LYONDELLBASELL INDU-CL A (LYB) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:LYB - NL0009434992 - Common Stock
52 USD
+3.33 (+6.84%)
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Taking everything into account, LYB scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. LYB was compared to 82 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. LYB has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. LYB has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year LYB was profitable.
- In the past year LYB had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years LYB has always been profitable.
- In the past 5 years LYB always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- LYB has a Return On Assets of -3.59%. This is in the lower half of the industry: LYB underperforms 67.07% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of LYB (-11.44%) is worse than 67.07% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 3.64%, LYB is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.44% of the companies in the same industry.
- LYB had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.69%. This is above the industry average of 6.10%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (10.69%) for LYB is well above the current ROIC(3.64%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -3.59% | ||
| ROE | -11.44% | ||
| ROIC | 3.64% |
ROA(3y)6.72%
ROA(5y)7.89%
ROE(3y)19.31%
ROE(5y)24.61%
ROIC(3y)10.69%
ROIC(5y)11.69%
1.3 Margins
- LYB's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- LYB has a worse Operating Margin (3.65%) than 64.63% of its industry peers.
- LYB's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- LYB has a Gross Margin of 9.19%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: LYB underperforms 84.15% of its industry peers.
- LYB's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 3.65% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 9.19% |
OM growth 3Y-24.61%
OM growth 5Y-10.5%
PM growth 3Y-34.85%
PM growth 5Y-19.21%
GM growth 3Y-15.85%
GM growth 5Y-6.35%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- LYB has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, LYB has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- LYB has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, LYB has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 1.93 indicates that LYB is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- LYB has a Altman-Z score (1.93) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- LYB has a debt to FCF ratio of 16.07. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as LYB would need 16.07 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- LYB has a Debt to FCF ratio of 16.07. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LYB outperforms 54.88% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.02 is on the high side and indicates that LYB has dependencies on debt financing.
- LYB's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.02 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LYB is outperformed by 65.85% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 16.07 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.93 |
ROIC/WACC0.47
WACC7.76%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.57 indicates that LYB should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 1.57, LYB is not doing good in the industry: 67.07% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- LYB has a Quick Ratio of 1.57. This is a bad value and indicates that LYB is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.93, LYB is doing worse than 65.85% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.57 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.93 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- LYB shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -61.51%.
- Measured over the past years, LYB shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -7.75% on average per year.
- The Revenue for LYB has decreased by -20.07% in the past year. This is quite bad
- Measured over the past years, LYB shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.02% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-61.51%
EPS 3Y-29.4%
EPS 5Y-7.75%
EPS Q2Q%-46.28%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-20.07%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.43%
Revenue growth 5Y3.02%
Sales Q2Q%-25.14%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, LYB will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 5.03% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to decrease by -6.25% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-63.95%
EPS Next 2Y-27.89%
EPS Next 3Y-10.79%
EPS Next 5Y5.03%
Revenue Next Year-25.57%
Revenue Next 2Y-14.05%
Revenue Next 3Y-9.63%
Revenue Next 5Y-6.25%
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- LYB is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 19.19.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as LYB.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.33. LYB is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 15.63, which indicates a correct valuation of LYB.
- 63.41% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LYB, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LYB to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.12), we can say LYB is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.63 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- LYB's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
- 68.29% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LYB, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 22.68 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.92 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- A cheap valuation may be justified as LYB's earnings are expected to decrease with -10.79% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-27.89%
EPS Next 3Y-10.79%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- LYB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 11.50%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.34, LYB pays a better dividend. On top of this LYB pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.91, LYB pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 11.5% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of LYB has a limited annual growth rate of 5.17%.
- LYB has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- The dividend of LYB decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.17%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
- The earnings of LYB are negative and hence is the payout ratio. LYB will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
- The dividend of LYB is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP-144.93%
EPS Next 2Y-27.89%
EPS Next 3Y-10.79%
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+3.33 (+6.84%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)10-31 2025-10-31/bmo
Earnings (Next)01-30 2026-01-30/amc
Inst Owners71.84%
Inst Owner Change0.17%
Ins Owners0.18%
Ins Owner Change-0.03%
Market Cap16.74B
Revenue(TTM)32.56B
Net Income(TTM)-1.21B
Analysts53.79
Price Target51.92 (-0.15%)
Short Float %8.06%
Short Ratio3.76
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 11.5% |
Yearly Dividend5.31
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.17%
DP-144.93%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.36%
Min EPS beat(2)-23.45%
Max EPS beat(2)24.17%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-4.8%
Min EPS beat(4)-23.45%
Max EPS beat(4)24.17%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-1.26%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)5.26%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)2.78%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.02%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.76%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.27%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.93%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.76%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.27%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.64%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.64%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.42%
PT rev (1m)-5.1%
PT rev (3m)-15.17%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-51.84%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-61.5%
EPS NY rev (1m)-12.99%
EPS NY rev (3m)-8.77%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.17%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.34%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.15%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.14%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.63 | ||
| P/S | 0.51 | ||
| P/FCF | 22.68 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.27 | ||
| P/B | 1.58 | ||
| P/tB | 1.77 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.92 |
EPS(TTM)2.71
EY5.21%
EPS(NY)3.33
Fwd EY6.4%
FCF(TTM)2.29
FCFY4.41%
OCF(TTM)8.3
OCFY15.95%
SpS101.16
BVpS32.93
TBVpS29.32
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number44.81
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -3.59% | ||
| ROE | -11.44% | ||
| ROCE | 4.41% | ||
| ROIC | 3.64% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.89% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.08% | ||
| OM | 3.65% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 9.19% | ||
| FCFM | 2.27% |
ROA(3y)6.72%
ROA(5y)7.89%
ROE(3y)19.31%
ROE(5y)24.61%
ROIC(3y)10.69%
ROIC(5y)11.69%
ROICexc(3y)11.83%
ROICexc(5y)12.68%
ROICexgc(3y)12.95%
ROICexgc(5y)13.92%
ROCE(3y)12.98%
ROCE(5y)14.24%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-25.81%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-9.22%
ROICexc growth 3Y-25.6%
ROICexc growth 5Y-8.64%
OM growth 3Y-24.61%
OM growth 5Y-10.5%
PM growth 3Y-34.85%
PM growth 5Y-19.21%
GM growth 3Y-15.85%
GM growth 5Y-6.35%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.96
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 16.07 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.18 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 138.59% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.93% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 103.45% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.57 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.93 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.93 |
F-Score3
WACC7.76%
ROIC/WACC0.47
Cap/Depr(3y)123.27%
Cap/Depr(5y)130.2%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.01%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.66%
Profit Quality(3y)139.02%
Profit Quality(5y)124.38%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-61.51%
EPS 3Y-29.4%
EPS 5Y-7.75%
EPS Q2Q%-46.28%
EPS Next Y-63.95%
EPS Next 2Y-27.89%
EPS Next 3Y-10.79%
EPS Next 5Y5.03%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-20.07%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.43%
Revenue growth 5Y3.02%
Sales Q2Q%-25.14%
Revenue Next Year-25.57%
Revenue Next 2Y-14.05%
Revenue Next 3Y-9.63%
Revenue Next 5Y-6.25%
EBIT growth 1Y-60.92%
EBIT growth 3Y-27.96%
EBIT growth 5Y-7.79%
EBIT Next Year-10.24%
EBIT Next 3Y6.13%
EBIT Next 5Y10.29%
FCF growth 1Y-79.05%
FCF growth 3Y-29.85%
FCF growth 5Y-2.67%
OCF growth 1Y-47.04%
OCF growth 3Y-20.83%
OCF growth 5Y-5.1%
LYONDELLBASELL INDU-CL A / LYB FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to LYB.
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LYONDELLBASELL INDU-CL A (LYB) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
How financially healthy is LYONDELLBASELL INDU-CL A?
The financial health rating of LYONDELLBASELL INDU-CL A (LYB) is 3 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for LYONDELLBASELL INDU-CL A?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of LYONDELLBASELL INDU-CL A (LYB) is expected to decline by -63.95% in the next year.