Return on Equity (ROE): -7.90%
Is the return on equity (ROE) high or low?
The return on equity (ROE) of -7.90% is 141% below its 5-year average of 19.30%, near the low end of its 5-year range (-7.90%–47.31%).
As of Saturday, June 27, 2026. 546.33% below its 12-month average of 1.77%.
LYB Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
Annual fiscal-year return on equity; no daily interpolation.
LYB Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
LYB Current vs Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
LYB Return on Equity (ROE) Metrics
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)
-7.90%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG TTM
1.77%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 3Y
12.67%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 5Y
19.30%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 10Y
35.45%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 15Y
37.80%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-546.33%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-162.38%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-140.94%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-122.29%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-120.90%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
LYB Competitors' Return on Equity (ROE)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB) | $17.99B | -7.90% | 1.77% | 12.67% | 19.30% |
| CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (CX)vs › | $17.95B | 3.45% | 7.46% | 6.16% | 2.35% |
| DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DD)vs › | $17.85B | -0.21% | -1.29% | 5.31% | 6.34% |
| International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF)vs › | $19.39B | 6.03% | -0.40% | -7.24% | -3.65% |
| CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)vs › | $16.25B | 32.91% | 27.25% | 36.85% | 31.14% |
| Albemarle Corporation (ALB)vs › | $15.70B | -2.36% | -8.60% | 8.30% | 7.37% |
| Dow Inc. (DOW)vs › | $20.84B | -18.11% | -4.98% | 3.83% | 9.99% |
| Alcoa Corporation (AA)vs › | $14.23B | 15.15% | 10.04% | 0.58% | 1.07% |
| Solstice Advanced Materials Inc. (SOLS)vs › | $13.06B | 7.20% | 14.88% | 12.43% | 12.43% |
| Avery Dennison Corporation (AVY)vs › | $12.60B | 29.98% | 30.69% | 30.52% | 32.93% |
Return Analysis
ROE
-7.9%
ROA
-2.3%
Return on Equity (ROE) Formula & Definition
ROE = Net Income / Total Shareholders' Equity
Return on equity measures how efficiently a company generates profit from shareholders' equity. Higher ROE indicates better capital efficiency.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Return on Equity (ROE) FAQ
- What is the return on equity (ROE) for LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB)?
- The return on equity (ROE) for LYB stock is -7.90%.
- Is LyondellBasell Industries N.V.'s return on equity (ROE) high or low?
- The return on equity (ROE) of -7.90% is 141% below its 5-year average of 19.30%, near the low end of its 5-year range (-7.90%–47.31%).
- What is the TTM average return on equity (ROE) for LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB)?
- The TTM average return on equity (ROE) for LYB stock is 1.77%.
- What is the 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB)?
- The 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for LYB stock is 12.67%.
- What is the 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB)?
- The 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for LYB stock is 19.30%.
- What is the 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB)?
- The 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for LYB stock is 35.45%.
- What is the 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB)?
- The 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for LYB stock is 37.80%.
LYB Return on Equity (ROE) History
| DATE | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | -7.37% |
| 2024-12-31 | 10.91% |
| 2023-12-31 | 16.35% |
| 2022-12-31 | 30.77% |
| 2021-12-31 | 47.31% |
| 2020-12-31 | 17.81% |
| 2019-12-31 | 42.14% |
| 2018-12-31 | 45.71% |
| 2017-12-31 | 54.52% |
| 2016-12-31 | 63.43% |
| 2015-12-31 | 68.34% |
| 2014-12-31 | 50.20% |
| 2013-12-31 | 30.91% |
| 2012-12-31 | 25.57% |
| 2011-12-31 | 20.27% |
| 2010-12-31 | 88.00% |
| 2009-12-31 | 31.92% |
| 2008-12-31 | 120.39% |
| 2007-12-31 | 0.00% |
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About LyondellBasell Industries N.V.
LyondellBasell Industries N.V., established in 2009 and based in Houston, Texas, operates as a prominent global chemical manufacturer with a significant international footprint, including the United States, Germany, Mexico, Italy, Poland, France, Japan, China, and the Netherlands. The company's diverse operations are organized into six distinct segments. Its core business involves the production and marketing of olefins and various polyolefins, such as high, low, and linear low-density polyethylene, along with polypropylene homopolymers and copolymers, for markets spanning the Americas, Europe, and Asia. LyondellBasell also focuses on intermediate chemicals and derivatives, offering products like propylene oxide, oxyfuels, styrene monomers, acetyls, and ethylene-based compounds. Furthermore, the company develops and sells advanced polymer solutions, including polypropylene compounds, engineered plastics, masterbatches, engineered composites, colors, and powders. Its activities extend to refining crude oil into gasoline and distillates, as well as the development and licensing of chemical and polyolefin process technologies, alongside the manufacturing and sale of polyolefin catalysts.
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Chemicals
- CEO
- Peter Z. E. Vanacker