Lsb Industries Inc (LXU)vsLyondellBasell Industries NV (LYB)
LXU
Lsb Industries Inc
$14.77
-0.87%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $1.05B
LYB
LyondellBasell Industries NV
$74.60
+1.79%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $23.66B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LyondellBasell Industries NV generates 4801% more annual revenue ($30.15B vs $615.21M). LXU leads profitability with a 4.0% profit margin vs -2.5%. LXU appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.42. LXU earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
LXU
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
LYB
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+53.2%
Fair Value
$22.09
Current Price
$14.77
$7.32 discount
Margin of Safety
+33.7%
Fair Value
$89.72
Current Price
$74.60
$15.12 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 22.3% year-over-year
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 4.9% — below average capital efficiency
4.0% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -7.0% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 9.2%
Earnings declined 87.7%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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.
Bull Case : LYB
The strongest argument for LYB centers on Price/Book.
Bear Case : LXU
The primary concerns for LXU are Altman Z-Score, Market Cap, Return on Equity. A P/E of 42.8x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : LYB
The primary concerns for LYB are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LXU profiles as a growth stock while LYB is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
LXU carries more volatility with a beta of 0.48 — expect wider price swings.
LXU is growing revenue faster at 22.3% — sustainability is the question.
LXU generates stronger free cash flow (-38M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LXU scores higher overall (54/100 vs 40/100) and 22.3% revenue growth. LYB offers better value entry with a 33.7% 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.
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.
Visit Website →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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