Albemarle Corp. vs LTC Properties Inc — how do they compare? Albemarle Corp. trades at $131.06 (market cap $15.27B), while LTC Properties Inc trades at $38.12 (market cap $2.05B). The key difference: Albemarle Corp. is far larger — about 7.4× LTC Properties Inc's market cap, and LTC Properties Inc pays the higher dividend (5.98%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ALB | LTC | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $15.27B | $2.05B |
Sector | Basic Materials | Real Estate |
52-Week High | $215.62 | $42.81 |
52-Week Low | $72.58 | $33.98 |
Enterprise Value | $17.75B | $2.79B |
Dividend Yield | 1.27% | 5.98% |
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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 →LTC Properties Inc is a healthcare facility real estate investment trust. The company operates one segment that works to invest in healthcare facilities through mortgage loans, property lease transactions, and other investments. LTC generates all of its revenue in the United States. LTC is an active capital provider in the seniors housing and health care real estate industry. The company has been actively engaged with its operating partners to create a growing pipeline of projects. LTC considers merger and acquisition investment as a component of its operational growth strategy.
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