Company / Operating Margin
LyondellBasell Operating Margin History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Margin
-1.4%
FY2025
5-year range
-1.4% / 14.7%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-124.2%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#58 of 83
Materials
What the data says
At -1.4%, LyondellBasell's operating margin ranks #58 of 83 in the Materials sector. Operating Margin has declined for 4 consecutive years, from 14.7% in FY2021 to -1.4% in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
-1.4% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -7.0%.
Declined from 8.2% to -1.4% over the past 2 years.
Materials sector context is included.
Operating Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -11.5pp
- 5-Year Change
- -7.0pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#58 of 83 in MaterialsTop 70% of 83This company -1.4% Sector average -72.4%
▼
+98.1% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- LyondellBasell's operating margin has declined for 4 consecutive years.
- In FY2025, operating margin decreased 124.2% year-over-year.
- Currently 71.0pp above the Materials sector average.
- Peak operating margin was recorded in FY2016.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Operating MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | -1.4% | -124.2% |
| FY2024 | 5.7% | -29.7% |
| FY2023 | 8.2% | -19.2% |
| FY2022 | 10.1% | -31.1% |
| FY2021 | 14.7% | +161.0% |
| FY2020 | 5.6% | -52.6% |
| FY2019 | 11.8% | -11.6% |
| FY2018 | 13.4% | -15.3% |
| FY2017 | 15.8% | -8.7% |
| FY2016 | 17.3% | -7.3% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Feb 28, 2026