LyondellBasell Industries NV (LYB)vsSAP SE ADR (SAP)
LYB
LyondellBasell Industries NV
$77.19
+1.55%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $24.49B
SAP
SAP SE ADR
$168.95
-1.20%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $217.55B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
SAP SE ADR generates 22% more annual revenue ($36.80B vs $30.15B). SAP leads profitability with a 19.5% profit margin vs -2.5%. SAP appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.79. SAP earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 58/100 (C).
LYB
Hold42
out of 100
Grade: D
SAP
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LYB.
Margin of Safety
-88.8%
Fair Value
$104.04
Current Price
$168.95
$64.91 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 29.2%
Generating 1.1B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
ROE of -7.0% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 9.2%
Earnings declined 87.7%
Currently unprofitable
Moderate valuation
3.3% revenue growth
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LYB
The strongest argument for LYB centers on Price/Book. PEG of 1.47 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : SAP
The strongest argument for SAP centers on Market Cap, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.5% and operating margin at 29.2%. PEG of 0.79 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : LYB
The primary concerns for LYB are Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : SAP
The primary concerns for SAP are P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LYB profiles as a turnaround stock while SAP is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
SAP carries more volatility with a beta of 0.69 — expect wider price swings.
SAP is growing revenue faster at 3.3% — sustainability is the question.
SAP generates stronger free cash flow (1.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SAP scores higher overall (58/100 vs 42/100), backed by strong 19.5% margins. Both earn "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.
SAP SE ADR
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
SAP SE is a global enterprise application software company. The company is headquartered in Walldorf, Germany.
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