LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB) — Free Cash Flow Yield
Basic Materials
LyondellBasell Industries N.V. operates as a chemical company in the United States, Germany, China, Mexico, Italy, Japan, France, Poland, the Netherlands, and internationally. It operates in five segments: Olefins and PolyolefinsAmericas; Olefins and PolyolefinsEurope, Asia, International; Intermediates and Derivatives; Advanced Polymer Solutions; and Technology. The company produces and markets olefins and co-products, such as ethylene, aromatics, propylene and butadiene; polyolefins; polyethylene; polypropylene homopolymers and copolymers; propylene oxide and derivatives; oxyfuels and related products; and intermediate chemicals, such as styrene monomer and acetyls. It also produces and markets compounding and solutions, including polypropylene compounds, engineered plastics, masterbatches, and engineered composites and colors. In addition, it develops and licenses chemical and polyolefin process technologies; and manufactures and sells polyolefin catalysts and serves food packaging, home furnishings, automotive components, and paints and coatings applications. LyondellBasell Industries N.V. was incorporated in 2009 and is headquartered in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| FCF Yield | 1.9% |
| Basic Materials Sector Avg FCF Yield | 3.5% |
| Annual Free Cash Flow | $384M |
| Market Cap | $20.6B |
LyondellBasell Industries N.V.'s FCF yield of 1.9% is below the Basic Materials sector average (3.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LyondellBasell Industries N.V.'s (LYB) free cash flow yield?
LyondellBasell Industries N.V.'s (LYB) free cash flow yield is 1.9%. That is below the Basic Materials sector average (3.5%).
Is LYB's free cash flow yield good?
At 1.9%, LYB's free cash flow yield is considered weak — yields above 10% are generally excellent, 7–10% good, 4–7% fair, and below 4% weak, though context varies by sector and growth stage.
How much free cash flow does LyondellBasell Industries N.V. generate?
LyondellBasell Industries N.V. generated $384M in free cash flow, against a market cap of $20.6B.
How is free cash flow yield calculated?
Free cash flow yield = (Free Cash Flow ÷ Market Capitalization) × 100%. Free cash flow equals operating cash flow minus capital expenditures.
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