Albemarle Corp. vs Badger Meter Inc — how do they compare? Albemarle Corp. trades at $131.06 (market cap $15.27B), while Badger Meter Inc trades at $135.56 (market cap $3.93B). The key difference: Albemarle Corp. is far larger — about 3.9× Badger Meter Inc's market cap, and Albemarle Corp. pays the higher dividend (1.27%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ALB | BMI | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $15.27B | $3.93B |
Sector | Basic Materials | Technology |
52-Week High | $215.62 | $193.09 |
52-Week Low | $72.58 | $113.41 |
Enterprise Value | $17.75B | $3.84B |
Dividend Yield | 1.27% | 1.18% |
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Albemarle is the world's largest lithium producer. Our outlook for robust lithium demand is predicated upon increased demand for electric vehicle batteries. Albemarle produces lithium from its salt brine deposits in Chile and the U.S. and its hard rock joint venture mines in Australia. Albemarle is also a global leader in the production of bromine, used in flame retardants. The company is also a major producer of oil refining catalysts.
Read more on ALB →Badger Meter provides industry-leading water management solutions. Its smart measurement hardware and software analytics help water utilities and industrial customers optimize operations and conserve natural resources.
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