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LyondellBasell Industries NV(LYB) Stock Analysis | Basic Materials

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Reward27Low
Risk35Moderate
75%Data
Thin -1% profit margin · 6.5% dividend yield · Revenue growing 20% YoY
Capital Destroyer
Market Cap:20.57Bn
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Reward Rating
27
Low
Reward Assessment
75% data coverage
Bottom 1% of stocksView factors
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Risk Rating
35
Moderate
Risk Assessment
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Earnings Ex-dividend

Market Performance

Stock returned +10.0% over the past year, broadly in line with market conditions.

Analyst Target

Analyst consensus price target: $69.53.

What is LyondellBasell Industries NV?

operates as a chemical company in the United States, Germany, China, Mexico, Italy, Japan, France, Poland, the Netherlands, and internationally.

LYB · Verdict

Limited reward · moderate risk

LYB's standout is volatility; growth and profitability weigh on the picture.

Based on 88% data coverage

LYB · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Strengths 1

  • Volatility95/100

    Top decile vs peers

Watchouts 5

  • Growth13/100

    Revenue -15.8% CAGR

  • Profitability25/100

    -2% net margin · -2% ROE

  • Valuation25/100

    P/E 8.3× · PEG 1.53

  • Balance sheet26/100

    Net debt/EBITDA 10.6×

  • Cash flow45/100

    1% free-cash-flow margin

Model-based scoring. For information only — not financial advice.

What is LyondellBasell Industries NV?

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 is listed on the NYSE in USA, operating in the Basic Materials sector, with a market capitalisation of 20.57B.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

Growth
Revenue and earnings growing steadily, indicating improving operating performance.
Profitability
Thin or inconsistent margins weigh on earnings quality.
Risk
Below-average volatility supports a steadier risk profile.
Valuation
Valuation is less clear with a negative earnings base.

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Reward: Low (27)

The scoring profile indicates weak reward characteristics across most factors, including momentum and size. Risk indicators are moderate, consistent with typical market exposure.

For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

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Company Information
SectorBasic Materials
IndustrySpecialty Chemicals
Market Cap20.57B
P/E RatioN/A
Dividend Yield6.53%
Beta0.347
Insider Activity
12M windowMixed
Shares soldShares bought
0-3months
0
0
3-6months
2385,390 shares
$26.3M
0
6-9months
0
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9-12months
0
15,661 shares
$247k
5 disclosures without share count
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