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LYONDELLBASELL INDU-CL A (LYB) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:LYB - NL0009434992 - Common Stock

43.02 USD
+0.64 (+1.51%)
Last: 11/7/2025, 8:04:00 PM
43.15 USD
+0.13 (+0.3%)
After Hours: 11/7/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

Overall LYB gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated LYB against 82 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. LYB has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. LYB has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
LYB Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFLYB Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

1.2 Ratios

LYB's Return On Assets of 0.71% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LYB outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
LYB has a Return On Equity (2.10%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of LYB (4.32%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for LYB is above the industry average of 6.22%.
The 3 year average ROIC (10.69%) for LYB is well above the current ROIC(4.32%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.71%
ROE 2.1%
ROIC 4.32%
ROA(3y)6.72%
ROA(5y)7.89%
ROE(3y)19.31%
ROE(5y)24.61%
ROIC(3y)10.69%
ROIC(5y)11.69%
LYB Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICLYB Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60

1.3 Margins

LYB has a Profit Margin (0.71%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LYB has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 4.33%, LYB is doing worse than 64.63% of the companies in the same industry.
LYB's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
LYB has a Gross Margin of 9.47%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: LYB underperforms 80.49% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LYB has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 4.33%
PM (TTM) 0.71%
GM 9.47%
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%
LYB Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsLYB Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), LYB is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for LYB remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
LYB has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for LYB is higher compared to a year ago.
LYB Yearly Shares OutstandingLYB Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M
LYB Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsLYB Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.00 indicates that LYB is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of LYB (2.00) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
LYB has a debt to FCF ratio of 25.54. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as LYB would need 25.54 years to pay back of all of its debts.
LYB has a Debt to FCF ratio of 25.54. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LYB outperforms 47.56% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.95 indicates that LYB is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.95, LYB is doing worse than 64.63% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.95
Debt/FCF 25.54
Altman-Z 2
ROIC/WACC0.57
WACC7.6%
LYB Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFLYB Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.77 indicates that LYB should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
LYB has a Current ratio of 1.77. This is in the lower half of the industry: LYB underperforms 60.98% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.04 indicates that LYB should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.04, LYB is not doing good in the industry: 67.07% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.77
Quick Ratio 1.04
LYB Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesLYB Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for LYB have decreased strongly by -61.51% in the last year.
LYB shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -7.75% yearly.
The Revenue has decreased by -1.96% in the past year.
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)-1.96%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.43%
Revenue growth 5Y3.02%
Sales Q2Q%-25.14%

3.2 Future

LYB is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.03% yearly.
LYB is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -6.25% yearly.
EPS Next Y-61.2%
EPS Next 2Y-21.33%
EPS Next 3Y-6.1%
EPS Next 5Y5.03%
Revenue Next Year-25.71%
Revenue Next 2Y-13.82%
Revenue Next 3Y-8.97%
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.
LYB Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesLYB Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B
LYB Yearly EPS VS EstimatesLYB Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 5 10 15

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

LYB is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 15.87.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LYB is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 60.98% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of LYB to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.06), we can say LYB is valued slightly cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 10.86, which indicates a very decent valuation of LYB.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LYB is valued a bit cheaper than 76.83% of the companies in the same industry.
LYB is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 32.73, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.87
Fwd PE 10.86
LYB Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsLYB Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80 100

4.2 Price Multiples

LYB's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LYB is cheaper than 65.85% of the companies in the same industry.
LYB's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 29.89
EV/EBITDA 8.09
LYB Per share dataLYB EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80 100

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A cheap valuation may be justified as LYB's earnings are expected to decrease with -6.10% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-21.33%
EPS Next 3Y-6.1%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 12.93%, LYB is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.15, LYB pays a better dividend. On top of this LYB pays more dividend than 97.56% of the companies listed in the same industry.
LYB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.37.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 12.93%

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.
LYB has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.17%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
LYB Yearly Dividends per shareLYB Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6 8

5.3 Sustainability

700.80% of the earnings are spent on dividend by LYB. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of LYB is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP700.8%
EPS Next 2Y-21.33%
EPS Next 3Y-6.1%
LYB Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendLYB Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B
LYB Dividend Payout.LYB Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.LYB Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

LYONDELLBASELL INDU-CL A

NYSE:LYB (11/7/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 43.15 +0.13 (+0.3%)

43.02

+0.64 (+1.51%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)10-31 2025-10-31/bmo
Earnings (Next)01-29 2026-01-29/amc
Inst Owners74.62%
Inst Owner Change-6.6%
Ins Owners0.18%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap13.84B
Revenue(TTM)40.30B
Net Income(TTM)250.00M
Analysts63.85
Price Target58.71 (36.47%)
Short Float %6.91%
Short Ratio3.94
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 12.93%
Yearly Dividend5.31
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.17%
DP700.8%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date08-25 2025-08-25 (1.37)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-23.41%
Min EPS beat(2)-23.45%
Max EPS beat(2)-23.38%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-12.31%
Min EPS beat(4)-23.45%
Max EPS beat(4)3.46%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-1.81%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)0.59%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)0.66%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.26%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.76%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.76%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.22%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.6%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.93%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.75%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.17%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.87%
PT rev (1m)-4.07%
PT rev (3m)-13.41%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-7.03%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-31.7%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.8%
EPS NY rev (3m)-26.15%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.12%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.92%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.33%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.53%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.87
Fwd PE 10.86
P/S 0.39
P/FCF 29.89
P/OCF 5.87
P/B 1.16
P/tB 1.43
EV/EBITDA 8.09
EPS(TTM)2.71
EY6.3%
EPS(NY)3.96
Fwd EY9.21%
FCF(TTM)1.44
FCFY3.35%
OCF(TTM)7.33
OCFY17.03%
SpS109.29
BVpS37.02
TBVpS30.03
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number47.51
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.71%
ROE 2.1%
ROCE 5.23%
ROIC 4.32%
ROICexc 4.59%
ROICexgc 5%
OM 4.33%
PM (TTM) 0.71%
GM 9.47%
FCFM 1.32%
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-Score4
Asset Turnover0.99
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.95
Debt/FCF 25.54
Debt/EBITDA 3.84
Cap/Depr 132.91%
Cap/Sales 5.39%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 79.95%
Profit Quality 185.2%
Current Ratio 1.77
Quick Ratio 1.04
Altman-Z 2
F-Score4
WACC7.6%
ROIC/WACC0.57
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-61.2%
EPS Next 2Y-21.33%
EPS Next 3Y-6.1%
EPS Next 5Y5.03%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.96%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.43%
Revenue growth 5Y3.02%
Sales Q2Q%-25.14%
Revenue Next Year-25.71%
Revenue Next 2Y-13.82%
Revenue Next 3Y-8.97%
Revenue Next 5Y-6.25%
EBIT growth 1Y-53.41%
EBIT growth 3Y-27.96%
EBIT growth 5Y-7.79%
EBIT Next Year-5.52%
EBIT Next 3Y10.46%
EBIT Next 5Y10.29%
FCF growth 1Y-85.64%
FCF growth 3Y-29.85%
FCF growth 5Y-2.67%
OCF growth 1Y-50.79%
OCF growth 3Y-20.83%
OCF growth 5Y-5.1%

LYONDELLBASELL INDU-CL A / LYB FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for LYONDELLBASELL INDU-CL A?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to LYB.


What is the valuation status for LYB stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to LYONDELLBASELL INDU-CL A (LYB). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is LYONDELLBASELL INDU-CL A (LYB) stock?

LYONDELLBASELL INDU-CL A (LYB) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of LYONDELLBASELL INDU-CL A (LYB) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for LYONDELLBASELL INDU-CL A (LYB) is 15.87 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.16.


How sustainable is the dividend of LYONDELLBASELL INDU-CL A (LYB) stock?

The dividend rating of LYONDELLBASELL INDU-CL A (LYB) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 700.8%.