Compania de Minas Buenaventura SAA ADR (BVN)vsLyondellBasell Industries NV (LYB)
BVN
Compania de Minas Buenaventura SAA ADR
$30.02
-3.47%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $7.62B
LYB
LyondellBasell Industries NV
$73.29
+2.53%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $23.66B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LyondellBasell Industries NV generates 1641% more annual revenue ($30.15B vs $1.73B). BVN leads profitability with a 45.2% profit margin vs -2.5%. BVN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.11. BVN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 83/100 (A-).
BVN
Exceptional Buy83
out of 100
Grade: A-
LYB
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+7.8%
Fair Value
$43.88
Current Price
$30.02
$13.86 discount
Margin of Safety
+33.7%
Fair Value
$89.68
Current Price
$73.29
$16.39 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Keeps 45 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 47.8%
Revenue surging 108.1% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 1041.0% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 21 in profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
No major concerns identified
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -7.0% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 9.2%
Earnings declined 87.7%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BVN
The strongest argument for BVN centers on P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 45.2% and operating margin at 47.8%. Revenue growth of 108.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : LYB
The strongest argument for LYB centers on Price/Book.
Bear Case : BVN
No major red flags identified for BVN, but monitor valuation.
Bear Case : LYB
The primary concerns for LYB are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BVN profiles as a growth stock while LYB is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
LYB carries more volatility with a beta of 0.44 — expect wider price swings.
BVN is growing revenue faster at 108.1% — sustainability is the question.
BVN generates stronger free cash flow (86M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BVN scores higher overall (83/100 vs 40/100), backed by strong 45.2% margins and 108.1% revenue growth. LYB offers better value entry with a 33.7% margin of safety. Both earn "Exceptional 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.
Compania de Minas Buenaventura SAA ADR
BASIC MATERIALS · OTHER PRECIOUS METALS & MINING · USA
Compaa de Minas Buenaventura SAA, a precious metals company, is dedicated to the exploration, extraction, concentration, smelting and commercialization of minerals and polymetallic metals in Peru, the United States, Europe and Asia. The company is headquartered in Lima, Peru.
Visit Website →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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