Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): -1.13%
Is the return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
The return on invested capital (ROIC) of -1.13% is 114% below its 5-year average of 8.18%, near the low end of its 5-year range (-1.13%–18.57%).
As of Saturday, June 27, 2026. 156.22% below its 12-month average of 2.01%.
LYB Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
Annual fiscal-year return on invested capital; no daily interpolation.
LYB Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
LYB Current vs Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
LYB Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Metrics
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
-1.13%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM
2.01%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y
6.37%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y
8.18%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y
13.38%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y
15.74%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-156.22%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-117.73%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-113.81%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-108.44%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-107.18%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
LYB Competitors' Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB) | $17.99B | -1.13% | 2.01% | 6.37% | 8.18% |
| CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (CX)vs › | $17.95B | 3.98% | 5.79% | 4.14% | 3.44% |
| DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DD)vs › | $17.85B | 2.18% | 2.86% | 3.62% | 3.63% |
| International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF)vs › | $19.39B | 3.19% | 2.91% | -1.44% | -0.11% |
| CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)vs › | $16.25B | 14.27% | 12.88% | 18.68% | 15.95% |
| Albemarle Corporation (ALB)vs › | $15.70B | 0.64% | -1.80% | 3.73% | 4.13% |
| Dow Inc. (DOW)vs › | $20.84B | 0.51% | 1.87% | 4.25% | 5.41% |
| Alcoa Corporation (AA)vs › | $14.23B | 6.12% | 3.51% | 1.90% | 2.78% |
| Solstice Advanced Materials Inc. (SOLS)vs › | $13.06B | 7.50% | 10.71% | 9.71% | 9.71% |
| Avery Dennison Corporation (AVY)vs › | $12.60B | 12.31% | 12.31% | 12.82% | 13.42% |
Capital Efficiency
ROIC
-1.1%
ROE
-7.9%
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Formula & Definition
ROIC = NOPAT / Invested Capital
Return on invested capital measures the after-tax return a company earns on all capital (debt and equity) invested in the business.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) FAQ
- What is the return on invested capital (ROIC) for LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB)?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) for LYB stock is -1.13%.
- Is LyondellBasell Industries N.V.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) of -1.13% is 114% below its 5-year average of 8.18%, near the low end of its 5-year range (-1.13%–18.57%).
- What is the TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB)?
- The TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for LYB stock is 2.01%.
- What is the 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB)?
- The 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for LYB stock is 6.37%.
- What is the 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB)?
- The 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for LYB stock is 8.18%.
- What is the 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB)?
- The 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for LYB stock is 13.38%.
- What is the 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB)?
- The 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for LYB stock is 15.74%.
LYB Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) History
| DATE | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | -1.13% |
| 2024-12-31 | 5.15% |
| 2023-12-31 | 7.94% |
| 2022-12-31 | 13.53% |
| 2021-12-31 | 18.57% |
| 2020-12-31 | 5.05% |
| 2019-12-31 | 13.32% |
| 2018-12-31 | 19.56% |
| 2017-12-31 | 22.63% |
| 2016-12-31 | 19.08% |
| 2015-12-31 | 23.53% |
| 2014-12-31 | 21.90% |
| 2013-12-31 | 18.04% |
| 2012-12-31 | 16.61% |
| 2011-12-31 | 16.99% |
| 2010-12-31 | 14.16% |
| 2009-12-31 | 0.88% |
| 2008-12-31 | -22.41% |
| 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