Return on Assets (ROA): -2.34%
Is the return on assets (ROA) high or low?
The return on assets (ROA) of -2.34% is 138% below its 5-year average of 6.21%, near the low end of its 5-year range (-2.34%–15.27%).
As of Sunday, June 28, 2026. 390.68% below its 12-month average of 0.80%.
LYB Return on Assets (ROA) Chart
Annual fiscal-year return on assets; no daily interpolation.
LYB Average Return on Assets (ROA) Chart
LYB Current vs Average Return on Assets (ROA) Chart
LYB Return on Assets (ROA) Metrics
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA)
-2.34%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG TTM
0.80%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 3Y
4.50%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 5Y
6.21%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 10Y
10.88%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 15Y
11.48%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-390.68%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-152.00%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-137.66%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-121.51%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-120.39%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
LYB Competitors' Return on Assets (ROA)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB) | $17.99B | -2.34% | 0.80% | 4.50% | 6.21% |
| CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (CX)vs › | $17.82B | 1.61% | 3.38% | 2.63% | 1.33% |
| Weyerhaeuser Company (WY)vs › | $18.25B | 2.42% | 2.17% | 5.03% | 6.63% |
| DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DD)vs › | $18.36B | -0.14% | -0.84% | 3.40% | 3.93% |
| International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF)vs › | $19.49B | 3.39% | -0.28% | -3.52% | -1.79% |
| CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)vs › | $16.24B | 12.03% | 9.69% | 13.78% | 10.86% |
| Albemarle Corporation (ALB)vs › | $15.77B | -1.54% | -5.11% | 3.95% | 3.42% |
| Dow Inc. (DOW)vs › | $20.93B | -4.62% | -1.27% | 1.51% | 3.01% |
| Alcoa Corporation (AA)vs › | $14.25B | 6.21% | 3.80% | 0.54% | 0.65% |
| Solstice Advanced Materials Inc. (SOLS)vs › | $13.13B | 1.86% | 6.30% | 6.48% | 6.48% |
Asset Efficiency
ROA
-2.3%
ROE
-7.9%
Return on Assets (ROA) Formula & Definition
ROA = Net Income / Total Assets
Return on assets measures how efficiently a company generates profit from its total assets.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Return on Assets (ROA) FAQ
- What is the return on assets (ROA) for LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB)?
- The return on assets (ROA) for LYB stock is -2.34%.
- Is LyondellBasell Industries N.V.'s return on assets (ROA) high or low?
- The return on assets (ROA) of -2.34% is 138% below its 5-year average of 6.21%, near the low end of its 5-year range (-2.34%–15.27%).
- What is the TTM average return on assets (ROA) for LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB)?
- The TTM average return on assets (ROA) for LYB stock is 0.80%.
- What is the 3Y average return on assets (ROA) for LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB)?
- The 3Y average return on assets (ROA) for LYB stock is 4.50%.
- What is the 5Y average return on assets (ROA) for LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB)?
- The 5Y average return on assets (ROA) for LYB stock is 6.21%.
- What is the 10Y average return on assets (ROA) for LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB)?
- The 10Y average return on assets (ROA) for LYB stock is 10.88%.
- What is the 15Y average return on assets (ROA) for LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB)?
- The 15Y average return on assets (ROA) for LYB stock is 11.48%.
LYB Return on Assets (ROA) History
| DATE | RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | -2.19% |
| 2024-12-31 | 3.80% |
| 2023-12-31 | 5.71% |
| 2022-12-31 | 10.68% |
| 2021-12-31 | 15.27% |
| 2020-12-31 | 4.01% |
| 2019-12-31 | 11.14% |
| 2018-12-31 | 16.58% |
| 2017-12-31 | 18.62% |
| 2016-12-31 | 16.36% |
| 2015-12-31 | 19.67% |
| 2014-12-31 | 17.23% |
| 2013-12-31 | 14.13% |
| 2012-12-31 | 11.76% |
| 2011-12-31 | 9.40% |
| 2010-12-31 | 39.82% |
| 2009-12-31 | -10.32% |
| 2008-12-31 | -25.55% |
| 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