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The historical rank and industry rank for LyondellBasell Industries NV's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0EDD'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.31 Med: 2.79 Max: 6.37
Current: 1.88
During the past 13 years, LyondellBasell Industries NV's highest PB Ratio was 6.37. The lowest was 1.31. And the median was 2.79.
LTS:0EDD's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 54.35% of 1575
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.69
vs LTS:0EDD: 1.88
During the past 12 months, LyondellBasell Industries NV's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -17.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -6.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of LyondellBasell Industries NV was 22.40% per year. The lowest was -13.00% per year. And the median was 3.60% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
LyondellBasell Industries NV (LTS:0EDD) PB Ratio Explanation
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
LyondellBasell Industries NV PB Ratio Related Terms
LyondellBasell Industries NV PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, LyondellBasell Industries NV's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LyondellBasell Industries NV's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
LyondellBasell Industries NV (LTS:0EDD) has a PB Ratio of 1.87 as of Jul. 14, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on LyondellBasell Industries NV and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 2.79. Over the past decade, LyondellBasell Industries NV's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.31 to 6.37. According to the industry distribution chart, LyondellBasell Industries NV ranks #856 out of 1575 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 54.3%.
Is LyondellBasell Industries NV's PB Ratio too high?
LyondellBasell Industries NV's current PB Ratio of 1.87 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 2.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.31 to a high of 6.37. The Chemicals industry median PB Ratio is 1.69. LyondellBasell Industries NV's value of 1.87 is 10.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LyondellBasell Industries NV ranks #856 out of 1575 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 PB Ratio compare to DD and IFF?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, LyondellBasell Industries NV ranks #856 out of 1575 companies for PB Ratio. This places LyondellBasell Industries NV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.69. LyondellBasell Industries NV's value of 1.87 is 10.7% above this benchmark. Historically, LyondellBasell Industries NV's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.31 to 6.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.79 vs. the industry median of 1.69, 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 PB Ratio for a Chemicals company?
The median PB Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.69, based on 1,575 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. LyondellBasell Industries NV's current PB Ratio of 1.87 is 10.7% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on LyondellBasell Industries NV and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LyondellBasell Industries NV's current PB Ratio is 1.87, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 2.79. 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 PB Ratio is 1.87, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 2.79 and 10.7% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.69. 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 PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For LyondellBasell Industries NV (LTS:0EDD), the current PB Ratio is 1.87 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 (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:
PB Ratio: 1.87 (33% below median its 10-year median of 2.79)
GF Value™: $71.30 vs. price of $58.24 (18.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 10.7% above the Chemicals median (#856 of 1575)
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 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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