NewMarket Corporation (NEU) Stock Score, Valuation & Financial Research
NewMarket Corporation is in the Basic Materials sector and Chemicals - Specialty industry. It is reviewed using Wall Street Score's company-strength, valuation, growth and financial-health framework. The current Wall Street Score is 44/100.
Quick answer for NEU
NewMarket Corporation currently has a Wall Street Score of 44/100. The stored market price is $880.52. Its financial score is 38/100. Its valuation score is 22/100. These figures are a research snapshot, not a buy or sell recommendation.
What NewMarket Corporation does
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. These formulations cater to diverse applications, including engine oils (used in passenger cars, motorcycles, heavy-duty commercial vehicles, locomotives, and marine engines), driveline systems (such as transmission and axle fluids, and lubricants for off-road powertrains), and a variety of industrial fluids (like hydraulic fluids, greases, industrial gear lubricants, and specialized turbine oils). Essentially, these additives are engineered to enhance components wherever metal surfaces engage in motion. Additionally, NewMarket engineers fuel additi
NEU financial snapshot
- Wall Street Score:
- 44/100
- Current price:
- $880.52
- Market capitalization:
- $8.10B
- Revenue:
- $2.69B
- Net income:
- $410.9M
- Free cash flow:
- $491.3M
- Cash:
- $73.2M
- Total debt:
- $1.02B
- EPS:
- 44.44
- P/E ratio:
- 19.8x
- Financial score:
- 38/100
- Valuation score:
- 22/100
- Revenue score:
- 16/100
What stands out
- Reported year-over-year revenue growth is -0.0%.
- Free cash flow is $491.3M, showing positive cash generation.
- The balance sheet shows $73.2M of cash versus $1.02B of total debt, so leverage deserves attention.
What the numbers mean
Its current valuation score is 22/100, which Wall Street Score classifies as weak within the model's valuation framework.
The financial score is 38/100. This is a starting point for reviewing liquidity, leverage and cash-flow strength rather than a stand-alone recommendation.
A strong company and an attractive stock price are not always the same thing. Revenue, earnings, free cash flow, debt, management quality, competitive advantage and valuation should be considered together. Wall Street Score organizes these inputs into a consistent research framework so investors can identify what deserves deeper review.
Data freshness: Financial data last refreshed 2026-07-24.
How to research NEU
Start by understanding how the company makes money. Then compare revenue and earnings trends, cash generation, debt, liquidity and valuation. Review the company's latest filings and earnings reports before acting on any score or model estimate.
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