NYSE:LYB · New York Stock Exchange
-$1.78 today
Vol 4.01M · Avg 6.61M
Management
Put operating results in leadership context
Review returns on capital, executive background, insider transactions, and growth quality to judge whether management is compounding value well.
Management quality matters because capital allocation choices determine how much of LyondellBasell Industries N.V. earnings power becomes long-term shareholder value. Use this page to compare LYB returns on capital, executive context, insider transactions, ownership signals, and growth trends against peers, then decide whether leadership appears disciplined, aligned, and capable of compounding through changing market conditions.
Return Metrics
ROE, ROIC & ROA over time
ROE
-7.4%
avg 35.4%
ROIC
-1.1%
avg 13.4%
ROA
-2.2%
avg 10.9%
Analysis
ROIC is currently the strongest return metric at -1.1% versus its period average of 13.4%. 0 of 3 return metrics are above their quality threshold, which helps indicate how efficiently the company turns capital and assets into profit.
Management
Key executives, compensation & ownership
| Name | Title | Compensation | Tenure | Age | Shares Owned | Ownership % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Peter Z. E. Vanacker | Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director | $3.71M | — | 60 | $248,554.00 | 0.08% |
James D. Guilfoyle | Senior Vice President of Olefins & Polyolefins - Europe, Africa, Middle East and India | $2.53M | — | 55 | $0.00 | <0.01% |
Kimberly A. Foley | Executive Vice President of Global Olefins & Polyolefins | $1.53M | — | 59 | $90,290.55 | 0.03% |
Torkel Rhenman | Executive Vice President of Advanced Polymer Solutions | $1.51M | — | 62 | $116,836.00 | 0.04% |
Jeffrey A. Kaplan | Executive VP and Chief People, Culture, Legal & Corporate Affairs Officer | $1.48M | — | 57 | $96,674.00 | 0.03% |
Agustin Izquierdo | Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer | $1.18M | — | 49 | $33,499.00 | 0.01% |
Yvonne van der Laan | Executive Vice President of Sustainable Solutions and Technology Business | — | — | 56 | $7,920.00 | <0.01% |
Matthew D. Hayes | Senior Vice President & Chief Accounting Officer | — | — | 50 | $8,970.30 | <0.01% |
Charity R. Kohl | Corporate Secretary | — | — | — | — | — |
Tracey Campbell | Executive Vice President of Sustainability & Corporate Affairs | — | — | 58 | $0.00 | <0.01% |
Trisha Conley | Executive Vice President of People & Culture | — | — | 59 | $0.00 | <0.01% |
Dale Friedrichs | Executive Vice President, Chief Technology and Safety Officer | — | — | 62 | $63,407.00 | 0.02% |
Aaron Ledet | Executive Vice President of Intermediates & Derivatives and Supply Chain | — | — | 51 | $15,075.53 | <0.01% |
David Dennison | Head of Investor Relations | — | — | — | — | — |
David Kinney | Head of Investor Relations | — | — | — | — | — |
James Malcolm Seward | Executive Vice President & Chief Innovation Officer | — | — | 57 | $0.00 | <0.01% |
Insider Trading
SEC Form 4 transactions — last 12 months
Buys
1
$246,620.90
Sells
8
$28.07M
Net Sentiment
$27.82M
Net selling
Most Active
AI INVESTMENTS HOLDINGS LLC
6 transactions
Analysis
Insiders reported 1 buys worth $246,620.90 and 8 sells worth $28.07M over the last 12 months. That adds up to net selling of $27.82M. AI INVESTMENTS HOLDINGS LLC was the most active insider with 6 transactions.
Growth Analysis
Historical CAGR & forward analyst estimates
| Metric | 10yr | 5yr | 3yr | Fwd Est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | N/A | N/A | +24.9% | -2.2% (13yr)3 analysts |
| Revenue | N/A | N/A | -10.3% | -0.1% (13yr)10 analysts |
| Net Income | N/A | N/A | +16.3% | -3.8% (13yr)10 analysts |
| EBIT | N/A | N/A | +9.4% | -6.8% (13yr)10 analysts |
Analysis
Recent growth has been strongest in EPS at +24.9% over three years. Forward estimates point to Revenue at -0.1% (13yr), giving you a quick check on whether expectations are accelerating or cooling.
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Who manages LYB?
LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB) lists 16 active executives. The top listed executive is Kimberly A. Foley, Executive Vice President of Global Olefins & Polyolefins.
Are LYB insiders buying or selling?
Recent insider activity shows net selling of $27.18M.
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