LYB LyondellBasell Industries PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The current PE ratio for LyondellBasell Industries stock as of Nov 21, 2024 is 12.56. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $6.59 and the stock price of $82.8 per share. The P/E ratio has a decrease of 14% from the past four quarters average of 14.6.
LYB PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of LyondellBasell Industries for the last ten years is 10.03. The current PE ratio of 12.56 is 25% above the historical average. Over the past ten years, LYB's PE ratio was at its highest in the Dec 2020 quarter at 21.62, when the stock price was $91.66 and the EPS was $4.24. The lowest value was in the Jun 2022 quarter, when it reached 5.32 with a price of $87.46 and an EPS of $16.45.
LyondellBasell Industries PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 119.49% in 2020
Maximum annual decrease: -74.56% in 2021
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 14.67 | 109.27% |
| 2022 | 7.01 | 27.45% |
| 2021 | 5.5 | -74.56% |
| 2020 | 21.62 | 119.49% |
| 2019 | 9.85 | 42.55% |
| 2018 | 6.91 | -23.39% |
| 2017 | 9.02 | -3.74% |
| 2016 | 9.37 | 3.77% |
| 2015 | 9.03 | -8.7% |
| 2014 | 9.89 | -16.26% |
LYB average PE ratio chart
Currently, LYB's PE ratio is above the 3, 5 and 10-year historical averages.
LYB PE vs peers
LYB's PE ratio is lower than its peer stocks DD and DOW, but it is greater than CE's.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| CE Celanese Corp | 7.54 | $8.25B |
| LYB LyondellBasell Industries NV | 12.55 | $26.86B |
| DOW Dow Inc | 29.87 | $31.37B |
| DD DuPont de Nemours Inc | 42.68 | $34.61B |
| WLK Westlake Chemical Corp | 176.93 | $16.62B |
Frequently asked questions
What is LyondellBasell Industries's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for LYB stock is 12.56 as of Nov 21, 2024.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for LyondellBasell Industries (LYB)?
Over the last 3 years, the average price to earnings ratio for LYB stock is 10.48.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for LyondellBasell Industries (LYB)?
Over the last 5 years, the average price to earnings ratio for LYB stock is 11.15.
What is the highest PE ratio for LYB?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 21.62 and it was in the Dec 2020 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for LYB compare to its historical average?
The current price to earnings ratio of LYB is 25% higher than the 10-year historical average.
How is LYB's PE ratio calculated (LyondellBasell Industries PE ratio formula)?
To determine the PE ratio, divide the most recent stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (Nov 21, 2024), LyondellBasell Industries's stock price is $82.8. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $6.59. Therefore, LyondellBasell Industries's P/E ratio for today is 12.56. PE RATIO(12.56) = STOCK PRICE($82.8) / TTM EPS($6.59)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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