How LyondellBasell (LYB) Makes Money: A Visual Guide
LyondellBasell (LYB) generated $30.15B in revenue but reported a net loss of $743.00M. Its largest revenue source is Polyethylene (26.3% of revenue). Below is an interactive breakdown of how revenue flows through the income statement.
LyondellBasell (LYB) Income Statement Flow — TTM through Q4 2025
Calculated from the four most recent reported quarters, ending (reported ).
Frequently asked questions
How does LyondellBasell (LYB) make money?
- LyondellBasell (LYB) primarily makes money through Polyethylene, which accounts for 26.3% of total revenue. For TTM through Q4 2025, LyondellBasell generated $30.15B in total revenue with a net profit margin of -2.5%.
What is LyondellBasell (LYB) gross profit margin?
- LyondellBasell (LYB) reported a gross profit margin of 9% for TTM through Q4 2025, equivalent to $2.71B in gross profit. This means LyondellBasell retains 9% of each revenue unit after direct costs of production.
What is LyondellBasell (LYB) operating profit margin?
- LyondellBasell (LYB) reported an operating profit margin of -1.1% for TTM through Q4 2025, equivalent to −$327.00M in operating profit. This reflects profitability after operating expenses such as R&D, sales, and administration, but before taxes and non-operating items.
What is LyondellBasell (LYB) net profit margin?
- LyondellBasell (LYB) reported a net profit margin of -2.5% for TTM through Q4 2025, equivalent to −$743.00M in net profit. This is the share of revenue that remains as profit after all expenses, taxes, and non-operating items.
How much does LyondellBasell (LYB) invest in R&D?
- LyondellBasell (LYB) invested $138.00M in research and development in TTM through Q4 2025 (0.5% of total revenue). R&D spending reflects investment in future products, services, and technologies.
What is LyondellBasell (LYB) free cash flow?
- LyondellBasell (LYB) generated $2.26B in free cash flow for TTM through Q4 2025 (7.5% of total revenue). Free cash flow is the cash remaining after capital expenditures and represents the company's ability to fund growth, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
Data & methodology
What is a Sankey diagram?
- A Sankey diagram shows how money flows through a company from revenue to net profit. The width of each flow represents its proportion.
How is the data calculated?
- We use the income statement from company filings. For TTM (Trailing Twelve Months), we use a pre-aggregated twelve-month view aligned with our latest four quarterly periods. Revenue flows to cost of revenue and gross profit, then to operating expenses (R&D, S&M, G&A) and operating profit.
When was this data last updated?
- Based on company filings through TTM through Q4 2025.
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