LyondellBasell Industries N.V. Class A (LYB) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 1279 data points (2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16)
LyondellBasell was formed through a merger between Basell (a joint venture between BASF and Shell) and Lyondell, which was a major chemical producer dating back to the 1950s. Notably, the firm file...
LyondellBasell Industries N.V. Class A (LYB) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 11.07 (historical range: 4.37–23.62, median: 12.14), placing it at the 44th percentile — near its historical average, P/S ratio of 0.66 (range: 0.45–1.23, 35th percentile — below its historical average), EV/EBITDA of 33.60 (range: 4.92–33.60, 100th percentile).
Over the historical period (2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16), LyondellBasell Industries N.V. Class A's P/E ratio has expanded by 55% over the observed period (from an average of 9.9 to 15.4).
LyondellBasell Industries N.V. Class A trades above its historical valuation range, with most metrics above their median levels.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Median | %ile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 11.07 | 12.14 | 44th | near its historical average |
| P/S Ratio | 0.66 | 0.76 | 35th | below its historical average |
| EV/EBITDA | 33.60 | 12.41 | 100th | expensive relative to its history |
| FCF Yield | 7.63% | 8.38% | 36th | above its historical average |
LyondellBasell Industries N.V. Class A (LYB) Valuation & P/E History
LyondellBasell Industries N.V. Class A (LYB) is a US-listed stock operating in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Specialty Chemicals industry currently trading at $64.01 with a market capitalization of $20.7 billion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for LYB based on 1279 data points covering 2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16. The P/E ratio of 11.07 is below the historical median of 12.14, placing LYB at the 44th percentile of its valuation range. The P/S ratio of 0.66 compares to a median of 0.76.
LYB Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows LyondellBasell Industries N.V. Class A's current and historical valuation multiples, including P/E ratio, P/S ratio, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and dividend yield. Each metric is compared to its own historical range to determine whether LYB is currently trading above or below its typical valuation levels.
- P/E ratio: Price-to-earnings measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A P/E above the historical median suggests LYB is expensively valued; below the median suggests it is cheap.
- P/S ratio: Price-to-sales is useful for companies with volatile or negative earnings. Lower P/S relative to history may indicate value.
- EV/EBITDA: Enterprise value to EBITDA adjusts for debt and cash, providing a capital-structure-neutral valuation measure for LyondellBasell Industries N.V. Class A.
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is LYB Overvalued or Undervalued?
LyondellBasell Industries N.V. Class A trades above its historical valuation range, with most metrics above their median levels. The overall valuation percentile of 60 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive LYB is relative to its own history. A percentile below 25 suggests the stock may be undervalued, while a percentile above 75 suggests it may be overvalued.
However, valuation is only one factor in investment decisions. A stock can remain "overvalued" for years if growth accelerates, or "undervalued" if the business deteriorates. Always combine valuation analysis with financial statement analysis and the full LYB analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.LYB trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.