LyondellBasell Industries NV (LYB)vsMarvell Technology Group Ltd (MRVL)
LYB
LyondellBasell Industries NV
$73.29
+2.53%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $23.66B
MRVL
Marvell Technology Group Ltd
$156.57
+2.18%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $143.68B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LyondellBasell Industries NV generates 268% more annual revenue ($30.15B vs $8.19B). MRVL leads profitability with a 32.6% profit margin vs -2.5%. LYB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.53. MRVL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
LYB
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: D
MRVL
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+33.7%
Fair Value
$89.68
Current Price
$73.29
$16.39 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for MRVL.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 33 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Earnings expanding 106.3% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Revenue surging 22.1% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -7.0% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 9.2%
Earnings declined 87.7%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 9.3x book value
Grey zone — moderate risk
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LYB
The strongest argument for LYB centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : MRVL
The strongest argument for MRVL centers on Profit Margin, EPS Growth, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 32.6% and operating margin at 18.7%. Revenue growth of 22.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : LYB
The primary concerns for LYB are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : MRVL
The primary concerns for MRVL are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Altman Z-Score. A P/E of 53.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LYB profiles as a turnaround stock while MRVL is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
MRVL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.82 — expect wider price swings.
MRVL is growing revenue faster at 22.1% — sustainability is the question.
MRVL generates stronger free cash flow (259M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MRVL scores higher overall (66/100 vs 40/100), backed by strong 32.6% margins and 22.1% revenue growth. LYB offers better value entry with a 33.7% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong 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.
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.
Marvell Technology Group Ltd
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTORS · USA
Marvell Technology, Inc. designs, develops, and sells analog, mixed-signal, digital signal processing, and integrated and independent integrated circuits. The company is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware.
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