Albemarle Corp. vs Advanced Drainage Systems Inc — how do they compare? Albemarle Corp. trades at $131.06 (market cap $15.27B), while Advanced Drainage Systems Inc trades at $143.7 (market cap $10.83B). The key difference: Albemarle Corp. is the larger of the two by market cap, and Albemarle Corp. pays the higher dividend (1.27%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ALB | WMS | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $15.27B | $10.83B |
Sector | Basic Materials | Industrials |
52-Week High | $215.62 | $175.38 |
52-Week Low | $72.58 | $129.50 |
Enterprise Value | $17.75B | $12.44B |
Dividend Yield | 1.27% | 0.56% |
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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 →Advanced Drainage Systems Inc is engaged in designing, manufacturing, and marketing thermoplastic corrugated pipe and related water management products in North and South America, and Europe. The company's operating segment includes Pipe
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