Is LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 67.7% / 30% | 15.9% / 30% | 13.0% / 30% | 0.32% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 67.7% / 33% | 15.9% / 33% | 13.0% / 33% | 0.32% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 43.0% / 33% | 10.1% / 33% | 8.3% / 33% | 0.32% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 67.7% / 33% | 15.9% / 33% | 13.0% / 33% | 0.32% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 43.0% / 33% | 10.1% / 33% | 8.3% / 50% | 0.32% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 9.0% | |
| Operating Margin | -0.9% | |
| Net Margin | -2.5% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | -6.9% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 1.7% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $2.3B |
| Free Cash Flow | $384M |
| Total Debt | $14.6B |
| Debt-to-Equity | 144.2 |
| Current Ratio | 1.8 |
| Total Assets | $34.0B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $77.72 |
| 50-Day MA | $60.57 |
| 200-Day MA | $53.65 |
| Avg Volume | 7.7M |
| Beta | 0.7 |
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52-Week Range
$41.58
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About LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB)
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 London, the United Kingdom.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), LyondellBasell Industries N.V. is Not Halal. The company fails one or more screening criteria. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.
What is LyondellBasell Industries N.V.'s debt ratio?
LyondellBasell Industries N.V.'s debt ratio is 67.7% under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%. Under MSCI and FTSE (which use total assets as the denominator), the debt ratio is 43.0%.
What are LyondellBasell Industries N.V.'s key financial metrics?
LyondellBasell Industries N.V. has a market capitalization of $25.9B, and revenue of $30.2B. The company maintains a gross margin of 9.0% and a net margin of -2.5%. Return on equity stands at -6.9%.
How often is the screening data updated?
Our screening data is updated regularly using the latest available financial statements and market data. Stock prices and market caps are refreshed frequently, while financial statements are updated quarterly when companies report earnings.
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