Non-Current Assets

PP&E (Gross)

Albemarle PP&E (Gross) decreased by 6.0% to $11.77B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 6.0%, from $12.52B to $11.77B. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), PP&E (Gross) shows an upward trend with a 9.9% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Assets
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2021
Last reportedQ4 2025
Parent metricPP&E (Net)

How to read this metric

An increase indicates ongoing capital investment and expansion of physical capacity; a decrease suggests asset disposals or a shift toward asset-light models.

Detailed definition

This represents the total historical cost of all tangible long-lived assets, such as buildings, machinery, and equipment...

Peer comparison

Standard across capital-intensive industries; peers report this as 'Gross Property, Plant, and Equipment'.

Metric ID: ppe_total_gross

Historical Data

5 periods
 Q4 '21Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value$8.07B$9.35B$12.23B$12.52B$11.77B
QoQ Change+15.8%+30.8%+2.4%-6.0%
YoY Change+15.8%+30.8%+2.4%-6.0%
% of PP&E (Net)136.6%134.3%128.8%134.2%136.6%
Share Change-2.3pp-5.5pp+5.4pp+2.4pp
Range$8.07B$12.52B
CAGR+45.7%
Avg YoY Growth+10.7%
Median YoY Growth+9.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Albemarle's pp&e (gross)?
Albemarle (ALB) reported pp&e (gross) of $11.77B in Q4 2025.
How has Albemarle's pp&e (gross) changed year-over-year?
Albemarle's pp&e (gross) decreased by 6.0% year-over-year, from $12.52B to $11.77B.
What is the long-term trend for Albemarle's pp&e (gross)?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Albemarle's pp&e (gross) has grown at a 9.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $8.07B to $11.77B.
What does pp&e (gross) mean?
The total original cost of all physical assets like buildings and equipment before subtracting depreciation.