Valuation dashboard for LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB) with P/E 41.60, P/B 1.97, EV/EBITDA 10.68 and dividend yield 5.01%. DCF, Graham Number, EPS growth, peer multiples and dividend discount models plus sector comparison against other Basic Materials companies.
LyondellBasell Industries N.V., established in 2009 and based in Houston, Texas, operates as a prominent global chemical manufacturer with a significant international footprint, including the United States, Germany, Mexico, Italy, Poland, France, Japan, China, and the Netherlands. The company's diverse operations are organized into six distinct segments.
Analysis Summary
LyondellBasell Industries N.V. reported revenue of $30.15B in the most recent fiscal year, growing at a 5-year CAGR of 1.7%.
Trailing-twelve-month margins: gross margin -16.2%, operating margin 12.0%, net margin 5.6%.
At $68.64 (closing price, October 30, 2026), LYB trades at a P/E of 41.60 and an ROE of 12.54%. Market capitalisation stands at $22.2B, placing it among large-cap names.
Balance sheet quality for LYB: current ratio of 1.8. A debt-to-equity below 1.0 typically signals conservative capital structure, while a current ratio above 1.5 indicates comfortable short-term liquidity.
Valuation Ratios
| P/E Ratio | 41.60 |
| Price / Book | 1.97 |
| EV / EBITDA | 10.68 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.01% |
Valuation Models
| DCF Fair Value | $71.68 |
| vs Current Price | +4.4% |
Peer Comparison
| Symbol | Company | Market Cap | P/E | P/B | ROE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LYB | LyondellBasell Industries N.V. | $22.2B | 41.60 | 1.97 | 12.5% |
| DOW | Dow Inc. | $25.1B | 1.56 | -4.5% | |
| WLK | Westlake Corporation | $8.7B | 1.00 | -13.9% | |
| LIN | Linde plc | $236.1B | 34.17 | 6.01 | 18.0% |
| ECL | Ecolab Inc. | $84.9B | 41.22 | 8.15 | 20.7% |
| 0L5V.L | The Sherwin-Williams Company | $81.6B | 30.78 | 21.41 | 62.1% |
| 0IFA.L | Ecolab Inc. | $81.3B | 38.47 | 8.07 | 21.4% |
| SHW | The Sherwin-Williams Company | $80.4B | 30.57 | 20.13 | 63.5% |
Price
| Price | $68.64 (closing price, October 30, 2026) |
| Market Cap | $22.2B |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Country | NL |
Profitability
| Return on Equity | 12.54% |
| Return on Invested Capital | -36.39% |
| Return on Assets | 0.00% |
| Gross Margin | -16.21% |
| Operating Margin | 11.97% |
| Net Margin | 5.62% |
Related companies: DOW · WLK · LIN · ECL · 0L5V.L · 0IFA.L · SHW · APD
Explore sector: Basic Materials · Chemicals - Specialty
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