Albemarle Corp. vs Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. — how do they compare? Albemarle Corp. trades at $131.2 (market cap $15.27B), while Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. trades at $32.5 (market cap $40.49B). The key difference: Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. is far larger — about 2.7× Albemarle Corp.'s market cap, and Albemarle Corp. pays a 1.27% dividend while Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ALB | CMG | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $15.27B | $40.49B |
Sector | Basic Materials | Consumer Cyclical |
52-Week High | $215.62 | $44.04 |
52-Week Low | $72.58 | $28.17 |
Enterprise Value | $17.75B | $45.24B |
Dividend Yield | 1.27% | — |
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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 →Chipotle Mexican Grill is the largest fast-casual chain restaurant in the United States, with systemwide sales of $7.5 billion in 2021. The Mexican concept is entirely company-owned, with a footprint of more than 3,000 stores, heavily indexed to the United States (though the firm maintains a small presence in Canada, the U.K., France, and Germany). Chipotle sells burritos, burrito bowls, tacos, quesadillas, and beverages, with a selling proposition built around competitive prices, high-quality food sourcing, speed of service, and convenience. The company generates its revenue entirely from restaurant sales and delivery fees.
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