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LyondellBasell Industries NV's quarterly market cap
declined
from Sep. 2025 ($15,783 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($13,946 Mil) but then
increased
from Dec. 2025 ($13,946 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($26,002 Mil).
LyondellBasell Industries NV's annual market cap
declined
from Dec. 2023 ($30,852 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($24,055 Mil) and
declined
from Dec. 2024 ($24,055 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($13,946 Mil).
Enterprise Value is the theoretical takeover price. It is more comprehensive than market capitalization (market cap), which only includes common equity. Enterprise Value is calculated as the market cap plus debt and minority interest and preferred shares, minus total cash and cash equivalents. LyondellBasell Industries NV's Enterprise Value for Today is $30,641 Mil.
LyondellBasell Industries NV (NYSE:LYB) Market Cap Explanation
Market cap is not the real price you pay for a company. If you buy the company and become its owner, you become the owner of the cash the company has, and you also assume the companys debt. The real price you pay is the Enterprise Value.
Warren Buffett uses the ratio of total market cap of all public traded companies over GDP to measure if the market is expensive. As of April 2012, the US total market cap is about $14.7 trillion, while the US GDP is about $15 trillion. The market was modestly overvalued.
LyondellBasell Industries NV Market Cap Related Terms
LyondellBasell Industries NV Market Cap 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 Market Cap, along with its competitors' market caps and Market Cap 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 Market Cap vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, LyondellBasell Industries NV's Market Cap distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LyondellBasell Industries NV's Market Cap falls into.
LyondellBasell Industries NV Market Cap Calculation
Market cap is the short version of market capitalization. It is the total market value to buy the whole company. It is equal to the share price times the number of shares outstanding.
* 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 Market Cap of $18,899 Mil as of Jul. 14, 2026. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on LyondellBasell Industries NV and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, LyondellBasell Industries NV ranks #25 out of 1632 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 1.5%.
Is LyondellBasell Industries NV's Market Cap too high?
LyondellBasell Industries NV's current Market Cap is $18,899 Mil. The Chemicals industry median Market Cap is 289.34. LyondellBasell Industries NV's value of $18,899 Mil is 6431.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LyondellBasell Industries NV ranks #25 out of 1632 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Market Cap compare to DD and IFF?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, LyondellBasell Industries NV ranks #25 out of 1632 companies for Market Cap. This places LyondellBasell Industries NV in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Market Cap is 289.34. LyondellBasell Industries NV's value of $18,899 Mil is 6431.7% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Market Cap for a Chemicals company?
The median Market Cap among Chemicals companies is 289.34, based on 1,632 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Market Cap significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Market Cap should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. LyondellBasell Industries NV's current Market Cap of $18,899 Mil is 6431.7% 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 Market Cap mean?
A high Market Cap can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on LyondellBasell Industries NV and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Market Cap is 289.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LyondellBasell Industries NV's current Market Cap is $18,899 Mil. 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 $71.83, compared to a current price of $58.55 — trading 18.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Market Cap is $18,899 Mil and 6431.7% above the Chemicals industry median of 289.34. 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 Market Cap calculated?
Market Cap is calculated from a company's financial statements. For LyondellBasell Industries NV (LYB), the current Market Cap is $18,899 Mil as of Jul. 14, 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 $58.55 is trading 18.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $71.83.
GuruFocus considers LyondellBasell Industries NV to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LYB:
Market Cap: $18,899 Mil
GF Value™: $71.83 vs. price of $58.55 (18.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 6431.7% above the Chemicals median (#25 of 1632)
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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