LyondellBasell Industries N.V.
LYB Basic Materials Chemicals - Specialty NYSE
$69.51
$-1.21 (-1.71%)
Open: $70.80 | High: $71.48 | Low: $69.23 | Prev Close: Prev Close: $70.72
Market Cap: $22.39B
Volume: 2.1M | Avg: 8.4M
Last updated: April 24, 2026 at 06:03 PMInvestment Rating
Sell
Overall Score: 40/100
Rating Breakdown:
Stock Score Analysis
Stock Score: 430
Comprehensive Quality Assessment
Component Breakdown:
Valuation Metrics
| P/E Ratio | -28.03 |
| P/B Ratio | 2.21 |
| P/S Ratio | 0.74 |
| EPS | $-2.48 |
| Beta | 0.44 |
| Shares Outstanding | 322.17M |
| 52-Week High | $83.94 |
| 52-Week Low | $41.58 |
| SMA 50 | $68.69 |
| SMA 200 | $54.99 |
| Dividend Yield | 6.91% |
| Annual Dividend | $4.80 |
| Next Earnings | May 01, 2026 12:30 PM ET |
Financial Ratios
| Gross Margin | 9.0% |
| Operating Margin | -1.1% |
| Net Margin | -2.5% |
| ROE | -6.6% |
| ROA | -2.2% |
| Debt/Equity | 1.58 |
| Current Ratio | 1.77 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.19 |
Balance Sheet
| Total Assets | $34.00B |
| Total Liabilities | $23.80B |
| Total Equity | $10.08B |
|
|
|
| Cash | $3.45B |
| Total Debt | $15.96B |
| Net Debt | $12.51B |
Income Statement
| Revenue | $30.15B |
| Gross Profit | $2.71B |
| Operating Income | $-327,000,000 |
| Net Income | $-743,000,000 |
|
|
|
| EBITDA | $1.19B |
| Revenue/Share | $93.64 |
Cash Flow
| Operating CF | $2.26B |
| CapEx | $1.88B |
| Free Cash Flow | $384.00M |
|
|
|
| Book Value/Share | $31.70 |
| Tangible Book/Share | $28.10 |
| Equity/Share | $31.31 |
Technical Indicators
| RSI (14) | 40.09 Neutral |
| MACD |
-0.22
Signal: 0.92
|
| Volatility | 73.98% |
| Trading Signal | Bearish |
Performance & Returns
| 1 Year | +7.2% |
| Sharpe Ratio | 0.32 Fair |
| Volatility (Ann.) | 52.13% High Risk |
| LYB (1Y) | +7.2% |
| S&P 500 (1Y) | +14.41% |
| Alpha (Excess Return) | -7.21% |
Sector Comparison (Basic Materials)
| Metric | LYB | Sector Avg | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | -28.03 | 16.85 | 16% |
| P/B Ratio | 2.21 | 3.49 | 26% |
| ROE (%) | -6.63% | 12.78% | 5% |
| Net Margin (%) | -2.46% | 7.49% | 26% |
| Stock Score | 430 | 531.0 | 5% |
| 1Y Return (%) | +7.20 % | +29.39 % | 39% |
📊 Historical Price Analysis (Last 200 Days)
Loading chart...
Technical Analysis
| Ticker | Close | SMA 5 | SMA 8 | SMA 13 | SMA 50 | SMA 200 | RSI (14) | MACD | Volatility (%) | Volume | Signal | SMA Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LYB | $69.51 | $69.91 | $70.50 | $71.77 | $68.79 | $54.98 | 40.09 | -0.22 | 73.98% | 2041651 | Strong Short | Bearish Stack |
Candlestick Patterns
There wasn't any recognizable pattern for the LYB stock
News Sentiment
| Ticker | Headline | Sentiment | Source | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LYB | LyondellBasell (LYB) Expected to Beat Earnings Estimates: Should You Buy? | Neutral | zacks.com | Read More |
| LYB | 23,165 Shares in LyondellBasell Industries N.V. $LYB Acquired by Evergreen Capital Management LLC | Neutral | defenseworld.net | Read More |
| LYB | LYB vs. ALB: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option? | Neutral | zacks.com | Read More |
| LYB | A Look at LyondellBasell Industries NV (LYB) After 4.1% Gain -- GF Value $66.92 vs Price $71.42 | Positive | gurufocus.com | Read More |
| LYB | Patriot Financial Group Insurance Agency LLC Takes $386,000 Position in LyondellBasell Industries N.V. $LYB | Neutral | defenseworld.net | Read More |
Recent Insider Trading
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | KAMSKY VIRGINIA A | director | SELL | 142 | $80.56 | $11440 |
Company Information
LyondellBasell Industries N.V. operates as a chemical company in the United States, Germany, Mexico, Italy, Poland, France, Japan, China, the Netherlands, and internationally. The company operates in six segments: Olefins and Polyolefins Americas; Olefins and Polyolefins Europe, Asia, International; Intermediates and Derivatives; Advanced Polymer Solutions; Refining; and Technology. It produces and markets olefins and co-products; polyolefins; polyethylene products, which consist of high density polyethylene, low density polyethylene, and linear low density polyethylene; and polypropylene (PP) products, such as PP homopolymers and copolymers. The company also produces and sells propylene oxide and its derivatives; oxyfuels and related products; and intermediate chemicals, such as styrene monomers, acetyls, ethylene glycols, and ethylene oxides and derivatives. In addition, it produces and markets compounds and solutions, such as polypropylene compounds, engineered plastics, masterbatches, engineered composites, colors, and powders; and advanced polymers. Further, the company refines crude oil and other crude oils of varied types and sources into gasoline and distillates; develops and licenses chemical and polyolefin process technologies; and manufactures and sells polyolefin catalysts. LyondellBasell Industries N.V. was incorporated in 2009 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
| CEO | Peter Z. E. Vanacker |
| Employees | 20000 |
| Country | US |
| IPO Date | 2010-04-28 |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Website | https://www.lyondellbasell.com |
| Sector | Basic Materials |
| Industry | Chemicals - Specialty |
Similar Stocks (Basic Materials - Chemicals - Specialty)
Rating Metrics Explained
DCF Score (Discounted Cash Flow)
Measures the intrinsic value of the stock based on projected future cash flows. A higher score indicates the stock is undervalued relative to its DCF valuation.
ROE Score (Return on Equity)
Evaluates how efficiently a company generates profit from shareholders' equity. Higher ROE indicates better profitability and management effectiveness.
ROA Score (Return on Assets)
Measures how efficiently a company uses its assets to generate profit. A higher ROA means better asset utilization and operational efficiency.
D/E Score (Debt-to-Equity)
Assesses the company's financial leverage and risk. Lower debt-to-equity ratios indicate less financial risk and better balance sheet health.
P/E Score (Price-to-Earnings)
Compares stock price to earnings per share. A lower P/E ratio may indicate the stock is undervalued, while a higher ratio could suggest overvaluation or growth expectations.
P/B Score (Price-to-Book)
Compares market price to book value per share. Lower P/B ratios may indicate undervaluation relative to the company's net asset value.
Rating Recommendations:
Each metric is scored on a scale of 1-5, where the scores are determined by comparing the company's performance against industry benchmarks and historical data:
-
Strong Buy (5/5): Excellent score - strong positive indicator
- The metric significantly outperforms industry averages (top 20% of companies)
- Indicates exceptional financial health or attractive valuation in that category
-
Buy (4/5): Good score - positive indicator
- Above-average performance (top 40% of companies)
- Shows strong fundamentals with room for improvement
-
Neutral (3/5): Average score - neutral indicator
- Performance in line with industry median (middle 20%)
- Neither significantly positive nor negative signal
-
Sell (2/5): Below average - negative indicator
- Below-average performance (bottom 40% of companies)
- Suggests weakness in this particular metric
-
Strong Sell (1/5): Poor score - strong negative indicator
- Significantly underperforms industry (bottom 20%)
- Indicates potential risk or overvaluation in that category