LyondellBasell Industries NV (LTS:0EDD) Days Inventory: 50.34 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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LTS:0EDD LyondellBasell Industries NV LTS:0EDD
61 GF Score
Price $58.24
GF Value $71.30
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is LyondellBasell Industries NV Days Inventory?

LyondellBasell Industries NV LTS:0EDD +0.60% 61 Days Inventory is 50.34 as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 55.46. 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 1,540 Chemicals companies, LyondellBasell Industries NV ranks better than 70.58% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). LyondellBasell Industries NV's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $3,584 Mil. LyondellBasell Industries NV's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $6,496 Mil. Hence, LyondellBasell Industries NV's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 50.34.

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

LTS:0EDD' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 40.39   Med: 55.46   Max: 66.92
Current: 57.1

During the past 13 years, LyondellBasell Industries NV's highest Days Inventory was 66.92. The lowest was 40.39. And the median was 55.46.

LTS:0EDD's Days Inventory is ranked better than
70.58% of 1540 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 80.59 vs LTS:0EDD: 57.10

LyondellBasell Industries NV's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (61.37) to Mar. 2026 (50.34).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. LyondellBasell Industries NV's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.81.

Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue. LyondellBasell Industries NV's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.50.


LyondellBasell Industries NV  (LTS:0EDD) Days Inventory Explanation

Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:

1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.

LyondellBasell Industries NV's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.

LyondellBasell Industries NV's Inventory to Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

* 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.


Be Aware

A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.


LyondellBasell Industries NV Days Inventory Related Terms


LyondellBasell Industries NV Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for LyondellBasell Industries NV's Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory Chart

LyondellBasell Industries NV Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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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
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LTS:0EDD vs DD, IFF, ALB: Days Inventory Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where LyondellBasell Industries NV's Days Inventory falls into.


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LyondellBasell Industries NV Days Inventory Calculation

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

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

Days Inventory (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (4658 + 3533) / 2 ) / 27576*365
=4095.5 / 27576*365
=54.21

LyondellBasell Industries NV's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (3533 + 3635) / 2 ) / 6496*365 / 4
=3584 / 6496*365 / 4
=50.34

* 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 Days Inventory →
What does a Days Inventory of 50.34 mean?
LyondellBasell Industries NV (LTS:0EDD) has a Days Inventory of 50.34 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on LyondellBasell Industries NV and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 55.46. Over the past decade, LyondellBasell Industries NV's Days Inventory has ranged from 40.39 to 66.92. According to the industry distribution chart, LyondellBasell Industries NV ranks #453 out of 1540 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 29.4%.
Is LyondellBasell Industries NV's Days Inventory too high?
LyondellBasell Industries NV's current Days Inventory of 50.34 is near median its 10-year median of 55.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 40.39 to a high of 66.92. The Chemicals industry median Days Inventory is 80.59. LyondellBasell Industries NV's value of 50.34 is 37.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LyondellBasell Industries NV ranks #453 out of 1540 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above 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 Days Inventory compare to DD and IFF?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, LyondellBasell Industries NV ranks #453 out of 1540 companies for Days Inventory. This puts LyondellBasell Industries NV in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.59. LyondellBasell Industries NV's value of 50.34 is 37.5% below this benchmark. Historically, LyondellBasell Industries NV's own Days Inventory has ranged from 40.39 to 66.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 55.46 vs. the industry median of 80.59, 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 Days Inventory for a Chemicals company?
The median Days Inventory among Chemicals companies is 80.59, based on 1,540 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. LyondellBasell Industries NV's current Days Inventory of 50.34 is 37.5% 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on LyondellBasell Industries NV and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LyondellBasell Industries NV's current Days Inventory is 50.34, which is near median its own 10-year median of 55.46. 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 $58.24 — trading 18.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 50.34, which is near median its 10-year median of 55.46 and 37.5% below the Chemicals industry median of 80.59. 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 Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For LyondellBasell Industries NV (LTS:0EDD), the current Days Inventory is 50.34 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 $58.24 is trading 18.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $71.30. GuruFocus considers LyondellBasell Industries NV to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0EDD:

  • Days Inventory: 50.34 (near median its 10-year median of 55.46)
  • GF Value™: $71.30 vs. price of $58.24 (18.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 37.5% below the Chemicals median (#453 of 1540)

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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