LYONDELLBASELL INDU-CL A (LYB) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:LYB • NL0009434992
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This LYB fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. LYB Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- LYB had positive earnings in the past year.
- LYB had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- LYB had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- LYB had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- LYB's Return On Assets of -2.21% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LYB is outperformed by 60.24% of its industry peers.
- LYB has a worse Return On Equity (-7.46%) than 62.65% of its industry peers.
- With a Return On Invested Capital value of 2.51%, LYB is not doing good in the industry: 60.24% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- LYB had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.66%. This is in line with the industry average of 6.54%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (6.66%) for LYB is well above the current ROIC(2.51%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -2.21% | ||
| ROE | -7.46% | ||
| ROIC | 2.51% |
ROA(3y)2.42%
ROA(5y)6.64%
ROE(3y)6.57%
ROE(5y)19.56%
ROIC(3y)6.66%
ROIC(5y)11.12%
1.3 Margins
- LYB's Operating Margin of 2.76% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LYB is outperformed by 61.45% of its industry peers.
- LYB's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- LYB's Gross Margin of 8.55% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LYB is outperformed by 83.13% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LYB has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 2.76% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 8.55% |
OM growth 3Y-35.45%
OM growth 5Y-18.61%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-13.25%
GM growth 5Y-6.92%
2. LYB Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- LYB has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- LYB has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for LYB has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- LYB has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.06 indicates that LYB is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- LYB has a Altman-Z score (2.06) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- LYB has a debt to FCF ratio of 33.69. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as LYB would need 33.69 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- LYB's Debt to FCF ratio of 33.69 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LYB outperforms 42.17% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.22 is on the high side and indicates that LYB has dependencies on debt financing.
- LYB's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.22 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LYB is outperformed by 71.08% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 33.69 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.06 |
ROIC/WACC0.32
WACC7.73%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.77 indicates that LYB should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- LYB's Current ratio of 1.77 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LYB outperforms 44.58% of its industry peers.
- LYB has a Quick Ratio of 1.20. This is a normal value and indicates that LYB is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of LYB (1.20) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.77 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.2 |
3. LYB Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- LYB shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -73.44%.
- The earnings per share for LYB have been decreasing by -21.44% on average. This is quite bad
- Looking at the last year, LYB shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -25.18% in the last year.
- LYB shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 1.67% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-73.44%
EPS 3Y-48.49%
EPS 5Y-21.44%
EPS Q2Q%-134.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-25.18%
Revenue growth 3Y-15.77%
Revenue growth 5Y1.67%
Sales Q2Q%-25.33%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, LYB will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 36.17% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.26% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y45.49%
EPS Next 2Y49.76%
EPS Next 3Y44.39%
EPS Next 5Y36.17%
Revenue Next Year1.93%
Revenue Next 2Y1.03%
Revenue Next 3Y0.99%
Revenue Next 5Y1.26%
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.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. LYB Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- LYB is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 46.82.
- LYB's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. LYB is more expensive than 62.65% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.60. LYB is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 32.18, which means the current valuation is very expensive for LYB.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LYB is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 61.45% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LYB to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.84), we can say LYB is valued slightly more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 46.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 32.18 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of LYB is on the same level as its industry peers.
- LYB's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 66.78 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.72 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- LYB's earnings are expected to grow with 44.39% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.03
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y49.76%
EPS Next 3Y44.39%
5. LYB Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- LYB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.43%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.04, LYB pays a better dividend. On top of this LYB pays more dividend than 85.54% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.90, LYB pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.43% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of LYB has a limited annual growth rate of 5.33%.
- LYB has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- The dividend of LYB decreased in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.33%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
- LYB has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
- LYB's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP-234.57%
EPS Next 2Y49.76%
EPS Next 3Y44.39%
LYB Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
79.6
+2.89 (+3.77%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)01-30 2026-01-30/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-24 2026-04-24/bmo
Inst Owners74.34%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.18%
Ins Owner Change0.52%
Market Cap25.64B
Revenue(TTM)30.15B
Net Income(TTM)-752.00M
Analysts65.6
Price Target67.28 (-15.48%)
Short Float %6.88%
Short Ratio2.14
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.43% |
Yearly Dividend5.46
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.33%
DP-234.57%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date03-02 2026-03-02 (0.69)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-137.75%
Min EPS beat(2)-299.66%
Max EPS beat(2)24.17%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-80.58%
Min EPS beat(4)-299.66%
Max EPS beat(4)24.17%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-39.32%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)-20.1%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)-15.37%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.27%
Min Revenue beat(2)3.26%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.27%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.27%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.76%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.27%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.06%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.1%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.24%
PT rev (1m)28.89%
PT rev (3m)29.58%
EPS NQ rev (1m)20.55%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-63.83%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-25.68%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.23%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.99%
Revenue NY rev (1m)3.49%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.68%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 46.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 32.18 | ||
| P/S | 0.85 | ||
| P/FCF | 66.78 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.34 | ||
| P/B | 2.54 | ||
| P/tB | 2.87 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.72 |
EPS(TTM)1.7
EY2.14%
EPS(NY)2.47
Fwd EY3.11%
FCF(TTM)1.19
FCFY1.5%
OCF(TTM)7.02
OCFY8.82%
SpS93.59
BVpS31.29
TBVpS27.7
PEG (NY)1.03
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number34.6
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -2.21% | ||
| ROE | -7.46% | ||
| ROCE | 2.98% | ||
| ROIC | 2.51% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.86% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3% | ||
| OM | 2.76% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 8.55% | ||
| FCFM | 1.27% |
ROA(3y)2.42%
ROA(5y)6.64%
ROE(3y)6.57%
ROE(5y)19.56%
ROIC(3y)6.66%
ROIC(5y)11.12%
ROICexc(3y)7.53%
ROICexc(5y)12.09%
ROICexgc(3y)8.19%
ROICexgc(5y)13.23%
ROCE(3y)7.89%
ROCE(5y)13.24%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-44.26%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-15.95%
ROICexc growth 3Y-43.41%
ROICexc growth 5Y-15.05%
OM growth 3Y-35.45%
OM growth 5Y-18.61%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-13.25%
GM growth 5Y-6.92%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.89
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 33.69 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.56 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 135.11% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 6.23% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.72 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 101.85% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.77 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.2 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.06 |
F-Score3
WACC7.73%
ROIC/WACC0.32
Cap/Depr(3y)118.58%
Cap/Depr(5y)129.11%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.44%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.86%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-73.44%
EPS 3Y-48.49%
EPS 5Y-21.44%
EPS Q2Q%-134.67%
EPS Next Y45.49%
EPS Next 2Y49.76%
EPS Next 3Y44.39%
EPS Next 5Y36.17%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-25.18%
Revenue growth 3Y-15.77%
Revenue growth 5Y1.67%
Sales Q2Q%-25.33%
Revenue Next Year1.93%
Revenue Next 2Y1.03%
Revenue Next 3Y0.99%
Revenue Next 5Y1.26%
EBIT growth 1Y-69.96%
EBIT growth 3Y-45.63%
EBIT growth 5Y-17.24%
EBIT Next Year120.66%
EBIT Next 3Y44.31%
EBIT Next 5Y31.66%
FCF growth 1Y-80.61%
FCF growth 3Y-55.05%
FCF growth 5Y-23.41%
OCF growth 1Y-40.77%
OCF growth 3Y-28.23%
OCF growth 5Y-7.85%
LYONDELLBASELL INDU-CL A / LYB Fundamental Analysis 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 of LYONDELLBASELL INDU-CL A (LYB) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to LYONDELLBASELL INDU-CL A (LYB). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for LYONDELLBASELL INDU-CL A?
LYONDELLBASELL INDU-CL A (LYB) has a profitability rating of 3 / 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 46.82 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.54.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for LYB stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of LYONDELLBASELL INDU-CL A (LYB) is expected to grow by 45.49% in the next year.