LyondellBasell Industries N.V. LYB Net debt / EBITDA
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Where this comes from
Calculated from LyondellBasell Industries N.V.’s reported figures.
Based on the most recent quarter.
The official record: LyondellBasell Industries N.V.’s 10-Q, filed May 1, 2026, on SEC EDGAR. View the filing →
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Questions, answered.
- What is LyondellBasell Industries N.V.'s net debt / EBITDA?
- LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB) reported net debt / EBITDA of 9.1× in Q1 2026.
- What is the long-term trend for LyondellBasell Industries N.V.'s net debt / EBITDA?
- Over 2 years (2021 to 2023), LyondellBasell Industries N.V.'s net debt / EBITDA has grown at a -7.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from 9.3× to 8×.
- What does net debt / EBITDA mean?
- How many years of operating earnings it would take to pay off the company's net debt.
- How do you interpret net debt / EBITDA?
- Lower is safer; lenders often covenant around 3–4×. A negative value means net cash (more cash than debt), a position of strength. Spikes can reflect a temporary EBITDA dip rather than new borrowing.
- How does net debt / EBITDA compare across companies?
- A standard leverage yardstick across non-financial sectors; covenant thresholds vary by industry cash-flow stability.