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LyondellBasell Industries NV (LYB)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/14/2025: LYB (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
22 Analysts rated it
Well-followed company, solid analyst reports, reliable data for confident investing.
1 Year Target Price $61.83
1 Year Target Price $61.83
| 5 | Strong Buy |
| 1 | Buy |
| 13 | Hold |
| 1 | Sell |
| 2 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -20.1% | Avg. Invested days 31 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 08/14/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 17.15B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 113.43 | 1Y Target Price 61.83 |
Price to earnings Ratio 113.43 | 1Y Target Price 61.83 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 22 | Beta 0.87 | 52 Weeks Range 47.55 - 93.74 | Updated Date 08/15/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 47.55 - 93.74 | Updated Date 08/15/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 10.18% | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.47 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-07-31 | When Before Market | Estimate 0.9812 | Actual 0.62 |
Profitability
Profit Margin 0.66% | Operating Margin (TTM) 4.09% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 2.64% | Return on Equity (TTM) 1.21% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 113.43 | Forward PE 15.92 | Enterprise Value 28679077749 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.44 |
Enterprise Value 28679077749 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.44 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.74 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 14.14 | Shares Outstanding 321648000 | Shares Floating 255494997 |
Shares Outstanding 321648000 | Shares Floating 255494997 | ||
Percent Insiders 20.5 | Percent Institutions 75.75 |
Upturn AI SWOT
LyondellBasell Industries NV
Company Overview
History and Background
LyondellBasell Industries NV was formed in December 2007 through the merger of Lyondell Chemical Company and Basell Polyolefins. Lyondell Chemical, founded in 1985, had a history in refining and chemicals. Basell was a leading polypropylene technology and manufacturing company. The merger created one of the world's largest plastics, chemicals, and refining companies. It filed for bankruptcy in 2009 and emerged in 2010.
Core Business Areas
- Olefins and Polyolefins - Americas: Manufactures and markets olefins, polyolefins, and related products in the Americas. Includes ethylene, propylene, polyethylene, and polypropylene.
- Olefins and Polyolefins - Europe, Asia & International: Manufactures and markets olefins, polyolefins, and related products in Europe, Asia, and other international markets.
- Intermediates and Derivatives: Produces propylene oxide (PO), PO derivatives, acetyls, and other related products.
- Refining: Refines crude oil into gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel (Gulf Coast Refining). This is a smaller part of their portfolio and is being divested as of July 2024.
- Advanced Polymer Solutions: Produces compounded polymers and advanced polymers.
Leadership and Structure
Peter Vanacker is the Chief Executive Officer. The company operates under a functional organizational structure with various executive vice presidents leading different business segments and functional areas like technology, manufacturing, and finance.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Polyethylene (PE): A widely used plastic for packaging, films, and containers. Competitors include Dow, ExxonMobil, and INEOS. Market share varies regionally but LyondellBasell is a top global producer. Revenue estimates are difficult to isolate specifically for PE but is significant.
- Polypropylene (PP): Another common plastic used in automotive parts, textiles, and packaging. LyondellBasell is a leading producer of PP globally. Competitors include INEOS, SABIC, and TotalEnergies. Revenue estimates are difficult to isolate specifically for PP but is significant.
- Propylene Oxide (PO): A chemical intermediate used to produce polyurethanes, propylene glycols, and other products. Competitors include Dow and BASF. Market share varies regionally but LyondellBasell is a significant producer.
- Gasoline, Diesel, Jet Fuel: Products refined from crude oil. Competitors include ExxonMobil, Shell, Chevron. This segment is divested as of July 2024.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The chemicals and plastics industry is cyclical and influenced by global economic conditions, raw material prices (especially crude oil and natural gas), and supply and demand dynamics. There's increasing pressure for sustainability and recycling of plastics.
Positioning
LyondellBasell is one of the world's largest chemical and plastics companies, with a strong global presence and a diverse product portfolio. Its competitive advantages include its scale, technology leadership in polyolefins, and integrated operations.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global chemicals market is estimated to be worth trillions of dollars. LyondellBasell, as one of the largest players, captures a significant portion of this TAM. Specific TAM estimates for individual product lines are available in market research reports.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Global scale and presence
- Technology leadership in polyolefins
- Integrated operations
- Diverse product portfolio
- Strong cash flow generation
Weaknesses
- Cyclical business
- Exposure to raw material price volatility
- Environmental liabilities
- Dependence on fossil fuels
- Commodity product focus in some segments
Opportunities
- Growing demand for plastics in emerging markets
- Expansion into higher-margin specialty chemicals
- Development of sustainable and recyclable plastics
- Strategic acquisitions
- Leveraging technology for operational efficiency
Threats
- Economic downturns
- Increased competition
- Rising raw material costs
- Stringent environmental regulations
- Shifting consumer preferences towards sustainable alternatives
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- DOW
- XOM
- CVX
- INEOS
Competitive Landscape
LyondellBasell competes on scale, technology, and cost. Its integrated operations provide a cost advantage. DOW and XOM compete based on similar things.
Major Acquisitions
A. Schulman
- Year: 2018
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 2250
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded LyondellBasell's compounding and solutions business.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: LyondellBasell's growth has been driven by organic expansion, acquisitions, and favorable market conditions. The chemical industry is cyclical so there are ups and downs.
Future Projections: Analyst estimates suggest moderate growth in the coming years, driven by demand in emerging markets and expansion into specialty chemicals. However, these are projections only and could change.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include investments in new production capacity, acquisitions of specialty chemical companies, and efforts to develop sustainable plastics.
Summary
LyondellBasell is a strong global chemical and plastics company with a leading market position. Its strengths lie in its scale, technology, and integrated operations. The company faces cyclicality and raw material price volatility, but is diversifying into high-margin specialty chemical and recyclable segments for future growth.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Filings (10-K, 10-Q)
- Analyst Reports
- Market Research Reports
- Company Press Releases
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market conditions can change rapidly. Any investment decisions should be made after consulting with a qualified financial advisor.
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Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
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About LyondellBasell Industries NV
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Houston, TX, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2010-04-28 | CEO & Executive Director Mr. Peter Z. E. Vanacker | ||
Sector Basic Materials | Industry Specialty Chemicals | Full time employees 20000 | Website https://www.lyondellbasell.com |
Full time employees 20000 | Website https://www.lyondellbasell.com | ||
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, such as ethylene, aromatics, propylene and butadiene; polyolefins; polyethylene; and polypropylene homopolymers and copolymers; and propylene oxide and derivatives; oxyfuels and related products; and intermediate chemicals, such as styrene monomer, acetyls, and ethylene oxide. The company also produces and markets compounding and solutions, including polypropylene compounds, engineered plastics, masterbatches, engineered composites, colors and powders, and advanced polymers, such as catalloy and polybutene-1; and refines heavy, high-sulfur crude oil and other crude oils, as well as refined products, including gasoline and distillates. In addition, it develops and licenses chemical and polyolefin process technologies; 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 Houston, Texas.
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