AU vs. LYB: AngloGold Ashanti vs. LyondellBasell Industries Stock Comparison

November 11, 2026

How do AngloGold Ashanti (AU) and LyondellBasell Industries (LYB) stack up? This page sets them side by side across company profile, performance and risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividends, and valuation, with selected fundamentals also measured against each stock's industry-group peers.

Company Profile

AngloGold Ashanti (AU) and LyondellBasell Industries (LYB) both fall under the Materials industry group, but AU is classified in Metals & Mining while LYB is classified in Chemicals.

Company profile comparison for AngloGold Ashanti (AU) and LyondellBasell Industries (LYB)
Profile Item	AU	LYB
Name	AngloGold Ashanti plc	LyondellBasell Industries N.V.
Country/Region	United States	Netherlands
GICS Sector	Materials	Materials
GICS Industry Group	Materials	Materials
GICS Industry	Metals & Mining	Chemicals
GICS Sub-Industry	Gold	Commodity Chemicals
Market Capitalization	47.04 billion USD	19.63 billion USD
Currency	USD	USD
Exchange	NYSE	NYSE
Listing Date	August 5, 1998	April 28, 2010
Security Type	Common Stock	Common Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

LYB

GSPC

AngloGold Ashanti (AU) vs. LyondellBasell Industries (LYB), with S&P 500 (GSPC) for reference: Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Trailing Returns

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Trailing total returns for AngloGold Ashanti (AU) and LyondellBasell Industries (LYB). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for AngloGold Ashanti (AU) and LyondellBasell Industries (LYB). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

Price performance metrics for AngloGold Ashanti (AU) and LyondellBasell Industries (LYB)
Metric	AU	LYB
Total Return (1Y)	47.97%	49.52%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)	87.34%	-7.11%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)	42.76%	-1.68%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

LYB

GSPC

AngloGold Ashanti (AU) vs. LyondellBasell Industries (LYB), with S&P 500 (GSPC) for reference: Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Return Distribution

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Distribution of monthly total returns for AngloGold Ashanti (AU) and LyondellBasell Industries (LYB). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Risk profile metrics for AngloGold Ashanti (AU) and LyondellBasell Industries (LYB)
Metric	AU	LYB
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)	60.11%	42.84%
Beta (5Y)	0.67	0.32
Max Drawdown (5Y)	-51.75%	-55.35%
Avg. Volume (3M)	2.54M	3.62M

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

AU and LYB are plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. The dashed Capital Allocation Line runs from the risk-free rate through the shared industry median.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

Risk-adjusted metrics for AngloGold Ashanti (AU) and LyondellBasell Industries (LYB)
Metric	AU	LYB
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)	0.73	1.06
Sortino Ratio (1Y)	1.07	1.63

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

AngloGold Ashanti (AU) at 44.33% sits in the top ROE quartile, while LyondellBasell Industries (LYB) at 12.18% is closer to the peer norm — stronger capital efficiency for AU.

AU

Materials industry group

44.33%

Max: 52.88%
AU: 44.33%
Q3: 19.49%
Median: 8.76%
Q1: -3.41%
Min: -32.81%

LYB

Materials industry group

12.18%

Max: 52.88%
Q3: 19.49%
LYB: 12.18%
Median: 8.76%
Q1: -3.41%
Min: -32.81%

AngloGold Ashanti (AU) vs. LyondellBasell Industries (LYB): A comparison of their ROE against the Materials industry group benchmark.

Net Margin (TTM)

AngloGold Ashanti (AU) at 32.64% retains a top-quartile share of revenue as profit, ahead of LyondellBasell Industries (LYB) at 4.05%, which keeps about the industry-typical share.

AU

Materials industry group

32.64%

Max: 38.66%
AU: 32.64%
Q3: 15.98%
Median: 5.28%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: -20.40%

LYB

Materials industry group

4.05%

Max: 38.66%
Q3: 15.98%
Median: 5.28%
LYB: 4.05%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: -20.40%

AngloGold Ashanti (AU) vs. LyondellBasell Industries (LYB): A comparison of their net margin against the Materials industry group benchmark.

Operating Margin (TTM)

AngloGold Ashanti (AU) at 45.36% operates in the top operating margin quartile, ahead of LyondellBasell Industries (LYB) at 13.40%, which runs around its industry’s norm.

AU

Materials industry group

45.36%

Max: 66.70%
AU: 45.36%
Q3: 28.92%
Median: 12.56%
Q1: 3.28%
Min: -14.07%

LYB

Materials industry group

13.40%

Max: 66.70%
Q3: 28.92%
LYB: 13.40%
Median: 12.56%
Q1: 3.28%
Min: -14.07%

AngloGold Ashanti (AU) vs. LyondellBasell Industries (LYB): A comparison of their operating margin against the Materials industry group benchmark.

Profitability Metrics

Profitability metrics for AngloGold Ashanti (AU) and LyondellBasell Industries (LYB)
Metric	AU	LYB
ROE (TTM)	44.33%	12.18%
ROA (TTM)	24.39%	5.36%
Net Margin (TTM)	32.64%	4.05%
Operating Margin (TTM)	45.36%	13.40%
Gross Margin (TTM)	54.84%	14.56%

Growth

Revenue Growth

AngloGold Ashanti (AU) at 70.78% sits in the top revenue growth quartile, while LyondellBasell Industries (LYB) at -9.71% is in the bottom quartile, showing a clear gap in revenue momentum.

AngloGold Ashanti (AU) vs. LyondellBasell Industries (LYB): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth

AngloGold Ashanti (AU) at 122.32% sits in the top EPS growth quartile, while LyondellBasell Industries (LYB) at -156.39% is in the bottom quartile, showing a clear gap in earnings momentum.

AngloGold Ashanti (AU) vs. LyondellBasell Industries (LYB): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

Growth Metrics

Growth metrics for AngloGold Ashanti (AU) and LyondellBasell Industries (LYB)
Metric	AU	LYB
Revenue Growth (YoY)	70.78%	-9.71%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)	30.02%	-15.77%
EPS Growth (YoY)	122.32%	-156.39%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)	93.95%	--

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Both AngloGold Ashanti (AU) at 2.55 and LyondellBasell Industries (LYB) at 1.78 carry current ratio within their industries’ typical mid-ranges, suggesting balanced short-term liquidity relative to peers.

AU

Materials industry group

2.55

Max: 5.96
Q3: 3.30
AU: 2.55
Median: 2.24
Q1: 1.45
Min: 0.16

LYB

Materials industry group

1.78

Max: 5.96
Q3: 3.30
Median: 2.24
LYB: 1.78
Q1: 1.45
Min: 0.16

AngloGold Ashanti (AU) vs. LyondellBasell Industries (LYB): A comparison of their current ratio against the Materials industry group benchmark.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

AngloGold Ashanti (AU) at 0.16 carries an industry-typical debt-to-equity mix, while LyondellBasell Industries (LYB) at 1.21 uses more debt funding than most peers.

AU

Materials industry group

0.16

Max: 1.98
Q3: 0.89
Median: 0.47
AU: 0.16
Q1: 0.13
Min: 0.00

LYB

Materials industry group

1.21

Max: 1.98
LYB: 1.21
Q3: 0.89
Median: 0.47
Q1: 0.13
Min: 0.00

AngloGold Ashanti (AU) vs. LyondellBasell Industries (LYB): A comparison of their debt-to-equity ratio against the Materials industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength Metrics

Financial strength metrics for AngloGold Ashanti (AU) and LyondellBasell Industries (LYB)
Metric	AU	LYB
Current Ratio (MRQ)	2.55	1.78
Debt / Equity (MRQ)	0.16	1.21
Net Debt / EBITDA	-0.17	2.47

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Both AngloGold Ashanti (AU) at 4.88% and LyondellBasell Industries (LYB) at 5.58% yield above their industries’ entire benchmark ranges — high enough that dividend safety, not income, becomes the first question.

AU

Materials industry group

4.88%

AU: 4.88%
Max: 4.52%
Q3: 1.85%
Median: 0.38%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

LYB

Materials industry group

5.58%

LYB: 5.58%
Max: 4.52%
Q3: 1.85%
Median: 0.38%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

AngloGold Ashanti (AU) vs. LyondellBasell Industries (LYB): A comparison of their dividend yield against the Materials industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Both AngloGold Ashanti (AU) at 58.78% and LyondellBasell Industries (LYB) at 83.29% pay out an above-typical share of earnings for their industries, leaving thinner cover if profits dip.

AU

Materials industry group

58.78%

Max: 83.62%
AU: 58.78%
Q3: 41.37%
Median: 9.54%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

LYB

Materials industry group

83.29%

Max: 83.62%
LYB: 83.29%
Q3: 41.37%
Median: 9.54%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

AngloGold Ashanti (AU) vs. LyondellBasell Industries (LYB): A comparison of their payout ratio against the Materials industry group benchmark.

Dividend Metrics

Dividend metrics for AngloGold Ashanti (AU) and LyondellBasell Industries (LYB)
Metric	AU	LYB
Dividend Yield (TTM)	4.88%	5.58%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)	58.78%	83.29%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Both AngloGold Ashanti (AU) at 12.09 and LyondellBasell Industries (LYB) at 14.70 land around their industries’ usual P/E ratio levels — neither is getting a clear earnings-multiple discount or premium versus peers.

AU

Materials industry group

12.09

Max: 59.00
Q3: 32.93
Median: 18.82
AU: 12.09
Q1: 11.96
Min: 3.93

LYB

Materials industry group

14.70

Max: 59.00
Q3: 32.93
Median: 18.82
LYB: 14.70
Q1: 11.96
Min: 3.93

AngloGold Ashanti (AU) vs. LyondellBasell Industries (LYB): A comparison of their P/E ratio against the Materials industry group benchmark.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

LyondellBasell Industries (LYB) at 0.61 sits in the cheaper P/S ratio quartile while AngloGold Ashanti (AU) at 3.91 prices around its industry’s middle — LYB costs less per dollar of sales, though read it alongside growth and margins.

AU

Materials industry group

3.91

Max: 9.62
Q3: 4.34
AU: 3.91
Median: 1.87
Q1: 0.73
Min: 0.00

LYB

Materials industry group

0.61

Max: 9.62
Q3: 4.34
Median: 1.87
Q1: 0.73
LYB: 0.61
Min: 0.00

AngloGold Ashanti (AU) vs. LyondellBasell Industries (LYB): A comparison of their P/S ratio against the Materials industry group benchmark.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

LyondellBasell Industries (LYB) at 1.74 is valued about in line with its industry on P/B ratio, while AngloGold Ashanti (AU) at 5.01 carries an above-peer premium to book — AU is pricier on assets.

AU

Materials industry group

5.01

Max: 6.59
AU: 5.01
Q3: 3.55
Median: 2.08
Q1: 1.26
Min: -0.17

LYB

Materials industry group

1.74

Max: 6.59
Q3: 3.55
Median: 2.08
LYB: 1.74
Q1: 1.26
Min: -0.17

AngloGold Ashanti (AU) vs. LyondellBasell Industries (LYB): A comparison of their P/B ratio against the Materials industry group benchmark.

Valuation Metrics

Valuation metrics for AngloGold Ashanti (AU) and LyondellBasell Industries (LYB)
Metric	AU	LYB
P/E Ratio (TTM)	12.09	14.70
P/S Ratio (TTM)	3.91	0.61
P/B Ratio (MRQ)	5.01	1.74
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)	7.61%	9.06%