Start with its own history
At 33.85×, LYB is 199.5% above its 9-observation annual average. A lower multiple can reflect a lower price, higher earnings, or weaker growth expectations—not necessarily a bargain.
NYSE · LYBChemicals - SpecialtyUpdated Nov 5, 2026
LyondellBasell Industries N.V. P/E ratio
Current valuation, historical context, and peer comparisons.
Current P/E ratio
33.85×
199.5% abovethe 9-observation annual average
Share price62.96
÷Earnings per share1.86
Price and EPS in quote currency. Calculation details
Investors are paying 33.85 for every 1 of reported earnings per share.
P/E over time
2016 – 2025
Annual P/ESelected-period average 11.30×
3-year average16.26×2 positive annual observations
5-year average11.26×4 positive annual observations
10-year average11.30×9 positive annual observations
Peer median · TTM23.11×4 peers with positive P/E
Historical P/E ratios
Annual period-end data · 16 observations
| Period end | P/E | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | N/M | N/M |
| Dec 31, 2024 | 17.85× | +21.7% |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 14.67× | +109.2% |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 7.01× | +27.4% |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 5.51× | -74.5% |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 21.62× | +119.4% |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 9.85× | +42.9% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 6.90× | -22.7% |
View all 16 annual observations +
| Period end | P/E | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2017 | 8.92× | -4.9% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 9.37× | +9.7% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 8.54× | -7.8% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 9.26× | -18.9% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 11.42× | -0.4% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 11.46× | +32.7% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 8.64× | +348.9% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 1.93× | N/M |
Change is relative to the preceding observation. N/M values are excluded from averages.
How LYB compares
Company P/E vs. peer trailing-12-month ratios
| Company | P/E ratio |
|---|---|
 LYB This stockLyondellBasell Industries N.V. | 33.85× |
 DOWDow Inc. | N/M |
 WLKWestlake Corporation | N/M |
 BAKBraskem S.A. | N/M |
 WLKPWestlake Chemical Partners LP | 17.86× |
 051910.KSLG Chem, Ltd. | N/M |
 1301.TWFormosa Plastics Corporation | 40.79× |
 1326.TWFormosa Chemicals & Fibre Corporation | 28.35× |
 000703.SZHengyi Petrochemical Co., Ltd. | 5.59× |
Peers are selected by the data provider. Business models and earnings definitions can differ.
Put the numbers in context
What does LYB’s P/E tell you?
Compare like with like
The median of the 4 positive peer ratios above is 23.11×. Check growth, margins, debt, and earnings quality before interpreting the gap. A faster-growing business may justify a higher multiple.
Check what drives earnings
One-off gains can temporarily lower P/E; unusual charges can raise it. Reported earnings and forward estimates answer different questions. Pair this view with return on equity and liquidity for a fuller picture.
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Current P/E
Share price 62.96 ÷ EPS 1.86 = 33.85×. Data is supplied by Financial Modeling Prep through Wisesheets. Quote feed updated Nov 5, 2026; this is not a real-time trading quote.
History & averages
Annual and quarterly P/E observations are provided separately from the current quote. Averages use the latest 3, 5, or 10 annual observations, excluding missing and nonpositive ratios. Pre-IPO observations are omitted. These are period-end observations, not daily averages.
Data definitions and limitations
The current quote feed does not specify the exact EPS filing-period end or whether EPS is basic or diluted. We do not label it as forward P/E. Peer ratios are explicitly trailing-12-month (TTM) values. Historical observations do not include independently verified price and EPS inputs. Sources may update on different schedules; rounded inputs can produce small calculation differences. Historical comparisons describe past pricing, not an estimate of fair value.
LYB P/E ratio: common questions
The essentials behind the numbers.
LyondellBasell Industries N.V.'s current P/E is 33.85× based on the quote data last updated Nov 5, 2026. It represents the share price divided by reported earnings per share. Prices and earnings may refresh on different schedules.
Annual P/E uses earnings for a completed fiscal year. Trailing-12-month (TTM) P/E uses the latest four quarters, while forward P/E uses forecast earnings. These are not interchangeable. This page labels peer ratios as TTM and shows dated annual or quarterly historical observations; it does not show forward estimates.
N/M means not meaningful: the feed has no positive P/E for that observation. Negative or zero earnings should not be ranked as a low positive valuation multiple. N/M observations are excluded from the averages shown above.
Divide the share price by earnings per share (EPS). For example, a share price of 100 and EPS of 5 gives a P/E of 20×. This page uses the price and EPS supplied together in the quote when both are positive.
Price timestamps, EPS definitions, share classes, adjustments, and fiscal periods can differ. A forward P/E also uses forecast earnings rather than reported earnings. Compare the inputs and as-of dates before comparing two displayed ratios.
Not necessarily. The average describes previous market pricing, not fair value. Changes in earnings quality, growth expectations, debt, accounting, and business risk can justify a different multiple today.