LyondellBasell Industries N.V. stock research
FY2024 Q3
LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB) Gross Margin — Quarter Ended Sep 30, 2024
Revenue and gross profit both decreased compared to the previous quarter, while cost of revenue increased, resulting in a lower gross margin. Compared to the same quarter last year, revenue was lower but gross profit was stable, and cost of revenue decreased, leading to an improved gross margin.
Gross margin takeaway
Quarter ended Sep 30, 2024 · FY2024 Q3
Revenue and gross profit both decreased compared to the previous quarter, while cost of revenue increased, resulting in a lower gross margin. Compared to the same quarter last year, revenue was lower but gross profit was stable, and cost of revenue decreased, leading to an improved gross margin.
- The gross margin weakened sequentially due to a higher proportion of cost of revenue relative to revenue. The year-over-year improvement in gross margin was driven by a larger reduction in cost of revenue compared to the decline in revenue.
- Compared to the prior quarter, gross margin was lower, reflecting a weakening in profitability from sales. Relative to the same quarter last year, gross margin was higher, indicating a strengthening in cost efficiency.
Gross margin snapshot
The selected quarter's reported revenue, gross profit, direct costs, and margin comparisons.
Gross margin
15.1%
Gross profit
$1.3B
Revenue
$8.6B
Cost of revenue
$7.3B
Quarter-over-quarter change
-1.4 pts
Year-over-year change
+1.5 pts
Quarterly gross margin trend
A four-quarter view of the revenue and direct-cost bridge behind gross margin.
| Period | Revenue | Gross profit | Cost of revenue | Gross margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2023 | $2.2B | $632.0M | $1.5B | 29.3% |
| Mar 31, 2024 | $8.3B | $1.1B | $7.2B | 13.3% |
| Jun 30, 2024 | $8.7B | $1.4B | $7.2B | 16.5% |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $8.6B | $1.3B | $7.3B | 15.1% |
Quarterly comparisons
Compare the selected margin with the preceding quarter and the same fiscal quarter one year earlier.
Previous-quarter change
Jun 30, 2024
-1.4 pts
Year-over-year change
Sep 30, 2023
+1.5 pts
What the margin says
Filing-constrained interpretation of margin direction, comparisons, and what to monitor next.
The gross margin weakened sequentially due to a higher proportion of cost of revenue relative to revenue. The year-over-year improvement in gross margin was driven by a larger reduction in cost of revenue compared to the decline in revenue.
Compared to the prior quarter, gross margin was lower, reflecting a weakening in profitability from sales. Relative to the same quarter last year, gross margin was higher, indicating a strengthening in cost efficiency.
Monitor the trend in cost of revenue relative to revenue, as its movement directly impacts gross margin stability.