LYB Relative Valuation
LYB's fair value is calculated using relative valuation, based on historical P/E and P/S ranges and their premiums/discounts relative to a competitor average, adjusted by weights. If the market price exceeds this fair value range, LYB is overvalued; if below, it's undervalued.
Historical Valuation
LyondellBasell Industries NV (LYB) is now in the Overvalued zone, suggesting that its current forward PE ratio of 15.02 is considered Overvalued compared with the five-year average of 10.09. The fair price of LyondellBasell Industries NV (LYB) is between 29.45 to 45.25 according to relative valuation methord. Compared to the current price of 47.64 USD , LyondellBasell Industries NV is Overvalued By 5.28%.
Relative Value
Fair Zone
29.45-45.25
Current Price：47.64
5.28%
Overvalued
15.02
PE
1Y
3Y
5Y
8.93
EV/EBITDA
LyondellBasell Industries NV. (LYB) has a current EV/EBITDA of 8.93. The 5-year average EV/EBITDA is 7.28. The thresholds are as follows: Strongly Undervalued below 4.70, Undervalued between 4.70 and 5.99, Fairly Valued between 8.57 and 5.99, Overvalued between 8.57 and 9.86, and Strongly Overvalued above 9.86. The current Forward EV/EBITDA of 8.93 falls within the Overvalued range.
17.04
EV/EBIT
LyondellBasell Industries NV. (LYB) has a current EV/EBIT of 17.04. The 5-year average EV/EBIT is 10.48. The thresholds are as follows: Strongly Undervalued below 4.26, Undervalued between 4.26 and 7.37, Fairly Valued between 13.58 and 7.37, Overvalued between 13.58 and 16.69, and Strongly Overvalued above 16.69. The current Forward EV/EBIT of 17.04 falls within the Strongly Overvalued range.
0.49
PS
LyondellBasell Industries NV. (LYB) has a current PS of 0.49. The 5-year average PS is 0.70. The thresholds are as follows: Strongly Undervalued below 0.50, Undervalued between 0.50 and 0.60, Fairly Valued between 0.80 and 0.60, Overvalued between 0.80 and 0.89, and Strongly Overvalued above 0.89. The current Forward PS of 0.49 falls within the Strongly Undervalued range.
5.91
P/OCF
LyondellBasell Industries NV. (LYB) has a current P/OCF of 5.91. The 5-year average P/OCF is 5.93. The thresholds are as follows: Strongly Undervalued below 3.88, Undervalued between 3.88 and 4.90, Fairly Valued between 6.95 and 4.90, Overvalued between 6.95 and 7.98, and Strongly Overvalued above 7.98. The current Forward P/OCF of 5.91 falls within the Historic Trend Line -Fairly Valued range.
12.25
P/FCF
LyondellBasell Industries NV. (LYB) has a current P/FCF of 12.25. The 5-year average P/FCF is 10.40. The thresholds are as follows: Strongly Undervalued below 4.61, Undervalued between 4.61 and 7.50, Fairly Valued between 13.29 and 7.50, Overvalued between 13.29 and 16.19, and Strongly Overvalued above 16.19. The current Forward P/FCF of 12.25 falls within the Historic Trend Line -Fairly Valued range.
LyondellBasell Industries NV (LYB) has a current Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio of 1.35. Compared to its 3-year average P/B ratio of 2.09 , the current P/B ratio is approximately -35.40% higher. Relative to its 5-year average P/B ratio of 2.44, the current P/B ratio is about -44.82% higher. LyondellBasell Industries NV (LYB) has a Forward Free Cash Flow (FCF) yield of approximately 5.17%. Compared to its 3-year average FCF yield of 8.63%, the current FCF yield is approximately -40.13% lower. Relative to its 5-year average FCF yield of 10.72% , the current FCF yield is about -51.82% lower.
1.35
P/B
Median3y
2.09
Median5y
2.44
5.17
FCF Yield
Median3y
8.63
Median5y
10.72
Competitors Valuation Multiple
The average P/S ratio for LYB's competitors is 1.39, providing a benchmark for relative valuation. LyondellBasell Industries NV Corp (LYB) exhibits a P/S ratio of 0.49, which is -64.44% above the industry average. Given its robust revenue growth of -10.19%, this premium appears unsustainable.
Performance Decomposition
1Y
3Y
5Y
Market capitalization of LYB decreased by 39.63% over the past 1 year. The primary factor behind the change was an decrease in P/E Change from -3.45 to -10.98.
The secondary factor is the Revenue Growth, contributed -10.19%to the performance.
Overall, the performance of LYB in the past 1 year is driven by P/E Change. Which is more unsustainable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is LyondellBasell Industries NV (LYB) currently overvalued or undervalued?
LyondellBasell Industries NV (LYB) is now in the Overvalued zone, suggesting that its current forward PE ratio of 15.02 is considered Overvalued compared with the five-year average of 10.09. The fair price of LyondellBasell Industries NV (LYB) is between 29.45 to 45.25 according to relative valuation methord. Compared to the current price of 47.64 USD , LyondellBasell Industries NV is Overvalued By 5.28% .
What is LyondellBasell Industries NV (LYB) fair value?
LYB's fair value is calculated using relative valuation, based on historical P/E and P/S ranges and their premiums/discounts relative to a competitor average , adjusted by weights. The fair price of LyondellBasell Industries NV (LYB) is between 29.45 to 45.25 according to relative valuation methord.
How does LYB's valuation metrics compare to the industry average?
The average P/S ratio for LYB's competitors is 1.39, providing a benchmark for relative valuation. LyondellBasell Industries NV Corp (LYB) exhibits a P/S ratio of 0.49, which is -64.44% above the industry average. Given its robust revenue growth of -10.19%, this premium appears unsustainable.
What is the current P/B ratio for LyondellBasell Industries NV (LYB) as of Jan 08 2026?
As of Jan 08 2026, LyondellBasell Industries NV (LYB) has a P/B ratio of 1.35. This indicates that the market values LYB at 1.35 times its book value.
What is the current FCF Yield for LyondellBasell Industries NV (LYB) as of Jan 08 2026?
As of Jan 08 2026, LyondellBasell Industries NV (LYB) has a FCF Yield of 5.17%. This means that for every dollar of LyondellBasell Industries NV’s market capitalization, the company generates 5.17 cents in free cash flow.
What is the current Forward P/E ratio for LyondellBasell Industries NV (LYB) as of Jan 08 2026?
As of Jan 08 2026, LyondellBasell Industries NV (LYB) has a Forward P/E ratio of 15.02. This means the market is willing to pay $15.02 for every dollar of LyondellBasell Industries NV’s expected earnings over the next 12 months.
What is the current Forward P/S ratio for LyondellBasell Industries NV (LYB) as of Jan 08 2026?
As of Jan 08 2026, LyondellBasell Industries NV (LYB) has a Forward P/S ratio of 0.49. This means the market is valuing LYB at $0.49 for every dollar of expected revenue over the next 12 months.