LyondellBasell Industries NV (LYB)

Return on assets (ROA)

		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
Net income (ttm)	US$ in thousands	1,367,000	2,148,000	2,322,000	2,113,000	2,114,000	2,282,000	2,107,000	3,036,000	3,882,000	4,241,000	5,431,000	5,846,000	5,596,000	5,739,000	4,091,000	2,346,000	1,420,000	1,172,000	2,025,000	2,715,000
Total assets	US$ in thousands	35,746,000	37,263,000	37,064,000	36,624,000	37,000,000	36,875,000	36,683,000	36,255,000	36,365,000	36,491,000	37,024,000	37,854,000	36,742,000	38,662,000	37,259,000	35,746,000	35,403,000	31,949,000	31,541,000	31,100,000
ROA		3.82%	5.76%	6.26%	5.77%	5.71%	6.19%	5.74%	8.37%	10.68%	11.62%	14.67%	15.44%	15.23%	14.84%	10.98%	6.56%	4.01%	3.67%	6.42%	8.73%

December 31, 2024 calculation

ROA = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $1,367,000K ÷ $35,746,000K
= 3.82%

The return on assets (ROA) of LyondellBasell Industries NV has shown fluctuating trends over the analyzed periods. From March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2020, the ROA decreased from 8.73% to 4.01%. Subsequently, there was an upward trend in ROA, reaching a peak of 15.44% on March 31, 2022. However, after this peak, the ROA started to decline gradually. By December 31, 2024, the ROA had decreased to 3.82%.

Overall, the ROA indicates the company's ability to generate profits from its assets. The fluctuations in ROA suggest changes in the company's efficiency in utilizing its assets to generate earnings. It is important for stakeholders to monitor these trends to assess the company's operational performance and financial health.