(LYB) LyondellBasell Industries - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: NL0009434992

Olefins, Polyolefins, Polyethylene, Polypropylene, PropyleneOxide

LYB EPS (Earnings per Share)

EPS (Earnings per Share) of LYB over the last years for every Quarter: "2020-09": 1.27, "2020-12": 2.19, "2021-03": 3.18, "2021-06": 6.13, "2021-09": 5.25, "2021-12": 3.63, "2022-03": 4, "2022-06": 5.19, "2022-09": 1.96, "2022-12": 1.29, "2023-03": 2.51, "2023-06": 2.44, "2023-09": 2.46, "2023-12": 1.39, "2024-03": 1.53, "2024-06": 2.24, "2024-09": 1.88, "2024-12": 0.75, "2025-03": 0.33, "2025-06": 0.62, "2025-09": 0,

LYB Revenue

Revenue of LYB over the last years for every Quarter: 2020-09: 6776, 2020-12: 7937, 2021-03: 9082, 2021-06: 11561, 2021-09: 12700, 2021-12: 12830, 2022-03: 13157, 2022-06: 14838, 2022-09: 12250, 2022-12: 10206, 2023-03: 10247, 2023-06: 10306, 2023-09: 10625, 2023-12: 9929, 2024-03: 8304, 2024-06: 10558, 2024-09: 10322, 2024-12: 9497, 2025-03: 7677, 2025-06: 7658, 2025-09: null,

Description: LYB LyondellBasell Industries

LyondellBasell Industries N.V. is a global chemical company operating across multiple segments, including Olefins and Polyolefins, Intermediates and Derivatives, Advanced Polymer Solutions, Refining, and Technology. The companys diverse product portfolio includes olefins, polyolefins, propylene oxide, and derivatives, as well as refined products like gasoline and distillates. Its products serve various applications, such as food packaging, automotive components, and paints and coatings.

From a financial perspective, LyondellBasell has a market capitalization of approximately $19.93 billion USD, with a forward P/E ratio of 16.10, indicating a relatively stable valuation. The companys Return on Equity (RoE) stands at 8.23%, suggesting a decent level of profitability. To further evaluate the companys performance, we can examine additional KPIs such as Debt-to-Equity ratio, EBITDA margin, and dividend yield. A Debt-to-Equity ratio of around 0.83 (based on industry averages) and an EBITDA margin of approximately 15-20% (depending on the industry cycle) could be considered reasonable for a company in the commodity chemicals sector. A dividend yield of around 4-5% could be attractive to income-seeking investors.

To gain a deeper understanding of LyondellBasells prospects, its essential to analyze the companys operational efficiency, cost structure, and exposure to commodity price fluctuations. The companys ability to maintain a competitive edge in the global market, invest in research and development, and adapt to changing regulatory environments will be crucial in driving long-term growth. Key performance indicators such as production capacity utilization, raw material costs, and research and development expenses as a percentage of sales could provide valuable insights into the companys operational performance.

LYB Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 14,445m
Sub-Industry Commodity Chemicals
IPO / Inception 2010-04-28

LYB Stock Ratings

Growth Rating -59.5%
Fundamental 35.4%
Dividend Rating 78.2%
Return 12m vs S&P 500 -51.5%
Analyst Rating 3.27 of 5

LYB Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 11.73%
Yield on Cost 5y 9.73%
Annual Growth 5y 5.84%
Payout Consistency 88.1%
Payout Ratio 1.5%

LYB Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -62.4%
Growth Correlation 12m -87.7%
Growth Correlation 5y 3.8%
CAGR 5y -12.24%
CAGR/Max DD 3y (Calmar Ratio) -0.23
CAGR/Mean DD 3y (Pain Ratio) -0.82
Sharpe Ratio 12m -1.88
Alpha -60.25
Beta 0.890
Volatility 38.82%
Current Volume 3750.9k
Average Volume 20d 4562.7k
Stop Loss 44.3 (-4.1%)
Signal -0.45

Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 3.5

Net Income (261.0m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 2.11b TTM)
FCFTA 0.01 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -5.59pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp)
NWC/Revenue 13.75% (prev 17.16%; Δ -3.42pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp)
CFO/TA 0.07 (>3.0%) and CFO 2.36b > Net Income 261.0m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%)
Net Debt (11.53b) to EBITDA (2.04b) ratio: 5.64 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5)
Current Ratio 1.77 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active)
Outstanding Shares last Quarter (322.0m) change vs 12m ago -1.23% (target <= -2.0% for YES)
Gross Margin 9.50% (prev 12.56%; Δ -3.06pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0)
Asset Turnover 97.09% (prev 106.3%; Δ -9.26pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0)
Interest Coverage Ratio 1.23 (EBITDA TTM 2.04b / Interest Expense TTM 504.0m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3)

Altman Z'' 2.15

(A) 0.14 = (Total Current Assets 11.08b - Total Current Liabilities 6.24b) / Total Assets 35.35b
(B) 0.25 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 8.73b / Total Assets 35.35b
(C) 0.02 = EBIT TTM 620.0m / Avg Total Assets 36.21b
(D) 0.32 = Book Value of Equity 7.40b / Total Liabilities 23.32b
Total Rating: 2.15 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D)

ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 35.44

1. Piotroski 3.50pt = -1.50
2. FCF Yield 1.78% = 0.89
3. FCF Margin 1.32% = 0.33
4. Debt/Equity 1.11 = 1.92
5. Debt/Ebitda 5.64 = -2.50
6. ROIC - WACC (= -3.46)% = -4.33
7. RoE 2.08% = 0.17
8. Rev. Trend -75.55% = -5.67
9. EPS Trend -77.37% = -3.87

What is the price of LYB shares?

As of October 20, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 46.19 with a total of 3,750,900 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -0.17%, over one month by -11.19%, over three months by -24.51% and over the past year by -44.14%.

Is LyondellBasell Industries a good stock to buy?

No, based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, LyondellBasell Industries (NYSE:LYB) is currently (October 2025) a stock to sell. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 35.44 and therefor a negative outlook according to the companies health.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of LYB is around 44.50 USD . This means that LYB is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -3.66%.

Is LYB a buy, sell or hold?

LyondellBasell Industries has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.27. Therefor, it is recommend to hold LYB.
  • Strong Buy: 5
  • Buy: 1
  • Hold: 13
  • Sell: 1
  • Strong Sell: 2

What are the forecasts/targets for the LYB price?

Issuer Target Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price 58.1 25.8%
Analysts Target Price 58.1 25.8%
ValueRay Target Price 48.2 4.3%

Last update: 2025-10-13 02:04

LYB Fundamental Data Overview

Market Cap USD = 14.45b (14.45b USD * 1.0 USD.USD)
P/E Trailing = 95.5532
P/E Forward = 12.987
P/S = 0.3737
P/B = 1.3323
P/EG = 0.8541
Beta = 0.89
Revenue TTM = 35.15b USD
EBIT TTM = 620.0m USD
EBITDA TTM = 2.04b USD
Long Term Debt = 11.21b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 614.0m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 13.23b USD (from shortLongTermDebtTotal, last quarter)
Net Debt = 11.53b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 25.98b USD (14.45b + Debt 13.23b - CCE 1.70b)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 1.23 (Ebit TTM 620.0m / Interest Expense TTM 504.0m)
FCF Yield = 1.78% (FCF TTM 463.0m / Enterprise Value 25.98b)
FCF Margin = 1.32% (FCF TTM 463.0m / Revenue TTM 35.15b)
Net Margin = 0.74% (Net Income TTM 261.0m / Revenue TTM 35.15b)
Gross Margin = 9.50% ((Revenue TTM 35.15b - Cost of Revenue TTM 31.81b) / Revenue TTM)
Gross Margin QoQ = 10.45% (prev 7.15%)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 0.73 (Enterprise Value 25.98b / Total Assets 35.35b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.23% (Interest Expense 163.0m / Debt 13.23b)
Taxrate = 30.80% (69.0m / 224.0m)
NOPAT = 429.0m (EBIT 620.0m * (1 - 30.80%))
Current Ratio = 1.77 (Total Current Assets 11.08b / Total Current Liabilities 6.24b)
Debt / Equity = 1.11 (Debt 13.23b / totalStockholderEquity, last quarter 11.91b)
Debt / EBITDA = 5.64 (Net Debt 11.53b / EBITDA 2.04b)
Debt / FCF = 24.91 (Net Debt 11.53b / FCF TTM 463.0m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 12.57b (last 4 quarters mean from totalStockholderEquity)
RoA = 0.74% (Net Income 261.0m / Total Assets 35.35b)
RoE = 2.08% (Net Income TTM 261.0m / Total Stockholder Equity 12.57b)
RoCE = 2.61% (EBIT 620.0m / Capital Employed (Equity 12.57b + L.T.Debt 11.21b))
RoIC = 1.79% (NOPAT 429.0m / Invested Capital 23.94b)
WACC = 5.26% (E(14.45b)/V(27.68b) * Re(9.29%) + D(13.23b)/V(27.68b) * Rd(1.23%) * (1-Tc(0.31)))
Discount Rate = 9.29% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Shares Correlation 3-Years: -81.65 | Cagr: -0.62%
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 65.38% ; FCFE base≈1.30b ; Y1≈866.6m ; Y5≈407.6m
Fair Price DCF = 20.36 (DCF Value 6.55b / Shares Outstanding 321.6m; 5y FCF grow -38.98% → 3.0% )
EPS Correlation: -77.37 | EPS CAGR: -56.45% | SUE: -4.0 | # QB: 0
Revenue Correlation: -75.55 | Revenue CAGR: -15.70% | SUE: 0.25 | # QB: 0

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