Company / Return on Assets (ROA)
LyondellBasell Return on Assets (ROA) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Assets (ROA)
-2.2%
FY2025
5-year range
-2.2% / 15.3%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-156.8%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#79 of 118
Materials
What the data says
At -2.2%, LyondellBasell's return on assets (roa) ranks #79 of 118 in the Materials sector. Return on Assets (ROA) has declined for 4 consecutive years, from 15.3% in FY2021 to -2.2% in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
-2.2% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -6.2%.
Declined from 5.7% to -2.2% over the past 2 years.
Materials sector context is included.
Return on Assets (ROA) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -12.9pp
- 5-Year Change
- -6.2pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#79 of 118 in MaterialsTop 67% of 118This company -2.2% Sector average -1.3%
▼
-60.8% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- LyondellBasell's return on assets (roa) has declined for 4 consecutive years.
- In FY2025, return on assets (roa) decreased 156.8% year-over-year.
- Currently 0.8pp below the Materials sector average.
- Peak return on assets (roa) 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 | Return on Assets (ROA)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | -2.2% | -156.8% |
| FY2024 | 3.8% | -33.3% |
| FY2023 | 5.7% | -46.4% |
| FY2022 | 10.7% | -30.1% |
| FY2021 | 15.3% | +279.4% |
| FY2020 | 4.0% | -63.9% |
| FY2019 | 11.2% | -32.7% |
| FY2018 | 16.6% | -10.9% |
| FY2017 | 18.6% | +13.8% |
| FY2016 | 16.4% | -16.8% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Feb 28, 2026