Balchem Corporation (BCPC)vsLyondellBasell Industries NV (LYB)
BCPC
Balchem Corporation
$166.96
+0.63%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $5.37B
LYB
LyondellBasell Industries NV
$77.19
+1.55%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $24.49B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LyondellBasell Industries NV generates 2807% more annual revenue ($30.15B vs $1.04B). BCPC leads profitability with a 14.9% profit margin vs -2.5%. LYB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.47. BCPC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 52/100 (C-).
BCPC
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
LYB
Hold42
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-9.1%
Fair Value
$163.78
Current Price
$166.96
$3.18 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LYB.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -7.0% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 9.2%
Earnings declined 87.7%
Currently unprofitable
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BCPC
The strongest argument for BCPC centers on Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score.
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 : BCPC
The primary concerns for BCPC are P/E Ratio, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : LYB
The primary concerns for LYB are Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BCPC profiles as a value stock while LYB is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
BCPC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.94 — expect wider price swings.
BCPC is growing revenue faster at 9.8% — sustainability is the question.
LYB generates stronger free cash flow (79M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BCPC scores higher overall (52/100 vs 42/100). Both earn "Buy" 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.
Balchem Corporation
BASIC MATERIALS · SPECIALTY CHEMICALS · USA
Balchem Corporation develops, manufactures, and markets specialty ingredients and performance products for the nutritional, food, pharmaceutical, animal health, medical device sterilization, plant nutrition, and industrial markets in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in New Hampton, New York.
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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