Quaker Chemical Corporation (KWR)vsLyondellBasell Industries NV (LYB)
KWR
Quaker Chemical Corporation
$126.28
+4.01%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $2.19B
LYB
LyondellBasell Industries NV
$77.19
+1.55%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $24.49B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LyondellBasell Industries NV generates 1497% more annual revenue ($30.15B vs $1.89B). LYB leads profitability with a -2.5% profit margin vs -13.0%. LYB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.47. KWR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C-).
KWR
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
LYB
Hold42
out of 100
Grade: D
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 48.6% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -18.0% — below average capital efficiency
Currently unprofitable
ROE of -7.0% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 9.2%
Earnings declined 87.7%
Currently unprofitable
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : KWR
The strongest argument for KWR centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth.
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 : KWR
The primary concerns for KWR are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : LYB
The primary concerns for LYB are Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
KWR carries more volatility with a beta of 1.39 — expect wider price swings.
KWR is growing revenue faster at 5.5% — sustainability is the question.
LYB generates stronger free cash flow (79M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor SPECIALTY CHEMICALS industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
KWR scores higher overall (55/100 vs 42/100). 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.
Quaker Chemical Corporation
BASIC MATERIALS · SPECIALTY CHEMICALS · USA
Quaker Chemical Corporation develops, produces and markets a variety of specialty chemicals formulated for a wide range of heavy manufacturing and industrial applications. The company is headquartered in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania.
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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