LYONDELLBASELL INDU-CL A (LYB) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:LYB - NL0009434992 - Common Stock
45.395 USD
-0.63 (-1.38%)
LYB gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 81 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. LYB may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. LYB has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
LYB had positive earnings in the past year.
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
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -3.59%, LYB is doing worse than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of LYB (-11.44%) is worse than 66.67% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of LYB (3.64%) 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 6.15%.
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.
With a Operating Margin value of 3.65%, LYB is not doing good in the industry: 65.43% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
LYB's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
LYB's Gross Margin of 9.19% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LYB is outperformed by 83.95% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LYB has declined.
| 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.
LYB has about the same amout of 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 1.91 indicates that LYB is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of LYB (1.91) 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 (16.07) which is in line with its industry peers.
LYB has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.02. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external 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 64.20% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 16.07 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.91 |
ROIC/WACC0.48
WACC7.62%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.57 indicates that LYB should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
LYB's Current ratio of 1.57 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LYB is outperformed by 69.14% of its industry peers.
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.
The Quick ratio of LYB (0.93) is worse than 66.67% of its industry peers.
| 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.
Looking at the last year, LYB shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -20.07% in the last 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)-20.07%
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.
Based on estimates for the next years, LYB will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -6.25% on average per year.
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 16.75, the valuation of LYB can be described as correct.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of LYB indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: LYB is cheaper than 60.49% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.37, LYB is valued a bit cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.46, the valuation of LYB can be described as very reasonable.
LYB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LYB is cheaper than 69.14% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LYB to the average of the S&P500 Index (36.20), we can say LYB is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.75 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.46 |
4.2 Price Multiples
61.73% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LYB, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
66.67% 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 | 19.8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.59 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
LYB's earnings are expected to decrease with -6.10% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-21.33%
EPS Next 3Y-6.1%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 11.32%, LYB is a good candidate for dividend investing.
LYB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.88. LYB pays more dividend than 97.53% of the companies in the same industry.
LYB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.32.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 11.32% |
5.2 History
The dividend of LYB has a limited annual growth rate of 5.17%.
LYB has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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
LYB has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
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-21.33%
EPS Next 3Y-6.1%
NYSE:LYB (12/4/2025, 9:52:08 AM)
45.395
-0.63 (-1.38%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners74.62%
Inst Owner Change-6.28%
Ins Owners0.18%
Ins Owner Change-0.03%
Market Cap14.61B
Revenue(TTM)32.56B
Net Income(TTM)-1.21B
Analysts63.85
Price Target55.57 (22.41%)
Short Float %7.94%
Short Ratio4.07
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 11.32% |
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)-9.21%
PT rev (3m)-15.51%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.85%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-16.17%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.71%
EPS NY rev (3m)-7.85%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.65%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.35%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.22%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.51%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.75 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.46 | ||
| P/S | 0.45 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.8 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.47 | ||
| P/B | 1.38 | ||
| P/tB | 1.55 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.59 |
EPS(TTM)2.71
EY5.97%
EPS(NY)3.96
Fwd EY8.73%
FCF(TTM)2.29
FCFY5.05%
OCF(TTM)8.3
OCFY18.27%
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 | 1.91 |
F-Score3
WACC7.62%
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-61.2%
EPS Next 2Y-21.33%
EPS Next 3Y-6.1%
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-25.71%
Revenue Next 2Y-13.82%
Revenue Next 3Y-8.97%
Revenue Next 5Y-6.25%
EBIT growth 1Y-60.92%
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-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.
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 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 16.75 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.38.
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%.