LyondellBasell Industries (LYB) Stock Fundamentals, Analysis & Risk Signals

Health score, price, valuation, risk signals, and key metrics at a glance.

LyondellBasell Industries

NYSE•Basic Materials•Specialty Chemicals

$66.88-1.76(-0.03%)Pre-market

Market Cap

$21.58B

P/E

16.6x

P/S

0.7x

P/B

1.9x

LyondellBasell Industries N.V. operates as a chemical company in the United States, Germany, China, Mexico, Italy, Japan, France, Poland, the Netherlands, and internationally. It operates in five segments: Olefins and PolyolefinsAmericas; Olefins and PolyolefinsEurope, Asia, International; Intermediates and Derivatives; Advanced Polymer Solutions; and Technology. The company produces and markets olefins and co-products, such as ethylene, aromatics, propylene and butadiene; polyolefins; polyethylene; polypropylene homopolymers and copolymers; propylene oxide and derivatives; oxyfuels and related products; and intermediate chemicals, such as styrene monomer and acetyls. It also produces and markets compounding and solutions, including polypropylene compounds, engineered plastics, masterbatches, and engineered composites and colors. In addition, it develops and licenses chemical and polyolefin process technologies; and manufactures and sells polyolefin catalysts and serves food packaging, home furnishings, automotive components, and paints and coatings applications. LyondellBasell Industries N.V. was incorporated in 2009 and is headquartered in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

How this company scores

AverageMetricSide Score: 57/100

Strongest: Profitability (16/25); weakest: Growth (13/25).

Profitability16/25

Growth13/25

Balance Sheet & Red Flags14/25

Cash & Earnings Quality14/25

Strengths

Rising free cash flowRising earningsProfit converts from growthNo share dilution

Valuation vs. 5-year range

Today's multiple positioned against its own trailing range — a visual premium/discount check.

P/E · 16.6x5y range 5.3x – 74.7x

Currently near its 16-quarter median.

P/S · 0.7x5y range 0.5x – 0.9x

Currently near its 20-quarter median.

P/B · 1.9x5y range 1.4x – 2.7x

Watch items

Data-driven signals worth keeping an eye on across the last 8 quarters

High Risk

Margin Pressure

Red Flag

The company posted negative operating margins in recent quarters — core operations are unprofitable.

Earnings Quality

Red Flag

FCF consistently trails net income (avg -2.5x) — earnings may be inflated by non-cash items or aggressive accounting.

Price & Volume

Market Cap $21.58B

Metrics at a Glance

as of September 2026

Revenue & Profit

Revenue, EBITDA, operating income, net income, EPS, and shares

TTM Revenue: $31.96B
Q. Revenue: $8.50B
TTM EBITDA: $4.21B
TTM Op. Income: $2.76B
Q. Op. Income: $1.07B
TTM Net Income: $1.30B
Q. Net Income: $758.00M
EPS: $2.32
Shares Out.: $326.72M

$31.96B in TTM revenue declined 1.8% YoY, reaching $8.50B last quarter. TTM EBITDA of $4.21B and TTM operating income of $2.76B show growth is flowing through to the bottom line. TTM net income of $1.30B means revenue is converting into profit. Across the last 8 quarters, TTM revenue has risen for 2 consecutive quarters — an improving trend.

Margins

Gross, EBITDA, operating, and net margin trends

Gross Margin: 17.6%
EBITDA Margin: 16.9%
Op. Margin: 12.6%
Net Margin: 8.9%

Op. margin of 12.6% is up 22.0% YoY — cost efficiency is improving. Net margin at 8.9% and gross margin of 17.6% show how much of each revenue dollar survives to profit. Over the past year, operating margin is up 233% — a weakening trend.

Price Ratios

P/E, P/S, P/B, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and earnings yield

P/E Ratio: 16.6x
P/S Ratio: 0.7x
P/B Ratio: 1.9x

At 16.6x P/E, the stock trades within typical market levels. P/S of 0.7x and P/B of 1.9x provide additional context. Use the growth and margin sections to judge whether the multiple is justified. Over the past year, P/E is up 0% — an improving trend.

Assets & Liabilities

Total assets, cash, debt, book value, and leverage

Total Assets: $34.75B
Cash: $3.23B
Long-Term Debt: $11.19B
Book Value: $11.25B
D/E Ratio: 1.0
Debt/EBITDA: 7.8

With $34.75B in assets and $11.19B in long-term debt, D/E is 1.0and book value is $11.25B — a conservative capital structure with a cushion to weather downturns. Across the last 8 quarters, debt/equity has fallen for 3 consecutive quarters — an improving trend.

Cash Flow

Operating cash flow, free cash flow, FCF margin, and earnings quality

Op. Cash Flow: $1.72B
TTM Free Cash Flow: $2.41B
FCF Margin: 7.6%
FCF / Net Income: 1.9

TTM FCF of $2.41B on $1.72B in operating cash flow. The FCF / Net Income ratio of 1.9x means free cash flow covers net income — earnings are backed by cash. Across the last 8 quarters, free cash flow has risen for 3 consecutive quarters — an improving trend.