LyondellBasell Industries NV (LTS:0EDD) Current Ratio: 1.54 (As of Mar. 2026) — 17% Below Median

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LTS:0EDD LyondellBasell Industries NV LTS:0EDD
61 GF Score
Price $57.89
GF Value $71.30
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is LyondellBasell Industries NV Current Ratio?

LyondellBasell Industries NV LTS:0EDD +2.96% 61 Current Ratio is 1.54 as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 1.85. GuruFocus rates LTS:0EDD with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $71.30 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,605 Chemicals companies, LyondellBasell Industries NV ranks worse than 63.05% on this metric.

The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets divides by its Total Current Liabilities. LyondellBasell Industries NV's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.54.

LyondellBasell Industries NV has a current ratio of 1.54. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.

The historical rank and industry rank for LyondellBasell Industries NV's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

LTS:0EDD' s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.3   Med: 1.85   Max: 2.62
Current: 1.54

During the past 13 years, LyondellBasell Industries NV's highest Current Ratio was 2.62. The lowest was 1.30. And the median was 1.85.

LTS:0EDD's Current Ratio is ranked worse than
63.05% of 1605 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.89 vs LTS:0EDD: 1.54

LyondellBasell Industries NV  (LTS:0EDD) Current Ratio Explanation

The current ratio can give a sense of the efficiency of a company's operating cycle or its ability to turn its product into cash. Companies that have trouble getting paid on their receivables or have long inventory turnover can run into liquidity problems because they are unable to alleviate their obligations. Because business operations differ in each industry, it is always more useful to compare companies within the same industry.

Acceptable current ratios vary from industry to industry and are generally between 1 and 3 for healthy businesses.

The higher the current ratio, the more capable the company is of paying its obligations. A ratio under 1 suggests that the company would be unable to pay off its obligations if they came due at that point. While this shows the company is not in good financial health, it does not necessarily mean that it will go bankrupt - as there are many ways to access financing - but it is definitely not a good sign.

If all other things were equal, a creditor, who is expecting to be paid in the next 12 months, would consider a high current ratio to be better than a low current ratio, because a high current ratio means that the company is more likely to meet its liabilities which fall due in the next 12 months.


LyondellBasell Industries NV Current Ratio Related Terms


LyondellBasell Industries NV Current Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for LyondellBasell Industries NV's Current Ratio can be seen below:

* 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 Current Ratio Chart

LyondellBasell Industries NV Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Current Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.69 1.75 1.84 1.83 1.77

LyondellBasell Industries NV Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Current Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.83 1.77 1.57 1.77 1.54

LTS:0EDD vs DD, IFF, ALB: Current Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, LyondellBasell Industries NV's Current Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Current Ratio 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 Current Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, LyondellBasell Industries NV's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where LyondellBasell Industries NV's Current Ratio falls into.


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LyondellBasell Industries NV Current Ratio Calculation

The current ratio is mainly used to give an idea of the company's ability to pay back its short-term liabilities with its short-term assets.

LyondellBasell Industries NV's Current Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Current Ratio (A: Dec. 2025 )=Total Current Assets (A: Dec. 2025 )/Total Current Liabilities (A: Dec. 2025 )
=10868/6129
=1.77

LyondellBasell Industries NV's Current Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Current Ratio (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Total Current Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Total Current Liabilities (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=11057/7188
=1.54

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Current Ratio →
What does a Current Ratio of 1.54 mean?
LyondellBasell Industries NV (LTS:0EDD) has a Current Ratio of 1.54 as of Mar. 2026. This is 17% below median its historical median of 1.85. Over the past decade, LyondellBasell Industries NV's Current Ratio has ranged from 1.30 to 2.62. According to the industry distribution chart, LyondellBasell Industries NV ranks #1012 out of 1605 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 63.1%.
Is LyondellBasell Industries NV's Current Ratio too high?
LyondellBasell Industries NV's current Current Ratio of 1.54 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 1.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.30 to a high of 2.62. The Chemicals industry median Current Ratio is 1.89. LyondellBasell Industries NV's value of 1.54 is 18.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LyondellBasell Industries NV ranks #1012 out of 1605 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, LyondellBasell Industries NV has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LyondellBasell Industries NV's Current Ratio compare to DD and IFF?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, LyondellBasell Industries NV ranks #1012 out of 1605 companies for Current Ratio. This places LyondellBasell Industries NV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.89. LyondellBasell Industries NV's value of 1.54 is 18.5% below this benchmark. Historically, LyondellBasell Industries NV's own Current Ratio has ranged from 1.30 to 2.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.85 vs. the industry median of 1.89, LyondellBasell Industries NV has consistently been below 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 Current Ratio for a Chemicals company?
The median Current Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.89, based on 1,605 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Current Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Current Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. LyondellBasell Industries NV's current Current Ratio of 1.54 is 18.5% below 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 Current Ratio mean?
A high Current Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Chemicals industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LyondellBasell Industries NV's current Current Ratio is 1.54, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 1.85. 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 $71.30, compared to a current price of $57.89 — trading 18.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 1.54, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 1.85 and 18.5% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.89. LyondellBasell Industries NV's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For LyondellBasell Industries NV (LTS:0EDD), the current Current Ratio is 1.54 as of Mar. 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 $57.89 is trading 18.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $71.30. GuruFocus considers LyondellBasell Industries NV to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0EDD:

  • Current Ratio: 1.54 (17% below median its 10-year median of 1.85)
  • GF Value™: $71.30 vs. price of $57.89 (18.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 18.5% below the Chemicals median (#1012 of 1605)

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 Industries NV Business Description

Address One Vine Street, 4th Floor, London, GBR, W1J0AH
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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