LyondellBasell Industries N.V. LYB 59.97 +123.23% NYQ · Basic Materials
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LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (lyb)

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LYB — Company Overview

LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB) trades on NYQ as part of the Basic Materials peer group (Specialty Chemicals).

TickerLYB
SectorBasic Materials
IndustrySpecialty Chemicals
ExchangeNYQ
Market cap$19.37B
Last price$59.97
Size categoryLarge Cap

LYB — Business Description

LYB represents a Specialty Chemicals business in the Basic Materials segment. 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 Polyolefins—Americas; Olefins and Polyolefins—Europe, 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…

Official website: https://www.lyondellbasell.com.

LYB — Investment Thesis

At a high level, LYB offers exposure to Basic Materials with metrics outlined below from public market data.

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LYB — Financial Health

Key financial health indicators for LyondellBasell Industries N.V. are derived exclusively from public data — no proprietary estimates.

Negative profit margin (-1.1%) signals near-term profitability pressure. Positive free cash flow of $1.23B supports balance-sheet flexibility. Debt-to-equity of 132.76 warrants monitoring in a higher-rate environment.

Forward P/E9.42×
Price / Sales0.62×
Price / Book1.82×
Gross margin12.9%
Operating margin17.9%
Profit margin-1.1%
Return on equity-2.3%
Debt / Equity132.76
Free cash flow$1.23B

LYB — Growth Outlook

Growth outlook for LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB) depends on demand trends in Specialty Chemicals and the company's ability to convert revenue into sustainable earnings.

LYB — Competitive Position

LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB) is evaluated against peers on scale, margin structure, and capital efficiency within Basic Materials.

LYB — Strengths

Strengths for LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB) inferred from public financial metrics:

LYB — Weaknesses

Weaknesses and pressure points for LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB) based on available data:

LYB — Opportunities

LYB — Risks

LYB — Summary

LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB) is a large-cap Basic Materials company focused on Specialty Chemicals, listed on NYQ. Last price $59.97 with market cap $19.37B. Revenue grew 19.8% year-over-year per public data. Notable strengths include revenue growth of 19.8% year-over-year. Key watch items include thin profit margin (-1.1%). Premium Terminal tools for LyondellBasell Industries N.V. add ownership analytics, news, and richer estimate history beyond this public summary.

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LyondellBasell Industries N.V. FAQ

What does LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB) do?

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 Polyolefins—Americas; Olefins and Polyolefins—Europe, Asia, I…

What is LYB's P/E ratio?

LyondellBasell Industries N.V. has a trailing P/E of N/A× based on publicly available market data.

Does LYB pay a dividend?

Indicated dividend yield: 4.7%. Confirm ex-dates and payout history in Vest Terminal.

What sector is LYB in?

LyondellBasell Industries N.V. is classified in Basic Materials (Specialty Chemicals) on NYQ.

What is LYB's market capitalization?

Approximate market cap: $19.37B.

What are the main risks for LYB?

Standard market, competitive, and execution risks apply; see the Risks section.

What are the strengths of LYB?

Potential positives include revenue growth of 19.8% year-over-year, earnings growth of 4.0% year-over-year.

Where can I get analyst estimates for LYB?

Public analyst price targets and consensus for LyondellBasell Industries N.V. are on the free /stocks/lyb/estimates page. Deeper estimate history and models are available in Vest Terminal.