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Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments.
LyondellBasell Industries NV's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 112.97%.
Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.
There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 3-year period is chosen.
Be Aware
Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.
LyondellBasell Industries NV 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
LyondellBasell Industries NV 3-Year RORE % 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.
LTS:0EDD vs DD, IFF, ALB: 3-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, LyondellBasell Industries NV's 3-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, LyondellBasell Industries NV's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LyondellBasell Industries NV's 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Mar. 2026 and 3-year before.
LyondellBasell Industries NV (LTS:0EDD) has a 3-Year RORE % of 112.97 as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on LyondellBasell Industries NV and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, LyondellBasell Industries NV ranks #128 out of 1521 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 8.4%.
Is LyondellBasell Industries NV's 3-Year RORE % too high?
LyondellBasell Industries NV's current 3-Year RORE % is 112.97. The Chemicals industry median 3-Year RORE % is 6.43. LyondellBasell Industries NV's value of 112.97 is 1656.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LyondellBasell Industries NV ranks #128 out of 1521 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 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LyondellBasell Industries NV's 3-Year RORE % compare to DD and IFF?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, LyondellBasell Industries NV ranks #128 out of 1521 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places LyondellBasell Industries NV in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 6.43. LyondellBasell Industries NV's value of 112.97 is 1656.9% 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 3-Year RORE % for a Chemicals company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Chemicals companies is 6.43, based on 1,521 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year RORE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. LyondellBasell Industries NV's current 3-Year RORE % of 112.97 is 1656.9% 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 3-Year RORE % mean?
A high 3-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on LyondellBasell Industries NV and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 6.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LyondellBasell Industries NV's current 3-Year RORE % is 112.97. 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 $71.35, compared to a current price of $60.32 — trading 15.5% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 112.97 and 1656.9% above the Chemicals industry median of 6.43. LyondellBasell Industries NV's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year RORE % calculated?
3-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For LyondellBasell Industries NV (LTS:0EDD), the current 3-Year RORE % is 112.97 as of Mar. 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 $60.32 is trading 15.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $71.35.
GuruFocus considers LyondellBasell Industries NV to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0EDD:
3-Year RORE %: 112.97
GF Value™: $71.35 vs. price of $60.32 (15.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1656.9% above the Chemicals median (#128 of 1521)
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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