LyondellBasell Industries NV (LYB)vsSherwin-Williams Co (SHW)
LYB
LyondellBasell Industries NV
$77.75
+2.25%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $24.20B
SHW
Sherwin-Williams Co
$310.49
+0.63%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $76.58B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LyondellBasell Industries NV generates 24% more annual revenue ($29.67B vs $23.94B). SHW leads profitability with a 10.9% profit margin vs -2.7%. LYB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.53. SHW earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
LYB
Hold41
out of 100
Grade: D
SHW
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+32.6%
Fair Value
$88.30
Current Price
$77.75
$10.55 discount
Margin of Safety
+13.0%
Fair Value
$359.21
Current Price
$310.49
$48.72 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Every $100 of equity generates 61 in profit
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Operating margin of 3.5%
ROE of -6.0% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 6.3%
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 16.6x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LYB
The strongest argument for LYB centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : SHW
The strongest argument for SHW centers on Return on Equity, Market Cap.
Bear Case : LYB
The primary concerns for LYB are PEG Ratio, Operating Margin, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : SHW
The primary concerns for SHW are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LYB profiles as a turnaround stock while SHW is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
SHW carries more volatility with a beta of 1.16 — expect wider price swings.
SHW is growing revenue faster at 6.8% — sustainability is the question.
SHW generates stronger free cash flow (800,000), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SHW scores higher overall (56/100 vs 41/100). LYB offers better value entry with a 32.6% margin of safety. 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.
Sherwin-Williams Co
BASIC MATERIALS · SPECIALTY CHEMICALS · USA
Sherwin Williams Company is a Cleveland, Ohio based company in the paint and coating manufacturing industry. The company primarily engages in the manufacture, distribution, and sale of paints, coatings, floorcoverings, and related products to professional, industrial, commercial, and retail customers primarily in North and South America and Europe.
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