LyondellBasell Industries NV (LYB)vsNicola Mining Inc. American Depositary Shares (NICM)
LYB
LyondellBasell Industries NV
$73.29
+2.53%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $23.66B
NICM
Nicola Mining Inc. American Depositary Shares
$6.60
-2.51%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $129.49M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LyondellBasell Industries NV generates 1964137% more annual revenue ($30.15B vs $1.54M). NICM leads profitability with a 0.0% profit margin vs -2.5%. LYB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 40/100 (D).
LYB
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: D
NICM
Avoid22
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 NICM.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 21.5% 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%
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
0.0% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LYB
The strongest argument for LYB centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : NICM
The strongest argument for NICM centers on Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 21.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : LYB
The primary concerns for LYB are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : NICM
The primary concerns for NICM are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LYB profiles as a turnaround stock while NICM is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
NICM carries more volatility with a beta of 0.44 — expect wider price swings.
NICM is growing revenue faster at 21.5% — sustainability is the question.
LYB generates stronger free cash flow (79M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LYB scores higher overall (40/100 vs 22/100). 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.
Nicola Mining Inc. American Depositary Shares
BASIC MATERIALS · OTHER INDUSTRIAL METALS & MINING · USA
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