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LyondellBasell Industries NVLYB -1.91%69 EV-to-EBIT is 66.46 as of Sep. 06, 2026, which is 683% above its 10-year median of 8.49. GuruFocus rates LYB with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $73.50 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,279 Chemicals companies, LyondellBasell Industries NV ranks worse than 89.68% on this metric.
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
LyondellBasell Industries NV's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $28,719 Mil.
LyondellBasell Industries NV's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $485 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
LyondellBasell Industries NV EV-to-EBIT 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.
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, LyondellBasell Industries NV's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, LyondellBasell Industries NV's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LyondellBasell Industries NV's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
LyondellBasell Industries NV's current Enterprise Value is $32,232 Mil.
LyondellBasell Industries NV's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $485 Mil.
* 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 (LYB) has a EV-to-EBIT of 66.46 as of Sep. 06, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on LyondellBasell Industries NV and its competitors. This is 683% above median its historical median of 8.49. According to the industry distribution chart, LyondellBasell Industries NV ranks #1147 out of 1279 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 89.7%.
Is LyondellBasell Industries NV's EV-to-EBIT too high?
LyondellBasell Industries NV's current EV-to-EBIT of 66.46 is 683% above median its 10-year median of 8.49. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBIT is 16.62. LyondellBasell Industries NV's value of 66.46 is 299.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LyondellBasell Industries NV ranks #1147 out of 1279 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 EV-to-EBIT compare to IFF and DD?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, LyondellBasell Industries NV ranks #1147 out of 1279 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places LyondellBasell Industries NV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 16.62. LyondellBasell Industries NV's value of 66.46 is 299.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.49 vs. the industry median of 16.62, 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Chemicals company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Chemicals companies is 16.62, based on 1,279 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. LyondellBasell Industries NV's current EV-to-EBIT of 66.46 is 299.9% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on LyondellBasell Industries NV and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 16.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LyondellBasell Industries NV's current EV-to-EBIT is 66.46, which is 683% above median its own 10-year median of 8.49. 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 (LYB) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $73.50, compared to a current price of $63.52 — trading 13.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 66.46, which is 683% above median its 10-year median of 8.49 and 299.9% above the Chemicals industry median of 16.62. 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 EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For LyondellBasell Industries NV (LYB), the current EV-to-EBIT is 66.46 as of Sep. 06, 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 (LYB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LyondellBasell Industries NV stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $63.52 is trading 13.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $73.50.
GuruFocus considers LyondellBasell Industries NV to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LYB:
EV-to-EBIT: 66.46 (683% above median its 10-year median of 8.49)
GF Value™: $73.50 vs. price of $63.52 (13.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 299.9% above the Chemicals median (#1147 of 1279)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LYB 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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