economic moat, management, financial health, or margin of safety within this framework. The business simply does not offer the stability required for a value investor's circle of competence.

Educational interpretation generated by AI applying frameworks Warren Buffett documented in his shareholder letters and other public writings. Not a statement by Mr. Buffett or Berkshire Hathaway, and not investment advice.