* 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 FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, LyondellBasell Industries NV's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LyondellBasell Industries NV's FCF Margin % 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 (MEX:LYBN) has a FCF Margin % of -7.48% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on LyondellBasell Industries NV and its competitors. Over the past decade, LyondellBasell Industries NV's FCF Margin % has ranged from 1.27 to 12.42. According to the industry distribution chart, LyondellBasell Industries NV ranks #715 out of 1582 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 45.2%.
Is LyondellBasell Industries NV's FCF Margin % too high?
LyondellBasell Industries NV's current FCF Margin % is -7.48%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.27 to a high of 12.42. Based on the distribution chart, LyondellBasell Industries NV ranks #715 out of 1582 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, LyondellBasell Industries NV has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LyondellBasell Industries NV's FCF Margin % compare to ALB and DD?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, LyondellBasell Industries NV ranks #715 out of 1582 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts LyondellBasell Industries NV in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.78. Historically, LyondellBasell Industries NV's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 1.27 to 12.42 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for a Chemicals company?
The median FCF Margin % among Chemicals companies is 1.78, based on 1,582 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on LyondellBasell Industries NV and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LyondellBasell Industries NV's current FCF Margin % is -7.48%. 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 (MEX:LYBN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,326.51, compared to a current price of MXN1,034.37 — trading 22% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -7.48%. LyondellBasell Industries NV's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For LyondellBasell Industries NV (MEX:LYBN), the current FCF Margin % is -7.48% 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 (MEX:LYBN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LyondellBasell Industries NV stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN1,034.37 is trading 22% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,326.51.
GuruFocus considers LyondellBasell Industries NV to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:LYBN:
FCF Margin %: -7.48%
GF Value™: MXN1,326.51 vs. price of MXN1,034.37 (22% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:LYBN 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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