Celanese Corporation (CE)vsLsb Industries Inc (LXU)
CE
Celanese Corporation
$62.66
+3.06%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $7.01B
LXU
Lsb Industries Inc
$15.81
+2.66%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $1.04B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Celanese Corporation generates 1451% more annual revenue ($9.54B vs $615.21M). LXU leads profitability with a 4.0% profit margin vs -12.2%. LXU appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.42. LXU earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
CE
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
LXU
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for CE.
Margin of Safety
-347.2%
Fair Value
$2.31
Current Price
$15.81
$13.50 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 28.2% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 22.3% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -22.5% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 6.5%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 4.9% — below average capital efficiency
4.0% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CE
The strongest argument for CE centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bull Case : LXU
The strongest argument for LXU centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 22.3% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.42 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : CE
The primary concerns for CE are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : LXU
The primary concerns for LXU are Altman Z-Score, Market Cap, Return on Equity. A P/E of 42.4x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CE profiles as a turnaround stock while LXU is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
CE carries more volatility with a beta of 1.05 — expect wider price swings.
LXU is growing revenue faster at 22.3% — sustainability is the question.
CE generates stronger free cash flow (168M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LXU scores higher overall (54/100 vs 47/100) and 22.3% revenue growth. 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.
Celanese Corporation
BASIC MATERIALS · CHEMICALS · USA
Celanese Corporation is a Fortune 500 global technology and specialty materials company headquartered in Irving, Texas, United States.
Lsb Industries Inc
BASIC MATERIALS · CHEMICALS · USA
LSB Industries, Inc. manufactures, markets, and sells chemical products in the United States. The company is headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
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