DD vs. LYB: DuPont de Nemours vs. LyondellBasell Industries Stock Comparison

November 11, 2026

How do DuPont de Nemours (DD) 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

DuPont de Nemours (DD) and LyondellBasell Industries (LYB) both belong to the Chemicals industry, though DD is classified under Specialty Chemicals while LYB falls under Commodity Chemicals.

Company profile comparison for DuPont de Nemours (DD) and LyondellBasell Industries (LYB)
Profile Item	DD	LYB
Name	DuPont de Nemours, Inc.	LyondellBasell Industries N.V.
Country/Region	United States	Netherlands
GICS Sector	Materials	Materials
GICS Industry Group	Materials	Materials
GICS Industry	Chemicals	Chemicals
GICS Sub-Industry	Specialty Chemicals	Commodity Chemicals
Market Capitalization	19.42 billion USD	19.63 billion USD
Currency	USD	USD
Exchange	NYSE	NYSE
Listing Date	June 1, 1972	April 28, 2010
Security Type	Common Stock	Common Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

LYB

GSPC

DuPont de Nemours (DD) 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 DuPont de Nemours (DD) and LyondellBasell Industries (LYB). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for DuPont de Nemours (DD) and LyondellBasell Industries (LYB). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

Price performance metrics for DuPont de Nemours (DD) and LyondellBasell Industries (LYB)
Metric	DD	LYB
Total Return (1Y)	30.91%	49.52%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)	24.12%	-7.11%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)	10.71%	-1.68%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

LYB

GSPC

DuPont de Nemours (DD) 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 DuPont de Nemours (DD) and LyondellBasell Industries (LYB). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Risk profile metrics for DuPont de Nemours (DD) and LyondellBasell Industries (LYB)
Metric	DD	LYB
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)	30.24%	42.84%
Beta (5Y)	1.02	0.32
Max Drawdown (5Y)	-40.22%	-55.35%
Avg. Volume (3M)	1.09M	3.62M

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

DD 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 DuPont de Nemours (DD) and LyondellBasell Industries (LYB)
Metric	DD	LYB
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)	0.88	1.06
Sortino Ratio (1Y)	1.43	1.63

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Both DuPont de Nemours (DD) at 2.18% and LyondellBasell Industries (LYB) at 12.18% land near their industries’ usual ROE ranges, so capital efficiency looks broadly in line with peers on both sides.

DD

Materials industry group

2.18%

Max: 52.88%
Q3: 19.49%
Median: 8.76%
DD: 2.18%
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%

DuPont de Nemours (DD) vs. LyondellBasell Industries (LYB): A comparison of their ROE against the Materials industry group benchmark.

Net Margin (TTM)

Both DuPont de Nemours (DD) at 4.26% and LyondellBasell Industries (LYB) at 4.05% keep about the typical share of revenue as profit for their industries — neither bottom line stands out from peers.

DD

Materials industry group

4.26%

Max: 38.66%
Q3: 15.98%
Median: 5.28%
DD: 4.26%
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%

DuPont de Nemours (DD) vs. LyondellBasell Industries (LYB): A comparison of their net margin against the Materials industry group benchmark.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Both DuPont de Nemours (DD) at 15.79% and LyondellBasell Industries (LYB) at 13.40% run core operations about as efficiently as their industries’ norm — neither stands out on operating profitability.

DD

Materials industry group

15.79%

Max: 66.70%
Q3: 28.92%
DD: 15.79%
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%

DuPont de Nemours (DD) vs. LyondellBasell Industries (LYB): A comparison of their operating margin against the Materials industry group benchmark.

Profitability Metrics

Profitability metrics for DuPont de Nemours (DD) and LyondellBasell Industries (LYB)
Metric	DD	LYB
ROE (TTM)	2.18%	12.18%
ROA (TTM)	2.16%	5.36%
Net Margin (TTM)	4.26%	4.05%
Operating Margin (TTM)	15.79%	13.40%
Gross Margin (TTM)	35.49%	14.56%

Growth

Revenue Growth

DuPont de Nemours (DD) at 1.93% is around its peer norm for revenue growth, while LyondellBasell Industries (LYB) at -9.71% drops into the bottom quartile, signaling weaker demand or pricing momentum.

DuPont de Nemours (DD) vs. LyondellBasell Industries (LYB): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth

Both DuPont de Nemours (DD) at -211.31% and LyondellBasell Industries (LYB) at -156.39% post bottom-quartile EPS growth versus peers, pointing to weaker earnings momentum than typical rivals.

DuPont de Nemours (DD) vs. LyondellBasell Industries (LYB): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

Growth Metrics

Growth metrics for DuPont de Nemours (DD) and LyondellBasell Industries (LYB)
Metric	DD	LYB
Revenue Growth (YoY)	1.93%	-9.71%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)	-19.27%	-15.77%
EPS Growth (YoY)	-211.31%	-156.39%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)	--	--

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Both DuPont de Nemours (DD) at 2.36 and LyondellBasell Industries (LYB) at 1.78 carry current ratio within their industries’ typical mid-ranges, suggesting balanced short-term liquidity relative to peers.

DD

Materials industry group

2.36

Max: 5.96
Q3: 3.30
DD: 2.36
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

DuPont de Nemours (DD) vs. LyondellBasell Industries (LYB): A comparison of their current ratio against the Materials industry group benchmark.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

DuPont de Nemours (DD) at 0.23 carries an industry-typical debt-to-equity mix, while LyondellBasell Industries (LYB) at 1.21 uses more debt funding than most peers.

DD

Materials industry group

0.23

Max: 1.98
Q3: 0.89
Median: 0.47
DD: 0.23
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

DuPont de Nemours (DD) 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 DuPont de Nemours (DD) and LyondellBasell Industries (LYB)
Metric	DD	LYB
Current Ratio (MRQ)	2.36	1.78
Debt / Equity (MRQ)	0.23	1.21
Net Debt / EBITDA	0.93	2.47

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

DuPont de Nemours (DD) at 1.66% pays an industry-typical yield; LyondellBasell Industries (LYB) at 5.58% is above its entire peer range — the higher number, but one that calls for a look at payout sustainability before treating it as an advantage.

DD

Materials industry group

1.66%

Max: 4.52%
Q3: 1.85%
DD: 1.66%
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%

DuPont de Nemours (DD) vs. LyondellBasell Industries (LYB): A comparison of their dividend yield against the Materials industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Both DuPont de Nemours (DD) at 83.62% and LyondellBasell Industries (LYB) at 83.29% pay out an above-typical share of earnings for their industries, leaving thinner cover if profits dip.

DD

Materials industry group

83.62%

DD: 83.62%
Max: 83.62%
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%

DuPont de Nemours (DD) vs. LyondellBasell Industries (LYB): A comparison of their payout ratio against the Materials industry group benchmark.

Dividend Metrics

Dividend metrics for DuPont de Nemours (DD) and LyondellBasell Industries (LYB)
Metric	DD	LYB
Dividend Yield (TTM)	1.66%	5.58%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)	83.62%	83.29%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

LyondellBasell Industries (LYB) at 14.70 is near its industry’s usual P/E ratio, while DuPont de Nemours (DD) at 51.05 sits in the richer quartile — DD needs stronger growth or earnings quality to justify the premium.

DD

Materials industry group

51.05

Max: 59.00
DD: 51.05
Q3: 32.93
Median: 18.82
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

DuPont de Nemours (DD) 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 DuPont de Nemours (DD) at 2.75 prices around its industry’s middle — LYB costs less per dollar of sales, though read it alongside growth and margins.

DD

Materials industry group

2.75

Max: 9.62
Q3: 4.34
DD: 2.75
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

DuPont de Nemours (DD) vs. LyondellBasell Industries (LYB): A comparison of their P/S ratio against the Materials industry group benchmark.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

On P/B ratio, both DuPont de Nemours (DD) at 1.43 and LyondellBasell Industries (LYB) at 1.74 are valued close to their industries’ norm against book — neither stands out from peers.

DD

Materials industry group

1.43

Max: 6.59
Q3: 3.55
Median: 2.08
DD: 1.43
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

DuPont de Nemours (DD) vs. LyondellBasell Industries (LYB): A comparison of their P/B ratio against the Materials industry group benchmark.

Valuation Metrics

Valuation metrics for DuPont de Nemours (DD) and LyondellBasell Industries (LYB)
Metric	DD	LYB
P/E Ratio (TTM)	51.05	14.70
P/S Ratio (TTM)	2.75	0.61
P/B Ratio (MRQ)	1.43	1.74
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)	24.77%	9.06%