LyondellBasell Industries NV (LYB)vsMetalla Royalty & Streaming Ltd (MTA)
LYB
LyondellBasell Industries NV
$73.29
+2.53%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $23.66B
MTA
Metalla Royalty & Streaming Ltd
$6.66
+2.78%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $641.02M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LyondellBasell Industries NV generates 256762% more annual revenue ($30.15B vs $11.74M). LYB leads profitability with a -2.5% profit margin vs -36.1%. LYB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 40/100 (D).
LYB
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: D
MTA
Avoid29
out of 100
Grade: F
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 MTA.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 56.0% year-over-year
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -7.0% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 9.2%
Earnings declined 87.7%
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -1.7% — below average capital efficiency
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LYB
The strongest argument for LYB centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : MTA
The strongest argument for MTA centers on Revenue Growth, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 56.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : LYB
The primary concerns for LYB are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : MTA
The primary concerns for MTA are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LYB profiles as a turnaround stock while MTA is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
MTA carries more volatility with a beta of 2.13 — expect wider price swings.
MTA is growing revenue faster at 56.0% — sustainability is the question.
LYB generates stronger free cash flow (79M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LYB scores higher overall (40/100 vs 29/100). Both earn "Hold" and "Avoid" 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.
Metalla Royalty & Streaming Ltd
BASIC MATERIALS · OTHER PRECIOUS METALS & MINING · USA
Metalla Royalty & Streaming Ltd., a precious metals royalty and streaming company, engages in the acquisition and management of royalties, flows and interests related to precious metal production in Canada and Australia. The company is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
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