LYB LyondellBasell Industries PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The current PE ratio for LyondellBasell Industries stock as of Apr 23, 2025 is 13.89. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $4.16 and the stock price of $57.78 per share. The P/E ratio has a decrease of 10% from the past four quarters average of 15.4.
LYB PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of LyondellBasell Industries for the last ten years is 10.24. The current PE ratio of 13.89 is 36% 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 | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17.85 | 21.68% | $74.27 | $4.16 |
| 2023 | 14.67 | 109.27% | $95.08 | $6.48 |
| 2022 | 7.01 | 27.45% | $83.03 | $11.84 |
| 2021 | 5.5 | -74.56% | $92.23 | $16.77 |
| 2020 | 21.62 | 119.49% | $91.66 | $4.24 |
| 2019 | 9.85 | 42.55% | $94.48 | $9.59 |
| 2018 | 6.91 | -23.39% | $83.16 | $12.04 |
| 2017 | 9.02 | -3.74% | $110.32 | $12.23 |
| 2016 | 9.37 | 3.77% | $85.78 | $9.15 |
| 2015 | 9.03 | -8.7% | $86.9 | $9.62 |
| 2014 | 9.89 | -16.26% | $79.39 | $8.03 |
| 2013 | 11.81 | 2.79% | $80.28 | $6.8 |
| 2012 | 11.49 | 32.99% | $57.09 | $4.97 |
| 2011 | 8.64 | N/A | $32.49 | $3.76 |
| 2009 | N/A | N/A | N/A | -$5.08 |
LyondellBasell Industries PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 17.85 | 22.68% | $74.27 | $4.16 |
| Sep 2024 | 14.55 | 8.26% | $95.9 | $6.59 |
| Jun 2024 | 13.44 | -14.83% | $95.66 | $7.12 |
| Mar 2024 | 15.78 | 7.57% | $102.28 | $6.48 |
| Dec 2023 | 14.67 | 8.43% | $95.08 | $6.48 |
| Sep 2023 | 13.53 | -4.85% | $94.7 | $7 |
| Jun 2023 | 14.22 | 40.51% | $91.83 | $6.46 |
| Mar 2023 | 10.12 | 44.37% | $93.89 | $9.28 |
| Dec 2022 | 7.01 | 20.65% | $83.03 | $11.84 |
| Sep 2022 | 5.81 | 9.21% | $75.28 | $12.95 |
| Jun 2022 | 5.32 | -9.06% | $87.46 | $16.45 |
| Mar 2022 | 5.85 | 6.36% | $102.82 | $17.59 |
| Dec 2021 | 5.5 | 0.36% | $92.23 | $16.77 |
| Sep 2021 | 5.48 | -34.99% | $93.85 | $17.13 |
| Jun 2021 | 8.43 | -43.19% | $102.87 | $12.21 |
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.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| LYB LyondellBasell Industries NV | 13.89 | $18.69B |
| DOW Dow Inc | 18.47 | $20.41B |
| WLK Westlake Chemical Corp | 19.84 | $11.86B |
| DD DuPont de Nemours Inc | 37.54 | $26.36B |
| CE Celanese Corp | N/A | $4.55B |
Frequently asked questions
What is LyondellBasell Industries's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for LYB stock is 13.89 as of Apr 23, 2025.
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 12.03.
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 11.82.
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 36% 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 (Apr 23, 2025), LyondellBasell Industries's stock price is $57.78. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $4.16. Therefore, LyondellBasell Industries's P/E ratio for today is 13.89. PE RATIO(13.89) = STOCK PRICE($57.78) / TTM EPS($4.16)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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