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Free Cash Flow Yield: 15.48%

Is the free cash flow yield high or low?

The free cash flow yield of 15.48% is 39% above its 5-year average of 11.13%, around the middle of its 5-year range (2.45%–25.91%).

As of Saturday, June 27, 2026. 125.97% above its 12-month average of 6.85%.

LYB Free Cash Flow Yield

LYB Free Cash Flow Yield Chart

15.48%
+93.26% 1Y
LYB Free Cash Flow Yield

LYB Average Free Cash Flow Yield Chart

LYB Free Cash Flow Yield

LYB Current vs Average Free Cash Flow Yield Chart

LYB Free Cash Flow Yield Metrics

FREE CASH FLOW YIELD

15.48%

FREE CASH FLOW YIELD AVG TTM

6.85%

FREE CASH FLOW YIELD AVG 3Y

8.36%

FREE CASH FLOW YIELD AVG 5Y

10.15%

FREE CASH FLOW YIELD AVG 10Y

8.96%

FREE CASH FLOW YIELD AVG 15Y

9.18%

FREE CASH FLOW YIELD AVG 20Y

N/A

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+125.97%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+85.09%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+52.54%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+72.82%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+68.61%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

N/A

LYB Competitors' Free Cash Flow Yield

NAMEMARKET CAPFREE CASH FLOW YIELDTTM3Y5Y
LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB)$17.99B15.48%6.85%8.36%10.15%
CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (CX)vs ›$17.95B56.18%14.47%9.72%8.90%
DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DD)vs ›$17.85B5.84%7.44%8.29%8.85%
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF)vs ›$19.39B2.06%2.31%2.92%2.56%
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)vs ›$16.25B9.95%11.49%10.36%12.45%
Albemarle Corporation (ALB)vs ›$15.70B3.45%2.10%3.00%2.69%
Dow Inc. (DOW)vs ›$20.84BN/A4.91%10.08%10.62%
Alcoa Corporation (AA)vs ›$14.23B2.04%4.63%3.95%5.00%
Solstice Advanced Materials Inc. (SOLS)vs ›$13.06B0.93%2.04%2.04%2.04%
Avery Dennison Corporation (AVY)vs ›$12.60B6.89%5.21%4.28%4.37%

Yield Comparison

FCF Yield

15.48%

Earnings Yield

N/A

Dividend Yield

4.95%

Formula: FCF Yield = (Free Cash Flow / Market Cap) × 100

How FCF Yield is used:

  • Shows free cash flow after capital expenditures relative to market cap
  • Can be compared with earnings yield and dividend yield
  • Can be compared with the company's historical range
  • Can be compared with peers that report positive free cash flow

FCF vs earnings: Differences between FCF yield and earnings yield can reflect capital expenditures, working capital changes, and other non-cash accounting items.

Free Cash Flow Yield Formula & Definition

FCF Yield measures free cash flow relative to market capitalization. It compares cash generation after capital expenditures with the equity value of the company.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Free Cash Flow Yield FAQ

What is the free cash flow yield for LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB)?
The free cash flow yield for LYB stock is 15.48%.
Is LyondellBasell Industries N.V.'s free cash flow yield high or low?
The free cash flow yield of 15.48% is 39% above its 5-year average of 11.13%, around the middle of its 5-year range (2.45%–25.91%).
What is the TTM average free cash flow yield for LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB)?
The TTM average free cash flow yield for LYB stock is 6.85%.
What is the 3Y average free cash flow yield for LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB)?
The 3Y average free cash flow yield for LYB stock is 8.36%.
What is the 5Y average free cash flow yield for LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB)?
The 5Y average free cash flow yield for LYB stock is 10.15%.
What is the 10Y average free cash flow yield for LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB)?
The 10Y average free cash flow yield for LYB stock is 8.96%.
What is the 15Y average free cash flow yield for LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB)?
The 15Y average free cash flow yield for LYB stock is 9.18%.

LYB Free Cash Flow Yield History

DATEFREE CASH FLOW YIELD
2026-06-2615.48%
2026-06-2515.46%
2026-06-2415.36%
2026-06-2314.97%
2026-06-2214.75%
2026-06-1814.37%
2026-06-1713.95%
2026-06-1613.77%
2026-06-1513.62%
2026-06-1213.35%
2026-06-1113.59%
2026-06-1013.25%
2026-06-0913.55%
2026-06-0813.39%
2026-06-0513.37%
2026-06-0413.04%
2026-06-0312.82%
2026-06-0212.82%
2026-06-0112.85%
2026-05-2912.94%
2026-05-2812.63%
2026-05-2712.74%
2026-05-2612.50%
2026-05-2212.38%
2026-05-2112.32%
2026-05-2012.09%
2026-05-1911.81%
2026-05-1811.64%
2026-05-1511.49%
2026-05-1411.78%
2026-05-1311.70%
2026-05-1211.60%
2026-05-1111.74%
2026-05-0812.02%
2026-05-0712.06%
2026-05-0611.74%
2026-05-0511.09%
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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
Basic Materials / Chemicals
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Chemicals
CEO
Peter Z. E. Vanacker