Albemarle Corp (ALB)vsLyondellBasell Industries NV (LYB)
ALB
Albemarle Corp
$181.39
+2.45%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $20.87B
LYB
LyondellBasell Industries NV
$77.19
+1.55%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $24.49B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LyondellBasell Industries NV generates 486% more annual revenue ($30.15B vs $5.14B). LYB leads profitability with a -2.5% profit margin vs -9.9%. ALB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.14. LYB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 42/100 (D).
ALB
Hold42
out of 100
Grade: D
LYB
Hold42
out of 100
Grade: D
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
15.9% revenue growth
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Grey zone — moderate risk
Operating margin of 2.3%
ROE of -4.7% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 66.2%
ROE of -7.0% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 9.2%
Earnings declined 87.7%
Currently unprofitable
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ALB
The strongest argument for ALB centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 15.9% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.14 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : LYB
The strongest argument for LYB centers on Price/Book. PEG of 1.47 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : ALB
The primary concerns for ALB are Altman Z-Score, Operating Margin, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : LYB
The primary concerns for LYB are Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ALB profiles as a growth stock while LYB is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
ALB carries more volatility with a beta of 1.48 — expect wider price swings.
ALB is growing revenue faster at 15.9% — sustainability is the question.
ALB generates stronger free cash flow (233M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ALB scores higher overall (42/100 vs 42/100) and 15.9% revenue growth. Both earn "Hold" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Albemarle Corp
BASIC MATERIALS · SPECIALTY CHEMICALS · USA
Albemarle Corporation is a fine chemical manufacturing company based in Charlotte, North Carolina.
LyondellBasell Industries NV
BASIC MATERIALS · SPECIALTY CHEMICALS · USA
LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (NYSE: LYB) is a Dutch-domiciled multinational chemical company with American and British roots, incorporated in the Netherlands, with U.S. operations headquarters in Houston, Texas, and offices in London, UK. The company is the largest licensor of polyethylene and polypropylene technologies. It also produces ethylene, propylene, polyolefins, and oxyfuels.
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