Stock Analysis on Net

LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (NYSE:LYB)

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Balance Sheet: Assets 
Quarterly Data

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LyondellBasell Industries N.V., consolidated balance sheet: assets (quarterly data)

US$ in millions

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Jun 30, 2019 Mar 31, 2019 Dec 31, 2018 Sep 30, 2018 Jun 30, 2018 Mar 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017 Sep 30, 2017 Jun 30, 2017 Mar 31, 2017 Dec 31, 2016 Sep 30, 2016 Jun 30, 2016 Mar 31, 2016 Dec 31, 2015 Sep 30, 2015 Jun 30, 2015 Mar 31, 2015 Dec 31, 2014 Sep 30, 2014 Jun 30, 2014 Mar 31, 2014
Cash and cash equivalents 1,279 339 332 521 2,384 1,840 1,523 1,204 734 485 875 740 1,060 1,318 924 1,474 1,325 1,616 1,031 1,185 2,030 2,702
Restricted cash 29 19 69 11 2 5 7 6 1 3 4 4 4 7 1 3 2 2 2 3
Short-term investments 52 423 892 944 933 1,042 1,307 1,295 1,278 1,176 1,147 1,090 1,023 1,332 1,064 1,602 1,989 1,478 1,593 1,544 1,299 1,402
Trade, net 3,576 3,508 3,355 3,883 3,699 3,642 3,359 3,097 2,904 3,117 2,716 2,702 2,633 2,508 2,363 2,724 3,179 2,903 3,226 3,898 3,993 3,893
Related parties 182 172 148 204 190 217 180 178 182 175 126 150 173 175 154 200 194 186 222 207 271 248
Accounts receivable 3,758 3,680 3,503 4,087 3,889 3,859 3,539 3,275 3,086 3,292 2,842 2,852 2,806 2,683 2,517 2,924 3,373 3,089 3,448 4,105 4,264 4,141
Inventories 4,685 4,496 4,515 4,596 4,096 4,257 4,217 4,177 4,007 3,875 3,809 4,015 4,009 3,978 4,051 4,138 4,179 4,267 4,517 5,359 5,326 5,589
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 1,285 1,329 1,255 1,224 1,045 1,070 1,147 1,104 964 852 923 852 1,081 1,009 1,226 1,059 1,121 1,195 1,054 739 784 1,156
Current assets 11,088 10,286 10,566 11,383 12,349 12,068 11,738 11,062 10,075 9,681 9,599 9,553 9,983 10,324 9,789 11,198 11,990 11,647 11,645 12,932 13,705 14,993
Operating lease assets 1,560 1,534
Property, plant and equipment at cost 19,989 19,244 18,701 18,116 17,164 17,057 16,570 16,039 15,548 15,118 14,635 14,563 14,047 13,558 12,910 12,602 12,236 11,769 12,050 11,784 11,835 11,453
Accumulated depreciation (6,704) (6,447) (6,224) (6,094) (5,854) (5,808) (5,573) (5,302) (4,997) (4,757) (4,498) (4,506) (4,366) (4,185) (3,919) (3,809) (3,600) (3,339) (3,292) (3,184) (3,095) (2,897)
Property, plant and equipment, net 13,285 12,797 12,477 12,022 11,310 11,249 10,997 10,737 10,551 10,361 10,137 10,057 9,681 9,373 8,991 8,793 8,636 8,430 8,758 8,600 8,740 8,556
Investment in PO joint ventures 489 464 469 440 429 424 420 428 423 409 415 399 390 398 397 357 357 373 384 397 418 424
Equity investments 1,599 1,650 1,611 1,688 1,599 1,767 1,635 1,644 1,595 1,672 1,575 1,681 1,610 1,734 1,608 1,602 1,612 1,581 1,636 1,690 1,702 1,693
Other investments and long-term receivables 24 23 23 20 22 22 17 19 18 20 20 17 18 18 122 125 126 38 44 54 58 62
Investments and long-term receivables 2,112 2,137 2,103 2,148 2,050 2,213 2,072 2,091 2,036 2,101 2,010 2,097 2,018 2,150 2,127 2,084 2,095 1,992 2,064 2,141 2,178 2,179
Goodwill 1,848 1,803 1,814 1,819 562 578 570 570 559 531 528 543 542 548 536 543 543 533 566 576 602 605
Intangible assets, net 892 945 965 982 528 567 568 480 499 517 550 562 588 618 640 644 671 695 769 799 838 870
Other assets 386 387 353 342 224 221 261 303 398 577 618 607 623 559 674 673 670 709 481 583 593 624
Noncurrent assets 20,083 19,603 17,712 17,313 14,674 14,828 14,468 14,181 14,043 14,087 13,843 13,866 13,452 13,248 12,968 12,737 12,615 12,359 12,638 12,699 12,951 12,834
Total assets 31,171 29,889 28,278 28,696 27,023 26,896 26,206 25,243 24,118 23,768 23,442 23,419 23,435 23,572 22,757 23,935 24,605 24,006 24,283 25,631 26,656 27,827

Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2018-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2018-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2018-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2017-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2017-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2017-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2016-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2016-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2016-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2015-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2015-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2015-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2014-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2014-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2014-03-31).


The analysis of the quarterly financial data reveals several trends in the company’s liquidity, asset management, and overall financial position over the observed periods.

Liquidity Trends

Cash and cash equivalents experienced notable volatility, with a marked decline from early 2014 through 2016, reaching a low point around September 2016. Subsequently, there was a recovery trend through 2017 and into early 2018, peaking significantly in the first quarter of 2018 before dropping sharply by mid-2018 and the first half of 2019.

Restricted cash remained generally low with sporadic fluctuations, including a considerable spike in the first quarter of 2019. Short-term investments showed a general downward trend starting from 2014 highs, particularly steep after mid-2018, culminating in very low levels by mid-2019.

Receivables and Inventory Trends

Accounts receivable and trade net values initially declined through 2014 and 2015 but showed a recovery and growth trend from 2016 onward, indicating an increase in sales or credit extensions. Trade net values demonstrated steady growth from early 2017 through early 2019.

Inventories followed a decreasing trend through 2015 but increased gradually from 2016, with peaks in late 2018 and early 2019, suggesting higher stock levels that could either indicate anticipated demand or slower inventory turnover.

Prepaid expenses and other current assets fluctuated but overall increased from 2014 lows to peak around 2019, implying higher upfront expenses or changes in accounting for current assets.

Property, Plant, and Equipment (PP&E)

There was a consistent increase in property, plant, and equipment at cost throughout the periods, reflecting ongoing capital investments and expansions. Accumulated depreciation increased steadily, indicating aging assets or higher usage.

Net PP&E values showed a gradual increase over the years, suggesting that new investments outweighed depreciation, thus the asset base has been growing consistently, enhancing production or operational capacity.

Investments and Noncurrent Assets

Investments in joint ventures and equity investments exhibited relatively stable values with minor fluctuations, reflecting steady portfolio maintenance without significant divestitures or acquisitions.

Goodwill remained fairly stable until early 2018, when it nearly tripled, pointing to a potentially significant acquisition or revaluation occurring at that time. Intangible assets showed a gradual decline until a marked increase in 2018, aligned with the increase in goodwill, which may indicate acquisition-related intangible recognitions.

Other and long-term assets increased modestly but showed no dramatic changes, supporting the view of steady long-term asset management.

Overall, noncurrent assets exhibited a slow, consistent increase, confirming ongoing investments in long-term resources.

Total Assets and Asset Quality

Total assets decreased from early 2014 to late 2015, reflecting declines in current assets and potential asset disposals. From 2016 onward, total assets showed a recovering and growing trend, reaching a peak by mid-2019 considerably higher than the earliest periods.

This increase is driven mainly by growth in PP&E, goodwill, intangible assets, and overall noncurrent assets.

In summary, the financial data indicates an initial period of contraction or asset reduction followed by renewed investment and asset growth. The liquidity position showed significant volatility, with cash and equivalents and short-term investments declining toward 2019. However, the increase in receivables, inventories, PP&E, and goodwill suggest strategic growth initiatives, possibly acquisitions and capacity expansions. The spike in goodwill and intangible assets in 2018 particularly indicates a transformative acquisition or revaluation event. The overall asset base has expanded by mid-2019, indicating a focus on strengthening long-term operational capabilities despite short-term liquidity fluctuations.


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