LyondellBasell Industries NV (LYB)vsOdyssey Marine Exploration Inc (OMEX)
LYB
LyondellBasell Industries NV
$73.29
+2.53%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $23.66B
OMEX
Odyssey Marine Exploration Inc
$1.07
+8.08%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $53.84M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LyondellBasell Industries NV generates 8524439% more annual revenue ($30.15B vs $353,720). OMEX 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
OMEX
Avoid17
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 OMEX.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
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 : OMEX
The strongest argument for OMEX centers on Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : LYB
The primary concerns for LYB are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : OMEX
The primary concerns for OMEX are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LYB profiles as a turnaround stock while OMEX is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
LYB carries more volatility with a beta of 0.44 — expect wider price swings.
LYB is growing revenue faster at -9.2% — sustainability is the question.
LYB generates stronger free cash flow (79M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LYB scores higher overall (40/100 vs 17/100). 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.
Odyssey Marine Exploration Inc
BASIC MATERIALS · OTHER INDUSTRIAL METALS & MINING · USA
Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc., participates in deep ocean exploration activities worldwide. The company is headquartered in Tampa, Florida.
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