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BSP:L1YB34 vs IFF, DD, RPM: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, LyondellBasell Industries NV's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
LyondellBasell Industries NV Buyback Yield % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, LyondellBasell Industries NV's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LyondellBasell Industries NV's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
LyondellBasell Industries NV (BSP:L1YB34) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.00 as of Aug. 13, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on LyondellBasell Industries NV and its competitors. Over the past decade, LyondellBasell Industries NV's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.01 to 19.59. According to the industry distribution chart, LyondellBasell Industries NV ranks #999999 out of 310 companies in the Chemicals industry.
Is LyondellBasell Industries NV's Buyback Yield % too high?
LyondellBasell Industries NV's current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 19.59. Based on the distribution chart, LyondellBasell Industries NV ranks #999999 out of 310 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, LyondellBasell Industries NV has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LyondellBasell Industries NV's Buyback Yield % compare to IFF and DD?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, LyondellBasell Industries NV ranks #999999 out of 310 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places LyondellBasell Industries NV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.02. Historically, LyondellBasell Industries NV's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.01 to 19.59 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Chemicals company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Chemicals companies is 0.02, based on 310 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on LyondellBasell Industries NV and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LyondellBasell Industries NV's current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LyondellBasell Industries NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LyondellBasell Industries NV (BSP:L1YB34) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$188.09, compared to a current price of R$162.10 — trading 13.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. LyondellBasell Industries NV's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For LyondellBasell Industries NV (BSP:L1YB34), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.00 as of Aug. 13, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is LyondellBasell Industries NV (BSP:L1YB34) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LyondellBasell Industries NV stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R$162.10 is trading 13.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$188.09.
GuruFocus considers LyondellBasell Industries NV to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:L1YB34:
Buyback Yield %: 0.00
GF Value™: R$188.09 vs. price of R$162.10 (13.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:L1YB34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LyondellBasell is a petrochemical producer with operations in the United States, Europe, and Asia. The company is the world's largest producer of polypropylene and also a major producer of polyethylene and propylene oxide. Its chemicals are used in various consumer and industrial end products. Well over half of LyondellBasell's production comes from its North American operations.
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