LyondellBasell Industries NV (LTS:0EDD) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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LTS:0EDD LyondellBasell Industries NV LTS:0EDD
61 GF Score
Price $58.24
GF Value $71.30
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is LyondellBasell Industries NV Moat Score?

LyondellBasell Industries NV LTS:0EDD +0.60% 61 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 15, 2026. 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 1,618 Chemicals companies, LyondellBasell Industries NV ranks better than 98.7% on this metric.

LyondellBasell Industries NV has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

LyondellBasell Industries NV has Narrow Moat: LyondellBasell Industries NV has a strong narrow moat due to its economies of scale, proprietary technology, and established market position. It benefits from some pricing power and customer loyalty, but faces competition and lacks significant regulatory barriers.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes LyondellBasell Industries NV might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

LyondellBasell Industries NV  (LTS:0EDD) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

LyondellBasell Industries NV Moat Score Related Terms

LTS:0EDD vs DD, IFF, ALB: Moat Score Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where LyondellBasell Industries NV's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
LyondellBasell Industries NV (LTS:0EDD) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jul. 15, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, LyondellBasell Industries NV ranks #21 out of 1618 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 1.3%.
Is LyondellBasell Industries NV's Moat Score too high?
LyondellBasell Industries NV's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, LyondellBasell Industries NV ranks #21 out of 1618 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 Moat Score compare to DD and IFF?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, LyondellBasell Industries NV ranks #21 out of 1618 companies for Moat Score. This places LyondellBasell Industries NV in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Chemicals company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. LyondellBasell Industries NV's current Moat Score is 6. 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 Moat Score is 6. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For LyondellBasell Industries NV (LTS:0EDD), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 15, 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:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: $71.30 vs. price of $58.24 (18.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 7 warning signs

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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