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LyondellBasell Industries NVSTU:DLY -0.16%66 OCF Yield % is 13.61 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 15.33. GuruFocus rates STU:DLY with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €62.73 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,603 Chemicals companies, LyondellBasell Industries NV ranks better than 78.67% on this metric.
OCF Yield % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high operating cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
LyondellBasell Industries NV OCF Yield % Related Terms
LyondellBasell Industries NV OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, LyondellBasell Industries NV's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LyondellBasell Industries NV's OCF Yield % 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 (STU:DLY) has a OCF Yield % of 13.61 as of Jul. 15, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on LyondellBasell Industries NV and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 15.33. Over the past decade, LyondellBasell Industries NV's OCF Yield % has ranged from 8.73 to 35.58. According to the industry distribution chart, LyondellBasell Industries NV ranks #342 out of 1603 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 21.3%.
Is LyondellBasell Industries NV's OCF Yield % too high?
LyondellBasell Industries NV's current OCF Yield % of 13.61 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 15.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.73 to a high of 35.58. The Chemicals industry median OCF Yield % is 4.75. LyondellBasell Industries NV's value of 13.61 is 186.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LyondellBasell Industries NV ranks #342 out of 1603 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 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LyondellBasell Industries NV's OCF Yield % compare to DD and IFF?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, LyondellBasell Industries NV ranks #342 out of 1603 companies for OCF Yield %. This places LyondellBasell Industries NV in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Yield % is 4.75. LyondellBasell Industries NV's value of 13.61 is 186.5% above this benchmark. Historically, LyondellBasell Industries NV's own OCF Yield % has ranged from 8.73 to 35.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.33 vs. the industry median of 4.75, 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 OCF Yield % for a Chemicals company?
The median OCF Yield % among Chemicals companies is 4.75, based on 1,603 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. LyondellBasell Industries NV's current OCF Yield % of 13.61 is 186.5% 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 OCF Yield % mean?
A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on LyondellBasell Industries NV and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median OCF Yield % is 4.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LyondellBasell Industries NV's current OCF Yield % is 13.61, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 15.33. 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 (STU:DLY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €62.73, compared to a current price of €51.18 — trading 18.4% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 13.61, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 15.33 and 186.5% above the Chemicals industry median of 4.75. LyondellBasell Industries NV's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For LyondellBasell Industries NV (STU:DLY), the current OCF Yield % is 13.61 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 (STU:DLY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LyondellBasell Industries NV stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €51.18 is trading 18.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €62.73.
GuruFocus considers LyondellBasell Industries NV to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:DLY:
OCF Yield %: 13.61 (11% below median its 10-year median of 15.33)
GF Value™: €62.73 vs. price of €51.18 (18.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 186.5% above the Chemicals median (#342 of 1603)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:DLY 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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