Lsb Industries Inc (LXU)vsRio Tinto ADR (RIO)
LXU
Lsb Industries Inc
$14.77
-0.87%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $1.05B
RIO
Rio Tinto ADR
$100.58
+0.10%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $163.40B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Rio Tinto ADR generates 9269% more annual revenue ($57.64B vs $615.21M). RIO leads profitability with a 17.3% profit margin vs 4.0%. LXU appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.42. RIO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
LXU
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
RIO
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
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
+14.0%
Fair Value
$114.13
Current Price
$100.58
$13.55 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
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 25.3%
Generating 2.5B in free cash flow
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
Earnings declined 5.6%
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 : RIO
The strongest argument for RIO centers on Market Cap, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.3% and operating margin at 25.3%. Revenue growth of 14.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : RIO
The primary concerns for RIO are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LXU profiles as a growth stock while RIO is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
RIO carries more volatility with a beta of 0.64 — expect wider price swings.
LXU is growing revenue faster at 22.3% — sustainability is the question.
RIO generates stronger free cash flow (2.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LXU scores higher overall (54/100 vs 54/100) and 22.3% 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.
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 →Rio Tinto ADR
BASIC MATERIALS · OTHER INDUSTRIAL METALS & MINING · USA
Rio Tinto Group is dedicated to the exploration, extraction and processing of mineral resources worldwide. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
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