LyondellBasell Industries NV (LYB)
Gross profit margin
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 4,478,000 | 5,413,000 | 5,619,000 | 5,701,000 | 5,954,000 | 5,119,000 | 4,833,000 | 5,966,000 | 6,604,000 | 7,650,000 | 9,079,000 | 9,393,000 | 8,776,000 | 8,105,000 | 6,405,000 | 4,172,000 | 3,394,000 | 3,304,000 | 3,866,000 | 4,720,000 |
| Revenue (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 40,368,000 | 41,496,000 | 41,799,000 | 41,564,000 | 41,803,000 | 41,384,000 | 43,009,000 | 47,541,000 | 50,451,000 | 53,075,000 | 53,525,000 | 50,248,000 | 46,173,000 | 41,280,000 | 35,356,000 | 29,341,000 | 27,753,000 | 27,995,000 | 29,941,000 | 33,443,000 |
| Gross profit margin | 11.09% | 13.04% | 13.44% | 13.72% | 14.24% | 12.37% | 11.24% | 12.55% | 13.09% | 14.41% | 16.96% | 18.69% | 19.01% | 19.63% | 18.12% | 14.22% | 12.23% | 11.80% | 12.91% | 14.11% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Gross profit margin = Gross profit (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $4,478,000K ÷ $40,368,000K
= 11.09%
The gross profit margin of LyondellBasell Industries NV fluctuated over the period from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. The gross profit margin reflects the percentage of revenue that exceeds the cost of goods sold.
The trend in the gross profit margin shows a general decline from 14.11% on March 31, 2020, to 11.09% on December 31, 2024. There are periods of increase, such as the notable rise from June 30, 2021 (18.12%), to September 30, 2021 (19.63%), indicating improved profitability during that time frame. However, the margin then decreased to 11.24% on June 30, 2023, before recovering slightly.
The analysis suggests that LyondellBasell Industries NV experienced fluctuations in its ability to generate profit from its core operations over the period. The decline in the gross profit margin could be attributed to various factors, such as changes in input costs, pricing pressures, or shifts in product mix.
Investors and stakeholders should closely monitor the company's gross profit margin along with other financial indicators to assess its operational efficiency and overall financial health.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2024
See also:
LyondellBasell Industries NV Gross Profit Margin (Quarterly Data)