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NewMarket Corporation NEU
Basic Materials · Market Cap: $7.7B
$780.18▲ 16.61 (2.18%)
Fundamentals as of 2026-03-31
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Basic Materials · Market Cap: $7.7B
Fundamentals as of 2026-03-31
All analysis on this page is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Fair values are model-based estimates. Always do your own research.
2 of 3 legendary models say BUY NEU — but Charlie Munger disagrees.
What would legendary investors pay for NEU?
These figures are not quotes or opinions from Buffett, Graham, Lynch or the other investors. They are our own estimates, computed by applying the intrinsic-value formulas each investor is known for to this company’s financials.
For educational purposes only. Not a recommendation to buy or sell securities.
Yes — NewMarket Corporation's 23.7% ROE ranks above the S&P 500 median, and D/E 0.56 stays within healthy bounds.
Financial story
Yes — NewMarket Corporation's 23.7% ROE shows strong capital efficiency, and its 0.56 debt-to-equity stays within healthy bounds.
Bottom line: NEU is rated BUY by 2 of 3 legendary models, with 0 holding and 1 flagging it overvalued, but earns a B sector grade (72/100) in Basic Materials. Whether the premium is justified depends on which lens you trust. Drill into the valuation breakdown and sector ranking for the full picture.
The Question
NEU's earnings calendar and history are tracked in the financials tab. Specific dates depend on company-published guidance.
NEU is in the Basic Materials sector. Sector ranking and peer comparison are in the sector tab.
2 of 3 legendary investor models rate NEU a BUY. Fair value estimates and full investor breakdown are in the valuation tab.
Average fair value across qualifying models: $1439. See the per-investor fair-value table in the valuation tab.
NEU trades at 15.9x earnings. Sector context and per-investor signals are in the valuation tab.
NEU and ESI differ on P/E, ROE, and revenue growth. See the full NEU vs ESI compare matrix.
P/E 18.1x — 28% above the 5y median of 14.1x.
See exactly where NEU ranks
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Sign in to see the rankingNEU sits at #2 in Basic Materials with a B grade (72/100).
How does NEU compare?
