LyondellBasell Industries NV (LYB)vsNorthwest Pipe Company (NWPX)
LYB
LyondellBasell Industries NV
$73.29
+2.53%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $23.66B
NWPX
Northwest Pipe Company
$86.01
-0.98%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $811.24M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LyondellBasell Industries NV generates 5632% more annual revenue ($30.15B vs $526.00M). NWPX leads profitability with a 6.7% profit margin vs -2.5%. LYB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.53. NWPX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 48/100 (D+).
LYB
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: D
NWPX
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+33.7%
Fair Value
$89.68
Current Price
$73.29
$16.39 discount
Margin of Safety
-25.0%
Fair Value
$60.20
Current Price
$86.01
$25.81 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
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%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
6.7% margin — thin
Earnings declined 9.7%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LYB
The strongest argument for LYB centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : NWPX
The strongest argument for NWPX centers on Price/Book.
Bear Case : LYB
The primary concerns for LYB are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : NWPX
The primary concerns for NWPX are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LYB profiles as a turnaround stock while NWPX is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
NWPX carries more volatility with a beta of 0.92 — expect wider price swings.
NWPX is growing revenue faster at 5.0% — sustainability is the question.
LYB generates stronger free cash flow (79M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NWPX scores higher overall (48/100 vs 40/100). LYB offers better value entry with a 33.7% margin of safety. Both earn "Hold" 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.
Northwest Pipe Company
BASIC MATERIALS · STEEL · USA
Northwest Pipe Company manufactures and supplies engineered welded steel pipe systems in North America. The company is headquartered in Vancouver, Washington.
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