Alto Ingredients Inc (ALTO)vsLyondellBasell Industries NV (LYB)
ALTO
Alto Ingredients Inc
$4.31
+4.36%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $321.75M
LYB
LyondellBasell Industries NV
$77.19
+1.55%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $24.49B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LyondellBasell Industries NV generates 3185% more annual revenue ($30.15B vs $917.93M). ALTO leads profitability with a 1.5% profit margin vs -2.5%. ALTO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.80. ALTO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 47/100 (D+).
ALTO
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
LYB
Hold42
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-154.1%
Fair Value
$1.09
Current Price
$4.31
$3.22 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LYB.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 5.7% — below average capital efficiency
1.5% margin — thin
ROE of -7.0% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 9.2%
Earnings declined 87.7%
Currently unprofitable
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ALTO
The strongest argument for ALTO centers on Price/Book, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.80 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 : ALTO
The primary concerns for ALTO are P/E Ratio, Market Cap, Return on Equity. Thin 1.5% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : LYB
The primary concerns for LYB are Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ALTO profiles as a value stock while LYB is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
LYB carries more volatility with a beta of 0.67 — expect wider price swings.
ALTO is growing revenue faster at -1.9% — sustainability is the question.
LYB generates stronger free cash flow (79M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ALTO scores higher overall (47/100 vs 42/100). 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.
Alto Ingredients Inc
BASIC MATERIALS · SPECIALTY CHEMICALS · USA
Alto Ingredients, Inc. produces and markets specialty alcohols and essential ingredients in the United States. The company is headquartered in Sacramento, California.
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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