Celanese Corporation (CE)vsLsb Industries Inc (LXU)
CE
Celanese Corporation
$44.81
-2.79%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $4.88B
LXU
Lsb Industries Inc
$11.58
-0.43%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $808.53M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Celanese Corporation generates 1376% more annual revenue ($9.71B vs $658.06M). LXU leads profitability with a 5.6% profit margin vs -12.0%. LXU appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.42. LXU earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
CE
Hold45
out of 100
Grade: D+
LXU
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+29.7%
Fair Value
$86.13
Current Price
$44.80
$41.32 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LXU.
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
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -26.9% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 37.1%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 6.8% — below average capital efficiency
5.6% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CE
The strongest argument for CE centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : LXU
The strongest argument for LXU centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 11.1% 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 Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.96 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : LXU
The primary concerns for LXU are Altman Z-Score, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CE profiles as a turnaround stock while LXU is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
CE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.76 — expect wider price swings.
LXU is growing revenue faster at 11.1% — sustainability is the question.
CE generates stronger free cash flow (147M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LXU scores higher overall (54/100 vs 45/100) and 11.1% revenue growth. CE offers better value entry with a 29.7% margin of safety. 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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