What is NewMarket Corporation's (NEU) StockRank?

MoatMap's StockRank for NewMarket Corporation (NEU) is 87/100, with a Strong Buy signal. This is a composite score combining Quality (75), Value (44), and Momentum (65) factor ranks across MoatMap's 20,000+ stock universe.

Does NewMarket Corporation have an economic moat?

NewMarket Corporation (NEU) has a Quality factor score of 75/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the financial characteristics of a moated business.

Is NewMarket Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?

MoatMap's current signal for NewMarket Corporation (NEU) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 87/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.

What sector is NewMarket Corporation in?

NewMarket Corporation (NEU) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Specialty Chemicals industry (United States).

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NewMarket Corporation · Basic Materials · United States · $7.2B · Avg Vol: $87M/d

StockRank

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P/E (TTM)

17.8x

ROE

25.3%

D/E

0.6x

Dividend %

1.5%

AI CONVICTION THESIS

NewMarket has strong quality at Q75 and momentum M61 with a buyback on file, but value at V45 is below the calibrated floor, so stage one fails.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

NewMarket Corporation specializes in the design, manufacture, and sale of petroleum additive packages that enhance the performance of lubricants and fuels for various applications globally. The company operates in a highly specialized, technology-intensive niche, maintaining its competitive edge through significant R&D investment, proprietary formulations, and deep customer relationships in the engine oil, driveline, and industrial lubricant markets. Its focused expertise makes it a key supplier in a critical component of the global energy and transportation sectors.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year	2022	2023	2024	2025	CAGR	TTM
Revenue	2.8B	2.7B	2.8B	2.7B	-0.5%	2.7B
EPS	27.77	40.44	48.22	44.44	17.0%	43.83
Shares	9.7M	9.6M	9.5M	9.4M	-3.1%	9.2M
Debt	1.1B	733.6M	1.1B	976.7M	-3.6%	1.0B
Equity	762.4M	1.1B	1.5B	1.8B	32.6%	—
Op CF	108.6M	576.8M	519.6M	569.0M	73.7%	572.7M
Inv CF	315.9M	-48.3M	-738.8M	-291.1M	—	—
Fin CF	-439.4M	-487.6M	185.8M	-279.1M	—	—

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PRICE (1Y)-7.0%

SMA 50SMA 200

$775.04

RSI (14)

42.7

52W High

$864.88

From 52W High

0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality

ROIC

19.5%91.6

ROE

25.3%93.2

GP/Assets

24.1%81.1

Op. Margin

23.6%85.1

FCF/Assets

11.9%90.5

Piotroski

547.3

Int. Cover

15.1x66.7

D/E Ratio

0.59x25.5

Current Ratio

2.55x59.8

Value

P/E (TTM)

17.8x53.5

EV/EBITDA

11.5x44.0

P/FCF

17.3x55.8

P/B

4.1x21.2

P/S

2.7x36.8

Div Yield

1.5%38.1

Momentum

52W High %

90%89.7

RS 6M

13%84.5

SMA 50/200

1.09x72.7

EPS Rev 4W

0.0%76.9

EPS Rev 12W

0.0%63.6

EPS Improve

-41%7.1

Q Growth

-6%28.7

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap

$7.2B

P/E (Forward)

30.2x

Gross Margin

31.3%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Basic Materials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of NEU are excluded.

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap	StockRank	Signal
NEU	NewMarket Corporation(you)	$7.2B	87	STRONG BUY
AXTA	Axalta Coating Systems Ltd.	$7.0B	89	STRONG BUY
EMN	Eastman Chemical Company	$7.8B	76	BUY
AVNT	Avient Corporation	$3.4B	86	STRONG BUY
CBT	Cabot Corporation	$4.7B	96	STRONG BUY
FUL	H.B. Fuller Company	$3.0B	88	STRONG BUY
BCPC	Balchem Corporation	$5.2B	74	BUY
WDFC	WD-40 Company	$3.1B	81	STRONG BUY
SXT	Sensient Technologies Corporation	$5.4B	68	BUY
RPM	RPM International Inc.	$13.7B	73	BUY

Peer medians: ROE 5.1% · P/E 21.3x · Gross margin 25.1%

NewMarket Corporation (NEU) — Stock Score Summary

NewMarket Corporation (NEU) has a MoatMap StockRank of 87/100 based on Quality (75/100), Value (44/100), and Momentum (65/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. NewMarket has strong quality at Q75 and momentum M61 with a buyback on file, but value at V45 is below the calibrated floor, so stage one fails.

Key Financial Metrics

Price	$775.04
Market Cap	$7.2B
P/E (TTM)	17.79
P/E (Forward)	30.20
Price/Book	4.14
Return on Equity	25.3%
Return on Invested Capital	19.5%
Debt/Equity	0.59x
Gross Margin	31.3%
Operating Margin	23.6%
Revenue Growth	-4.5%
Dividend Yield	1.5%
Free Cash Flow	$414M

NewMarket Corporation operates in the Specialty Chemicals industry, part of the Basic Materials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NewMarket Corporation’s (NEU) StockRank?: MoatMap’s StockRank for NewMarket Corporation (NEU) is 87/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (75), Value (44), and Momentum (65) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does NewMarket Corporation have an economic moat?: NewMarket Corporation (NEU) has a Quality factor score of 75/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is NewMarket Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?: MoatMap’s current signal for NewMarket Corporation (NEU) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 87/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is NewMarket Corporation in?: NewMarket Corporation (NEU) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Specialty Chemicals industry (United States).