LYONDELLBASELL INDU-CL A (LYB) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:LYB - NL0009434992 - Common Stock
43.375 USD
+0.28 (+0.66%)
LYB gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 84 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.
LYB had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years LYB has been profitable.
In the past 5 years LYB always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -3.59%, LYB is doing worse than 65.48% of the companies in the same industry.
LYB's Return On Equity of -11.44% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LYB is outperformed by 65.48% of its industry peers.
LYB has a Return On Invested Capital of 3.64%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LYB outperforms 53.57% of its industry peers.
LYB had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.69%. This is above the industry average of 6.09%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (3.64%) for LYB is well below the 3 year average (10.69%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that LYB had better years and this may not be a problem.
| 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 63.10% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LYB has declined.
The Gross Margin of LYB (9.19%) is worse than 82.14% 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
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.
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 1.88 indicates that LYB is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
LYB has a Altman-Z score of 1.88. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LYB outperforms 55.95% of its industry peers.
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 (16.07) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.02 is on the high side and indicates that LYB has dependencies on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.02, LYB is doing worse than 65.48% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 16.07 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.88 |
ROIC/WACC0.48
WACC7.65%
2.3 Liquidity
LYB has a Current Ratio of 1.57. This is a normal value and indicates that LYB is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.57, LYB is doing worse than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.93 indicates that LYB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
LYB has a Quick ratio of 0.93. This is in the lower half of the industry: LYB underperforms 65.48% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.57 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.93 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for LYB have decreased strongly by -61.51% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -7.75% on average over the past years.
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-58.57%
EPS Next 2Y-25.01%
EPS Next 3Y-8.72%
EPS Next 5Y5.03%
Revenue Next Year-25.46%
Revenue Next 2Y-13.66%
Revenue Next 3Y-9.54%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.01, LYB is valued correctly.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of LYB indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: LYB is cheaper than 63.10% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of LYB to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.39), we can say LYB is valued slightly cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 12.05, which indicates a correct valuation of LYB.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LYB indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: LYB is cheaper than 72.62% of the companies listed in the same industry.
LYB is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.84, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.05 |
4.2 Price Multiples
61.90% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LYB, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
71.43% 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 | 18.92 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.22 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A cheap valuation may be justified as LYB's earnings are expected to decrease with -8.72% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-25.01%
EPS Next 3Y-8.72%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 12.73%, LYB is a good candidate for dividend investing.
LYB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.46. LYB pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
LYB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.87.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 12.73% |
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
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-25.01%
EPS Next 3Y-8.72%
NYSE:LYB (12/22/2025, 2:55:01 PM)
43.375
+0.28 (+0.66%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners71.57%
Inst Owner Change-5.98%
Ins Owners0.18%
Ins Owner Change-0.03%
Market Cap13.96B
Revenue(TTM)32.56B
Net Income(TTM)-1.21B
Analysts63.08
Price Target54.71 (26.13%)
Short Float %8.76%
Short Ratio4.2
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 12.73% |
Yearly Dividend5.31
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.17%
DP-144.93%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
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)-6.82%
PT rev (3m)-12.64%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-21.42%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-27.27%
EPS NY rev (1m)6.77%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.62%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.82%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.6%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.35%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.01%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.05 | ||
| P/S | 0.43 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.92 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.23 | ||
| P/B | 1.32 | ||
| P/tB | 1.48 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.22 |
EPS(TTM)2.71
EY6.25%
EPS(NY)3.6
Fwd EY8.3%
FCF(TTM)2.29
FCFY5.29%
OCF(TTM)8.3
OCFY19.12%
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 | 1.88 |
F-Score3
WACC7.65%
ROIC/WACC0.48
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-58.57%
EPS Next 2Y-25.01%
EPS Next 3Y-8.72%
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-25.46%
Revenue Next 2Y-13.66%
Revenue Next 3Y-9.54%
Revenue Next 5Y-6.25%
EBIT growth 1Y-60.92%
EBIT growth 3Y-27.96%
EBIT growth 5Y-7.79%
EBIT Next Year-7.69%
EBIT Next 3Y7.39%
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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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 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 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 16.01 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.32.
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 -144.93%.