Property, plant and equipment, net
Albemarle Property, plant and equipment, net decreased by 7.7% to $8.61B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 7.7%, from $9.33B to $8.61B. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Property, plant and equipment, net shows an upward trend with a 9.9% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
How to read this metric
Growth indicates ongoing investment in infrastructure and capacity, while a decline may suggest high depreciation rates outpacing capital expenditure.
Detailed definition
This represents the net book value of the company's physical infrastructure, including rail tracks, locomotives, rolling...
Peer comparison
The dominant asset category for all Class-1 railroads; essential for benchmarking asset intensity.
non_current_assets_property_plant_and_equipment_and_fina_e3effdHistorical Data
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $5.91B | $6.96B | $9.50B | $9.33B | $8.61B |
| QoQ Change | — | +17.8% | +36.4% | -1.7% | -7.7% |
| YoY Change | — | +17.8% | +36.4% | -1.7% | -7.7% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Albemarle's property, plant and equipment, net?
- Albemarle (ALB) reported property, plant and equipment, net of $8.61B in Q4 2025.
- How has Albemarle's property, plant and equipment, net changed year-over-year?
- Albemarle's property, plant and equipment, net decreased by 7.7% year-over-year, from $9.33B to $8.61B.
- What is the long-term trend for Albemarle's property, plant and equipment, net?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Albemarle's property, plant and equipment, net has grown at a 9.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $5.91B to $8.61B.
- What does property, plant and equipment, net mean?
- The net value of the company's physical assets like tracks, trains, and buildings after accounting for wear and tear.