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LYB LyondellBasell Industries N.V.
LyondellBasell Industries N.V. has a mixed profile — some signals are healthy, others warrant a closer look.
Why we rate it 6.0
- Yield of 4.09% is on the higher end but historically sustainable for REITs and quality income payers
- Payout ratio of 749% — dividend exceeds reported earnings, sustainability questionable without growth
- Current yield is below the 5-year average (5.89%), often a sign that price has appreciated faster than dividend growth
Where LYB ranks
We compute the same 0–10 safety score across 53 dividend-paying stocks and ETFs. Here's where LYB lands inside that universe.
The universe is curated to the most-searched US dividend payers. We'll expand it as the data layer grows; sector percentiles only appear when we have at least 5 comparable peers.
The two questions a safety score doesn't answer
A safety score tells you how durable LYB's payout looks. It does not tell you what you keep after tax, or whether something else does the same job better.
On tax: what you actually pocket depends on whether LYB dividends are qualified — qualified distributions are taxed at 0%, 15%, or 20%, while ordinary ones are taxed at your full marginal rate, a gap that can reach 22 percentage points of the income on the same headline yield.
On substitutes: if LYB's 6.0/10 score is lower than you want, see LYB alternatives — same-sector stocks ranked by how closely they match LYB on both yield and safety, so you can see what a swap actually costs you.
How LYB's safety score has moved
88 daily snapshots over the trailing 90 days · range 4.5–6.0
Every Infnits dividend safety score is computed from the same factors (yield zone, payout ratio, trend vs 5-year average, instrument type, size). The history above is recomputed directly from each day's fundamentals snapshot, so the line reflects how the underlying signals actually moved — not retroactive smoothing.
About LyondellBasell Industries N.V.
LyondellBasell Industries N.V. operates as a chemical company in the United States, Germany, China, Mexico, Italy, Japan, France, Poland, the Netherlands, and internationally. It operates in five segments: Olefins and PolyolefinsAmericas; Olefins and PolyolefinsEurope, Asia, International; Intermediates and Derivatives; Advanced Polymer Solutions; and Technology. The company produces and markets olefins and co-products, such as ethylene, aromatics, propylene and butadiene; polyolefins; polyethylene; polypropylene homopolymers and copolymers; propylene oxide and derivatives; oxyfuels and related products; and intermediate chemicals, such as styrene monomer and acetyls. It also produces and markets compounding and solutions, including polypropylene compounds, engineered plastics, masterbatches, and engineered composites and colors. In addition, it develops and licenses chemical and polyolefin process technologies; and manufactures and sells polyolefin catalysts and serves food packaging, home furnishings, automotive components, and paints and coatings applications. LyondellBasell Industries N.V. was incorporated in 2009 and is headquartered in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
How we score dividend safety
The Infnits dividend safety score is a 0–10 rating derived from yield zone, payout ratio (when applicable), yield trend versus 5-year average, instrument type, and company size. Each factor is independently transparent — see the reasons above for exactly which factors contributed to LYB's score.
For the full methodology including the in-app version that uses ETF look-through and historical cut data, see our methodology page.
This is educational, not investment advice. Dividend safety scores reflect a snapshot of public data on the "as of" date shown. Verify current data on the issuer's investor relations page or your brokerage before making decisions.
Frequently asked questions
Is LYB safe?
On dividend safety specifically, Infnits scores LYB 6/10 — mixed. LyondellBasell Industries N.V. has a mixed profile — some signals are healthy, others warrant a closer look. That score measures how durable the payout looks based on yield zone, payout ratio, yield trend, and instrument type; it does not measure price risk, valuation, or whether LYB suits your portfolio.
Is LYB's dividend safe?
Based on snapshot data — yield 4.09%, payout ratio 749%, instrument type stock — Infnits rates LYB's dividend safety profile as mixed (6/10). This is one signal, not a recommendation.
What is LYB's current dividend yield?
LYB has a current dividend yield of 4.09% as of October 29, 2026. Its 5-year average yield is 5.89%.
How is LYB's safety score calculated?
The score combines yield zone (yields above 7% historically carry elevated cut risk), payout ratio (lower is safer), trend vs. 5-year average yield, instrument type (ETFs are inherently more diversified), and size (larger companies have more stable cash flows). Each factor is scored 0-2.5 and summed to a 0-10 result.
Where does this data come from?
Fundamentals are sourced from public market data and refreshed regularly. The "as of" date on each page reflects the snapshot used for the score. For real-time data, check the issuer's investor relations page or your brokerage.
Should I buy LYB based on this score?
No — this is an educational score based on a handful of public signals, not investment advice. Use it as one input among many. For a portfolio-aware analysis with ETF look-through and personalized insights, install the Infnits app.
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