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LYB LyondellBasell Industries PE ratio, current and historical analysis

The current PE ratio for LyondellBasell Industries stock as of Apr 26, 2024 is 15.76. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $6.48 and the stock price of $102.13 per share. The P/E ratio marks an increase of 8% from the past four quarters average of 14.6.

LYB PE ratio history

How has LYB's PE ratio performed in the past

The average historical PE ratio of LyondellBasell Industries for the last ten years is 9.97. The current PE ratio of 15.76 is 58% 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.

Average
9.97
Median
9.19
Minimum
5.32
Maximum
21.62

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

What is the average PE ratio of LYB for the past years

Currently, LYB's PE ratio is above the 3, 5 and 10-year historical averages.

3-year avg
9.31
5-year avg
10.66
10-year avg
9.97
15-year avg
N/A

LYB PE vs peers

What is LYB's PE ratio compared to its peers

LYB's PE ratio is lower than its peer stocks DOW and DD, but it is greater than CE's.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
CE Celanese Corp 8.58 $16.82B
LYB LyondellBasell Industries NV 15.76 $33.26B
DOW Dow Inc 33.9 $40.29B
WLK Westlake Chemical Corp 40.09 $19.17B
DD DuPont de Nemours Inc 78.41 $30.78B

Frequently asked questions

What is LyondellBasell Industries's PE ratio?

The price to earnings ratio for LYB stock is 15.76 as of Apr 26, 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 9.31.

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 10.66.

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 58% 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 26, 2024), LyondellBasell Industries's stock price is $102.13. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2024 is $6.48. Therefore, LyondellBasell Industries's P/E ratio for today is 15.76. PE RATIO(15.76) = STOCK PRICE($102.13) / TTM EPS($6.48)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.