Valuation dashboard for NewMarket Corporation (NEU) with P/E 15.92, P/B 3.73, EV/EBITDA 10.75 and dividend yield 1.53%. DCF, Graham Number, EPS growth, peer multiples and dividend discount models plus sector comparison against other Basic Materials companies.
NewMarket Corporation, through its various subsidiaries, operates primarily in the specialty chemicals sector, specializing in the creation and supply of petroleum additives. The company furnishes an extensive selection of lubricant additives that are vital for optimizing performance across a wide array of automotive and industrial machinery.
Analysis Summary
NewMarket Corporation reported revenue of $2.73B in the most recent fiscal year, growing at a 5-year CAGR of 6.3%. Net income reached $418.7M, with a 9.1% 5-year CAGR.
Trailing-twelve-month margins: gross margin 31.7%, operating margin 20.2%, net margin 16.5%.
At $783.66 (closing price, October 30, 2026), NEU trades at a P/E of 15.92 and an ROE of 25.12%. Market capitalisation stands at $7.2B.
Balance sheet quality for NEU: current ratio of 2.5. A debt-to-equity below 1.0 typically signals conservative capital structure, while a current ratio above 1.5 indicates comfortable short-term liquidity.
Valuation Ratios
| P/E Ratio | 15.92 |
| Price / Book | 3.73 |
| EV / EBITDA | 10.75 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.53% |
Valuation Models
| DCF Fair Value | $1,166.90 |
| vs Current Price | +48.9% |
Peer Comparison
| Symbol | Company | Market Cap | P/E | P/B | ROE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEU | NewMarket Corporation | $7.2B | 15.92 | 3.73 | 25.1% |
| BCPC | Balchem Corp | $5.4B | 32.07 | 4.10 | 13.2% |
| IOSP | Innospec Inc. | $2.5B | 20.39 | 1.83 | 9.1% |
| EMN | Eastman Chemical Company | $7.6B | 11.82 | 1.21 | 10.6% |
| CBT | Cabot Corp. | $3.8B | 20.73 | 2.39 | 12.1% |
| PRM | Perimeter Solutions, Inc. | $4.6B | 4.36 | -30.4% | |
| FUL | H.B. Fuller Company | $2.7B | 13.84 | 1.24 | 9.5% |
| ASH | Ashland Inc. | $3.4B | 66.09 | 1.84 | 2.8% |
Price
| Price | $783.66 (closing price, October 30, 2026) |
| Market Cap | $7.2B |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Country | US |
Profitability
| Return on Equity | 25.12% |
| Return on Invested Capital | 13.66% |
| Return on Assets | 12.53% |
| Gross Margin | 31.66% |
| Operating Margin | 20.22% |
| Net Margin | 16.51% |
Related companies: BCPC · IOSP · EMN · CBT · PRM · FUL · ASH · KWR
Explore sector: Basic Materials · Chemicals - Specialty
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