Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
LyondellBasell Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
-7.3%
FY2025
5-year range
-7.3% / 47.4%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-166.7%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#78 of 110
Materials
What the data says
LyondellBasell reports negative total equity of -7.3% in FY2025. Negative equity can occur when accumulated losses exceed contributed capital, as reported in the balance sheet from the SEC filing.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
-7.3% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -25.2%.
Declined from 16.4% to -7.3% over the past 2 years.
Materials sector context is included.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -38.1pp
- 5-Year Change
- -25.2pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#78 of 110 in MaterialsTop 71% of 110This company -7.3% Sector average -9.9%
▼
+26.3% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- LyondellBasell's return on equity (roe) has declined for 4 consecutive years.
- In FY2025, return on equity (roe) decreased 166.7% year-over-year.
- Currently 2.6pp above the Materials sector average.
- Peak return on equity (roe) 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 | Return on Equity (ROE)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | -7.3% | -166.7% |
| FY2024 | 11.0% | -33.1% |
| FY2023 | 16.4% | -46.8% |
| FY2022 | 30.8% | -34.9% |
| FY2021 | 47.4% | +164.6% |
| FY2020 | 17.9% | -57.6% |
| FY2019 | 42.2% | -7.6% |
| FY2018 | 45.7% | -16.1% |
| FY2017 | 54.5% | -14.0% |
| FY2016 | 63.4% | -7.2% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Feb 28, 2026