Huntsman Corporation (HUN)vsLsb Industries Inc (LXU)
HUN
Huntsman Corporation
$9.54
+0.10%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $1.68B
LXU
Lsb Industries Inc
$11.58
-0.43%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $808.53M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Huntsman Corporation generates 796% more annual revenue ($5.90B vs $658.06M). LXU leads profitability with a 5.6% profit margin vs -3.0%. LXU appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.42. HUN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C).
HUN
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C
LXU
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-18.9%
Fair Value
$11.83
Current Price
$9.54
$2.29 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LXU.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 20.6% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Operating margin of 1.7%
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 : HUN
The strongest argument for HUN centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 14.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : HUN
The primary concerns for HUN are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Market Cap.
Bear Case : LXU
The primary concerns for LXU are Altman Z-Score, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HUN profiles as a turnaround stock while LXU is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
HUN carries more volatility with a beta of 0.71 — expect wider price swings.
HUN is growing revenue faster at 14.1% — sustainability is the question.
LXU generates stronger free cash flow (19M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HUN scores higher overall (55/100 vs 54/100) and 14.1% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Huntsman Corporation
BASIC MATERIALS · CHEMICALS · USA
Huntsman Corporation manufactures and sells differentiated organic chemicals globally. The company is headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas.
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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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