Chemours Co (CC)vsLyondellBasell Industries NV (LYB)
CC
Chemours Co
$20.77
+1.96%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $2.66B
LYB
LyondellBasell Industries NV
$77.19
+1.55%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $24.49B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LyondellBasell Industries NV generates 419% more annual revenue ($30.15B vs $5.81B). LYB leads profitability with a -2.5% profit margin vs -6.7%. LYB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.47. LYB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 42/100 (D).
CC
Avoid35
out of 100
Grade: F
LYB
Hold42
out of 100
Grade: D
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
No standout strengths identified
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 12.4x book value
Operating margin of 2.0%
ROE of -93.8% — below average capital efficiency
ROE of -7.0% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 9.2%
Earnings declined 87.7%
Currently unprofitable
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CC
CC has a balanced fundamental profile.
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 : CC
The primary concerns for CC are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : LYB
The primary concerns for LYB are Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.56 — expect wider price swings.
CC is growing revenue faster at -2.1% — sustainability is the question.
CC generates stronger free cash flow (92M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor SPECIALTY CHEMICALS industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
LYB scores higher overall (42/100 vs 35/100). Both earn "Hold" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Chemours Co
BASIC MATERIALS · SPECIALTY CHEMICALS · USA
The Chemours Company offers high performance chemicals in North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America. The company is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware.
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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