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LyondellBasell Industries NVLTS:0EDD -1.00%65 Buyback Yield % is 0.49 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 72% below its 10-year median of 1.75. GuruFocus rates LTS:0EDD with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $71.37 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 348 Chemicals companies, LyondellBasell Industries NV ranks better than 63.79% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
* 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.
LTS:0EDD vs DD, IFF, ALB: 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 (LTS:0EDD) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.49 as of Jul. 16, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on LyondellBasell Industries NV and its competitors. This is 72% below median its historical median of 1.75. 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 #126 out of 348 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 36.2%.
Is LyondellBasell Industries NV's Buyback Yield % too high?
LyondellBasell Industries NV's current Buyback Yield % of 0.49 is 72% below median its 10-year median of 1.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 19.59. The Chemicals industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. LyondellBasell Industries NV's value of 0.49 is 4800% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LyondellBasell Industries NV ranks #126 out of 348 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, LyondellBasell Industries NV has a GF Score™ of 65/100 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 DD and IFF?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, LyondellBasell Industries NV ranks #126 out of 348 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts LyondellBasell Industries NV in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. LyondellBasell Industries NV's value of 0.49 is 4800% above this benchmark. Historically, LyondellBasell Industries NV's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.01 to 19.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.75 vs. the industry median of 0.01, LyondellBasell Industries NV has consistently been above the industry average. 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 0.01, based on 348 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. LyondellBasell Industries NV's current Buyback Yield % of 0.49 is 4800% above the industry median. 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 0.01 — 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 0.49, which is 72% below median its own 10-year median of 1.75. 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 (LTS:0EDD) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $71.37, compared to a current price of $57.66 — trading 19.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.49, which is 72% below median its 10-year median of 1.75 and 4800% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.01. LyondellBasell Industries NV's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 7 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 (LTS:0EDD), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.49 as of Jul. 16, 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 (LTS:0EDD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LyondellBasell Industries NV stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $57.66 is trading 19.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $71.37.
GuruFocus considers LyondellBasell Industries NV to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0EDD:
Buyback Yield %: 0.49 (72% below median its 10-year median of 1.75)
GF Value™: $71.37 vs. price of $57.66 (19.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 4800% above the Chemicals median (#126 of 348)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0EDD 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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