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A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for LyondellBasell Industries NV's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0EDD'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.2 Med: 2.23 Max: 12.6
Current: 7.45
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of LyondellBasell Industries NV was 12.60. The lowest was 1.20. And the median was 2.23.
LTS:0EDD's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 84.88% of 1243
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 2.14
vs LTS:0EDD: 7.45
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
LyondellBasell Industries NV Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
LyondellBasell Industries NV Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
* 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 IFF, DD, RPM: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, LyondellBasell Industries NV's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA 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 Debt-to-EBITDA vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, LyondellBasell Industries NV's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LyondellBasell Industries NV's Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) EBITDA data.
LyondellBasell Industries NV (LTS:0EDD) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.75 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on LyondellBasell Industries NV. This is 23% above median its historical median of 2.23. Over the past decade, LyondellBasell Industries NV's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.20 to 12.60. According to the industry distribution chart, LyondellBasell Industries NV ranks #1055 out of 1243 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 84.9%.
Is LyondellBasell Industries NV's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
LyondellBasell Industries NV's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.75 is 23% above median its 10-year median of 2.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.20 to a high of 12.60. The Chemicals industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.14. LyondellBasell Industries NV's value of 2.75 is 28.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LyondellBasell Industries NV ranks #1055 out of 1243 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, LyondellBasell Industries NV has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LyondellBasell Industries NV's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to IFF and DD?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, LyondellBasell Industries NV ranks #1055 out of 1243 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places LyondellBasell Industries NV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.14. LyondellBasell Industries NV's value of 2.75 is 28.5% above this benchmark. Historically, LyondellBasell Industries NV's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.20 to 12.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.23 vs. the industry median of 2.14, 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 Debt-to-EBITDA for a Chemicals company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Chemicals companies is 2.14, based on 1,243 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. LyondellBasell Industries NV's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.75 is 28.5% 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 Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on LyondellBasell Industries NV. For the Chemicals industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LyondellBasell Industries NV's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.75, which is 23% above median its own 10-year median of 2.23. 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 $72.95, compared to a current price of $63.79 — trading 12.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.75, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 2.23 and 28.5% above the Chemicals industry median of 2.14. LyondellBasell Industries NV's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For LyondellBasell Industries NV (LTS:0EDD), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.75 as of Jun. 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 $63.79 is trading 12.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $72.95.
GuruFocus considers LyondellBasell Industries NV to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0EDD:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.75 (23% above median its 10-year median of 2.23)
GF Value™: $72.95 vs. price of $63.79 (12.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 28.5% above the Chemicals median (#1055 of 1243)
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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