LyondellBasell Industries NV (LYB) — Free Cash Flow Generation Index
LyondellBasell Industries NV (LYB) has a Free Cash Flow Generation Index of 1.95x as of December 2025. Free cash flow of $2.94 Billion represents 2% of operating cash flow ($1.51 Billion). Explore LYB capex to operating cash flow ratio to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
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LyondellBasell Industries NV Free Cash Flow Generation Index (2007–2025)
Historical FCF Generation Index trend for LyondellBasell Industries NV across 18 annual periods. For the full cash flow conversion analysis, see LYB cash flow conversion.
Annual Free Cash Flow Generation for LyondellBasell Industries NV (2007–2025)
Year-by-year Free Cash Flow Generation Index for LyondellBasell Industries NV. Check LYB cash reinvestment to operating cash ratio to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.
| Year | FCG Index | Free Cash Flow (USD) | Operating CF | Capital Expenditures | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.17x | $384.00 Million | $2.26 Billion | $1.88 Billion | ▼ -67.3% |
| 2024 | 0.52x | $1.98 Billion | $3.82 Billion | $1.84 Billion | ▼ -24.9% |
| 2023 | 0.69x | $3.41 Billion | $4.94 Billion | $1.53 Billion | ▼ -0.1% |
| 2022 | 0.69x | $4.23 Billion | $6.12 Billion | $1.89 Billion | ▼ -7.3% |
| 2021 | 0.75x | $5.74 Billion | $7.70 Billion | $1.96 Billion | ▲ +74.2% |
| 2020 | 0.43x | $1.46 Billion | $3.40 Billion | $1.95 Billion | ▼ -6.3% |
| 2019 | 0.46x | $2.27 Billion | $4.96 Billion | $2.69 Billion | ▼ -25.7% |
| 2018 | 0.62x | $3.37 Billion | $5.47 Billion | $2.10 Billion | ▼ -12.5% |
| 2017 | 0.70x | $3.66 Billion | $5.21 Billion | $1.55 Billion | ▲ +17.2% |
| 2016 | 0.60x | $3.36 Billion | $5.61 Billion | $2.24 Billion | ▼ -20.4% |
| 2015 | 0.75x | $4.40 Billion | $5.84 Billion | $1.44 Billion | ▲ +0.2% |
| 2014 | 0.75x | $4.55 Billion | $6.05 Billion | $1.50 Billion | ▲ +11.1% |
| 2013 | 0.68x | $3.27 Billion | $4.83 Billion | $1.56 Billion | ▼ -13.0% |
| 2012 | 0.78x | $3.73 Billion | $4.79 Billion | $1.06 Billion | ▲ +22.8% |
| 2011 | 0.63x | $1.82 Billion | $2.87 Billion | $1.05 Billion | ▼ -3.6% |
| 2010 | 0.66x | $1.33 Billion | $2.02 Billion | $692.00 Million | ▲ +696.4% |
| 2008 | 0.08x | $90.00 Million | $1.09 Billion | $1.00 Billion | ▼ -87.3% |
| 2007 | 0.65x | $769.00 Million | $1.18 Billion | $411.00 Million | — |