Stock Analysis on Net

LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (NYSE:LYB)

This company has been moved to the archive! The financial data has not been updated since August 2, 2019.

Analysis of Liquidity Ratios

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Liquidity ratios measure the company ability to meet its short-term obligations.


Liquidity Ratios (Summary)

LyondellBasell Industries N.V., liquidity ratios

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Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017 Dec 31, 2016 Dec 31, 2015 Dec 31, 2014
Current ratio 1.92 2.46 2.11 2.25 2.14
Quick ratio 0.87 1.33 1.07 1.04 1.12
Cash ratio 0.23 0.59 0.45 0.46 0.48

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31).

Liquidity ratio Description The company
Current ratio A liquidity ratio calculated as current assets divided by current liabilities. LyondellBasell Industries N.V. current ratio improved from 2016 to 2017 but then deteriorated significantly from 2017 to 2018.
Quick ratio A liquidity ratio calculated as (cash plus short-term marketable investments plus receivables) divided by current liabilities. LyondellBasell Industries N.V. quick ratio improved from 2016 to 2017 but then deteriorated significantly from 2017 to 2018.
Cash ratio A liquidity ratio calculated as (cash plus short-term marketable investments) divided by current liabilities. LyondellBasell Industries N.V. cash ratio improved from 2016 to 2017 but then deteriorated significantly from 2017 to 2018.

Current Ratio

LyondellBasell Industries N.V., current ratio calculation, comparison to benchmarks

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Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017 Dec 31, 2016 Dec 31, 2015 Dec 31, 2014
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Current assets 10,566 11,738 9,599 9,789 11,645
Current liabilities 5,513 4,777 4,540 4,349 5,437
Liquidity Ratio
Current ratio1 1.92 2.46 2.11 2.25 2.14
Benchmarks
Current Ratio, Competitors2
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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31).

1 2018 Calculation
Current ratio = Current assets ÷ Current liabilities
= 10,566 ÷ 5,513 = 1.92

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Liquidity ratio Description The company
Current ratio A liquidity ratio calculated as current assets divided by current liabilities. LyondellBasell Industries N.V. current ratio improved from 2016 to 2017 but then deteriorated significantly from 2017 to 2018.

Quick Ratio

LyondellBasell Industries N.V., quick ratio calculation, comparison to benchmarks

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Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017 Dec 31, 2016 Dec 31, 2015 Dec 31, 2014
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Cash and cash equivalents 332 1,523 875 924 1,031
Restricted cash 69 5 3 7 2
Short-term investments 892 1,307 1,147 1,064 1,593
Accounts receivable 3,503 3,539 2,842 2,517 3,448
Total quick assets 4,796 6,374 4,867 4,512 6,074
 
Current liabilities 5,513 4,777 4,540 4,349 5,437
Liquidity Ratio
Quick ratio1 0.87 1.33 1.07 1.04 1.12
Benchmarks
Quick Ratio, Competitors2
Linde plc

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31).

1 2018 Calculation
Quick ratio = Total quick assets ÷ Current liabilities
= 4,796 ÷ 5,513 = 0.87

2 Click competitor name to see calculations.

Liquidity ratio Description The company
Quick ratio A liquidity ratio calculated as (cash plus short-term marketable investments plus receivables) divided by current liabilities. LyondellBasell Industries N.V. quick ratio improved from 2016 to 2017 but then deteriorated significantly from 2017 to 2018.

Cash Ratio

LyondellBasell Industries N.V., cash ratio calculation, comparison to benchmarks

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Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017 Dec 31, 2016 Dec 31, 2015 Dec 31, 2014
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Cash and cash equivalents 332 1,523 875 924 1,031
Restricted cash 69 5 3 7 2
Short-term investments 892 1,307 1,147 1,064 1,593
Total cash assets 1,293 2,835 2,025 1,995 2,626
 
Current liabilities 5,513 4,777 4,540 4,349 5,437
Liquidity Ratio
Cash ratio1 0.23 0.59 0.45 0.46 0.48
Benchmarks
Cash Ratio, Competitors2
Linde plc

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31).

1 2018 Calculation
Cash ratio = Total cash assets ÷ Current liabilities
= 1,293 ÷ 5,513 = 0.23

2 Click competitor name to see calculations.

Liquidity ratio Description The company
Cash ratio A liquidity ratio calculated as (cash plus short-term marketable investments) divided by current liabilities. LyondellBasell Industries N.V. cash ratio improved from 2016 to 2017 but then deteriorated significantly from 2017 to 2018.