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The historical rank and industry rank for LyondellBasell Industries NV's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:L1YB34'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.24 Med: 12.08 Max: 20.57
Current: -1.07
During the past 13 years, LyondellBasell Industries NV's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 20.57%. The lowest was -2.24%. And the median was 12.08%.
BSP:L1YB34's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 78% of 1618
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.62
vs BSP:L1YB34: -1.07
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
LyondellBasell Industries NV Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
LyondellBasell Industries NV Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
BSP:L1YB34 vs IFF, DD, RPM: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, LyondellBasell Industries NV's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, LyondellBasell Industries NV's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LyondellBasell Industries NV's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.67% mean?
LyondellBasell Industries NV (BSP:L1YB34) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.67% as of Jun. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on LyondellBasell Industries NV and its competitors. This is 45% below median its historical median of 12.08. According to the industry distribution chart, LyondellBasell Industries NV ranks #1262 out of 1618 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 78%.
Is LyondellBasell Industries NV's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
LyondellBasell Industries NV's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.67% is 45% below median its 10-year median of 12.08. The Chemicals industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.62. LyondellBasell Industries NV's value of 6.67% is 84.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LyondellBasell Industries NV ranks #1262 out of 1618 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, LyondellBasell Industries NV has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LyondellBasell Industries NV's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to IFF and DD?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, LyondellBasell Industries NV ranks #1262 out of 1618 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places LyondellBasell Industries NV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.62. LyondellBasell Industries NV's value of 6.67% is 84.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.08 vs. the industry median of 3.62, 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset for a Chemicals company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Chemicals companies is 3.62, based on 1,618 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. LyondellBasell Industries NV's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.67% is 84.3% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on LyondellBasell Industries NV and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LyondellBasell Industries NV's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.67%, which is 45% below median its own 10-year median of 12.08. 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 (BSP:L1YB34) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$205.66, compared to a current price of R$161.28 — trading 21.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.67%, which is 45% below median its 10-year median of 12.08 and 84.3% above the Chemicals industry median of 3.62. LyondellBasell Industries NV's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For LyondellBasell Industries NV (BSP:L1YB34), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.67% as of Jun. 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 (BSP:L1YB34) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LyondellBasell Industries NV stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R$161.28 is trading 21.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$205.66.
GuruFocus considers LyondellBasell Industries NV to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:L1YB34:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 6.67% (45% below median its 10-year median of 12.08)
GF Value™: R$205.66 vs. price of R$161.28 (21.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 84.3% above the Chemicals median (#1262 of 1618)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:L1YB34 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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