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LyondellBasell Industries NVLTS:0EDD +4.26%69 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 9.02 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 41% above its 10-year median of 6.40. GuruFocus rates LTS:0EDD with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $71.89 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,058 Chemicals companies, LyondellBasell Industries NV ranks better than 90.08% on this metric.
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
LyondellBasell Industries NV 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
LTS:0EDD vs IFF, DD, RPM: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, LyondellBasell Industries NV's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, LyondellBasell Industries NV's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LyondellBasell Industries NV's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
LyondellBasell Industries NV (LTS:0EDD) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 9.02 as of Aug. 01, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on LyondellBasell Industries NV and its competitors. This is 41% above median its historical median of 6.40. Over the past decade, LyondellBasell Industries NV's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 3.82 to 16.47. According to the industry distribution chart, LyondellBasell Industries NV ranks #105 out of 1058 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 9.9%.
Is LyondellBasell Industries NV's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
LyondellBasell Industries NV's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 9.02 is 41% above median its 10-year median of 6.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.82 to a high of 16.47. The Chemicals industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.85. LyondellBasell Industries NV's value of 9.02 is 387.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LyondellBasell Industries NV ranks #105 out of 1058 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 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LyondellBasell Industries NV's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to IFF and DD?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, LyondellBasell Industries NV ranks #105 out of 1058 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places LyondellBasell Industries NV in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.85. LyondellBasell Industries NV's value of 9.02 is 387.6% above this benchmark. Historically, LyondellBasell Industries NV's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 3.82 to 16.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.40 vs. the industry median of 1.85, 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for a Chemicals company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Chemicals companies is 1.85, based on 1,058 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. LyondellBasell Industries NV's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 9.02 is 387.6% 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on LyondellBasell Industries NV and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LyondellBasell Industries NV's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 9.02, which is 41% above median its own 10-year median of 6.40. 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 $71.89, compared to a current price of $62.24 — trading 13.4% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 9.02, which is 41% above median its 10-year median of 6.40 and 387.6% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.85. LyondellBasell Industries NV's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For LyondellBasell Industries NV (LTS:0EDD), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 9.02 as of Aug. 01, 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 $62.24 is trading 13.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $71.89.
GuruFocus considers LyondellBasell Industries NV to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0EDD:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 9.02 (41% above median its 10-year median of 6.40)
GF Value™: $71.89 vs. price of $62.24 (13.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 387.6% above the Chemicals median (#105 of 1058)
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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