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Debt to Equity Ratio: 1.42

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Is the debt to equity ratio high or low?

The debt to equity ratio of 1.42 is 23% above its 5-year average of 1.15, around the middle of its 5-year range (0.92–1.89).

As of Saturday, June 27, 2026. 10.93% above its 12-month average of 1.28.

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Debt to Equity

LYB Debt to Equity Ratio

1.42

Reported quarterly debt to equity ratio; no daily interpolation.

-3.85% 5Y
LYB Debt to Equity Ratio

LYB Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart

LYB Debt to Equity Ratio

LYB Current vs Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart

LYB Debt to Equity Ratio Metrics

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO

1.42

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG TTM

1.28

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 3Y

1.02

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 5Y

1.12

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 10Y

1.25

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 15Y

1.02

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 20Y

N/A

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+10.93%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+39.06%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+27.25%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+13.17%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+39.06%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

N/A

LYB Competitors' Debt to Equity Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPDEBT TO EQUITY RATIOTTM3Y5Y
LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB)$17.99B1.421.281.021.12
CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (CX)vs ›$17.95B0.570.580.670.84
DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DD)vs ›$17.85B0.230.270.290.33
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF)vs ›$19.39B0.470.580.640.65
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)vs ›$16.25B0.820.730.670.88
Albemarle Corporation (ALB)vs ›$15.70B0.350.350.400.48
Dow Inc. (DOW)vs ›$20.84B1.221.120.981.06
Alcoa Corporation (AA)vs ›$14.23B0.450.500.460.50
Solstice Advanced Materials Inc. (SOLS)vs ›$13.06B1.720.930.480.48
Avery Dennison Corporation (AVY)vs ›$12.60B1.661.661.521.51

Financial Health

Debt/Equity

1.42

Current Ratio

1.77

Debt to Equity Ratio Formula & Definition

Debt to Equity measures financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholders' equity.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Debt to Equity Ratio FAQ

What is the debt to equity ratio for LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB)?
The debt to equity ratio for LYB stock is 1.42.
Is LyondellBasell Industries N.V.'s debt to equity ratio high or low?
The debt to equity ratio of 1.42 is 23% above its 5-year average of 1.15, around the middle of its 5-year range (0.92–1.89).
What is the TTM average debt to equity ratio for LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB)?
The TTM average debt to equity ratio for LYB stock is 1.28.
What is the 3Y average debt to equity ratio for LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB)?
The 3Y average debt to equity ratio for LYB stock is 1.02.
What is the 5Y average debt to equity ratio for LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB)?
The 5Y average debt to equity ratio for LYB stock is 1.12.
What is the 10Y average debt to equity ratio for LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB)?
The 10Y average debt to equity ratio for LYB stock is 1.25.
What is the 15Y average debt to equity ratio for LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB)?
The 15Y average debt to equity ratio for LYB stock is 1.02.

LYB Debt to Equity Ratio History

DATEDEBT TO EQUITY RATIO
2026-03-311.42
2025-12-311.58
2025-09-301.25
2025-06-301.11
2025-03-311.04
2024-12-311.04
2024-09-300.92
2024-06-300.93
2024-03-310.97
2023-12-311.01
2023-09-300.95
2023-06-301.01
2023-03-311.01
2022-12-311.04
2022-09-301.05
2022-06-301.07
2022-03-311.02
2021-12-311.15
2021-09-301.27
2021-06-301.48
2021-03-311.89
2020-12-312.19
2020-09-302.12
2020-06-302.11
2020-03-312.03
2019-12-311.68
2019-09-301.69
2019-06-301.09
2019-03-311.10
2018-12-310.92
2018-09-300.78
2018-06-300.81
2018-03-310.89
2017-12-310.96
2017-09-301.22
2017-06-301.32
2017-03-311.40
2016-12-311.48
2016-09-301.49
2016-06-301.45
2016-03-311.43
2015-12-311.23
2015-09-301.14
2015-06-301.05
2015-03-311.11
2014-12-310.85
2014-09-300.69
2014-06-300.63
2014-03-310.58
2013-12-310.47
2013-09-300.50
2013-06-300.37
2013-03-310.38
2012-12-310.40
2012-09-300.35
2012-06-300.38
2012-03-310.36
2011-12-310.38
2011-09-300.42
2011-06-300.43
2011-03-310.48
2010-12-310.53
2010-09-300.67
2010-06-300.74
2010-03-310.00
2009-12-31-0.78
2009-09-300.00

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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.

Houston, TX
20,000 employees
www.lyondellbasell.com
Basic Materials / Chemicals
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Chemicals
CEO
Peter Z. E. Vanacker
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