Company / Profit Margin
LyondellBasell Profit Margin History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Profit Margin
-2.5%
FY2025
5-year range
-2.5% / 12.2%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-159.9%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#70 of 100
Materials
What the data says
At -2.5%, LyondellBasell's profit margin ranks #70 of 100 in the Materials sector. Profit Margin has declined for 4 consecutive years, from 12.2% in FY2021 to -2.5% in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
-2.5% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -7.6%.
Declined from 6.4% to -2.5% over the past 2 years.
Materials sector context is included.
Profit Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -10.2pp
- 5-Year Change
- -7.6pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#70 of 100 in MaterialsTop 70% of 100This company -2.5% Sector average -65.5%
▼
+96.3% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- LyondellBasell's profit margin has declined for 4 consecutive years.
- In FY2025, profit margin decreased 159.9% year-over-year.
- Currently 63.0pp above the Materials sector average.
- Peak profit margin was recorded in FY2017.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Profit MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | -2.5% | -159.9% |
| FY2024 | 4.1% | -35.7% |
| FY2023 | 6.4% | -17.5% |
| FY2022 | 7.7% | -36.6% |
| FY2021 | 12.2% | +136.8% |
| FY2020 | 5.1% | -47.4% |
| FY2019 | 9.8% | -18.6% |
| FY2018 | 12.0% | -15.1% |
| FY2017 | 14.1% | +7.7% |
| FY2016 | 13.1% | -3.9% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Feb 28, 2026