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). Read LyondellBasell Industries NV debt and liabilities for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.
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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. Explore LYB capex reinvestment rate to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
Annual Free Cash Flow Generation for LyondellBasell Industries NV (2007–2025)
Year-by-year Free Cash Flow Generation Index for LyondellBasell Industries NV. For the full company profile including market capitalisation, see LYB market cap.
| 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 | — |