KGC vs. LYB: Kinross Gold vs. LyondellBasell Industries Stock Comparison

November 11, 2026

How do Kinross Gold (KGC) 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

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

Company profile comparison for Kinross Gold (KGC) and LyondellBasell Industries (LYB)
Profile Item	KGC	LYB
Name	Kinross Gold Corporation	LyondellBasell Industries N.V.
Country/Region	Canada	Netherlands
GICS Sector	Materials	Materials
GICS Industry Group	Materials	Materials
GICS Industry	Metals & Mining	Chemicals
GICS Sub-Industry	Gold	Commodity Chemicals
Market Capitalization	26.20 billion USD	19.63 billion USD
Currency	USD	USD
Exchange	NYSE	NYSE
Listing Date	March 17, 1981	April 28, 2010
Security Type	Common Stock	Common Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

KGC

LYB

GSPC

Kinross Gold (KGC) 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 Kinross Gold (KGC) and LyondellBasell Industries (LYB). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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

Performance Metrics

Price performance metrics for Kinross Gold (KGC) and LyondellBasell Industries (LYB)
Metric	KGC	LYB
Total Return (1Y)	-6.33%	49.52%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)	63.07%	-7.11%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)	31.69%	-1.68%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

KGC

LYB

GSPC

Kinross Gold (KGC) 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 Kinross Gold (KGC) and LyondellBasell Industries (LYB). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Risk profile metrics for Kinross Gold (KGC) and LyondellBasell Industries (LYB)
Metric	KGC	LYB
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)	54.45%	42.84%
Beta (5Y)	0.79	0.32
Max Drawdown (5Y)	-55.22%	-55.35%
Avg. Volume (3M)	8.04M	3.62M

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

KGC 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 Kinross Gold (KGC) and LyondellBasell Industries (LYB)
Metric	KGC	LYB
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)	-0.19	1.06
Sortino Ratio (1Y)	-0.27	1.63

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Kinross Gold (KGC) at 35.31% sits in the top ROE quartile, while LyondellBasell Industries (LYB) at 12.18% is closer to the peer norm — stronger capital efficiency for KGC.

KGC

Materials industry group

35.31%

Max: 52.88%
KGC: 35.31%
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%

Kinross Gold (KGC) vs. LyondellBasell Industries (LYB): A comparison of their ROE against the Materials industry group benchmark.

Net Margin (TTM)

Kinross Gold (KGC) at 37.63% retains a top-quartile share of revenue as profit, ahead of LyondellBasell Industries (LYB) at 4.05%, which keeps about the industry-typical share.

KGC

Materials industry group

37.63%

Max: 38.66%
KGC: 37.63%
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%

Kinross Gold (KGC) vs. LyondellBasell Industries (LYB): A comparison of their net margin against the Materials industry group benchmark.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Kinross Gold (KGC) at 45.59% operates in the top operating margin quartile, ahead of LyondellBasell Industries (LYB) at 13.40%, which runs around its industry’s norm.

KGC

Materials industry group

45.59%

Max: 66.70%
KGC: 45.59%
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%

Kinross Gold (KGC) vs. LyondellBasell Industries (LYB): A comparison of their operating margin against the Materials industry group benchmark.

Profitability Metrics

Profitability metrics for Kinross Gold (KGC) and LyondellBasell Industries (LYB)
Metric	KGC	LYB
ROE (TTM)	35.31%	12.18%
ROA (TTM)	20.64%	5.36%
Net Margin (TTM)	37.63%	4.05%
Operating Margin (TTM)	45.59%	13.40%
Gross Margin (TTM)	68.61%	14.56%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Kinross Gold (KGC) at 36.95% 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.

Kinross Gold (KGC) vs. LyondellBasell Industries (LYB): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth

Kinross Gold (KGC) at 153.25% 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.

Kinross Gold (KGC) vs. LyondellBasell Industries (LYB): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

Growth Metrics

Growth metrics for Kinross Gold (KGC) and LyondellBasell Industries (LYB)
Metric	KGC	LYB
Revenue Growth (YoY)	36.95%	-9.71%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)	26.84%	-15.77%
EPS Growth (YoY)	153.25%	-156.39%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)	--	--

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Both Kinross Gold (KGC) at 2.87 and LyondellBasell Industries (LYB) at 1.78 carry current ratio within their industries’ typical mid-ranges, suggesting balanced short-term liquidity relative to peers.

KGC

Materials industry group

2.87

Max: 5.96
Q3: 3.30
KGC: 2.87
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

Kinross Gold (KGC) vs. LyondellBasell Industries (LYB): A comparison of their current ratio against the Materials industry group benchmark.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Kinross Gold (KGC) at 0.07 keeps leverage in the lower quartile, while LyondellBasell Industries (LYB) at 1.21 sits in the higher-leverage quartile.

KGC

Materials industry group

0.07

Max: 1.98
Q3: 0.89
Median: 0.47
Q1: 0.13
KGC: 0.07
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

Kinross Gold (KGC) 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 Kinross Gold (KGC) and LyondellBasell Industries (LYB)
Metric	KGC	LYB
Current Ratio (MRQ)	2.87	1.78
Debt / Equity (MRQ)	0.07	1.21
Net Debt / EBITDA	-0.35	2.47

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Kinross Gold (KGC) at 0.74% 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.

KGC

Materials industry group

0.74%

Max: 4.52%
Q3: 1.85%
KGC: 0.74%
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%

Kinross Gold (KGC) vs. LyondellBasell Industries (LYB): A comparison of their dividend yield against the Materials industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Kinross Gold (KGC) at 5.87% pays out a band-typical share of earnings, while LyondellBasell Industries (LYB) at 83.29% distributes more than its industry norm — less retained, thinner cover.

KGC

Materials industry group

5.87%

Max: 83.62%
Q3: 41.37%
Median: 9.54%
KGC: 5.87%
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%

Kinross Gold (KGC) vs. LyondellBasell Industries (LYB): A comparison of their payout ratio against the Materials industry group benchmark.

Dividend Metrics

Dividend metrics for Kinross Gold (KGC) and LyondellBasell Industries (LYB)
Metric	KGC	LYB
Dividend Yield (TTM)	0.74%	5.58%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)	5.87%	83.29%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Kinross Gold (KGC) at 8.42 sits in the cheaper P/E ratio quartile, while LyondellBasell Industries (LYB) at 14.70 is closer to its industry’s usual earnings multiple — a discount for KGC, though growth and earnings durability still matter.

KGC

Materials industry group

8.42

Max: 59.00
Q3: 32.93
Median: 18.82
Q1: 11.96
KGC: 8.42
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

Kinross Gold (KGC) 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 Kinross Gold (KGC) at 3.10 prices around its industry’s middle — LYB costs less per dollar of sales, though read it alongside growth and margins.

KGC

Materials industry group

3.10

Max: 9.62
Q3: 4.34
KGC: 3.10
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

Kinross Gold (KGC) 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 Kinross Gold (KGC) at 2.63 and LyondellBasell Industries (LYB) at 1.74 are valued close to their industries’ norm against book — neither stands out from peers.

KGC

Materials industry group

2.63

Max: 6.59
Q3: 3.55
KGC: 2.63
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

Kinross Gold (KGC) vs. LyondellBasell Industries (LYB): A comparison of their P/B ratio against the Materials industry group benchmark.

Valuation Metrics

Valuation metrics for Kinross Gold (KGC) and LyondellBasell Industries (LYB)
Metric	KGC	LYB
P/E Ratio (TTM)	8.42	14.70
P/S Ratio (TTM)	3.10	0.61
P/B Ratio (MRQ)	2.63	1.74
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)	9.40%	9.06%