LyondellBasell Industries NV (LYB)vsGrupo Simec SAB de CV ADR (SIM)
LYB
LyondellBasell Industries NV
$73.29
+2.53%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $23.66B
SIM
Grupo Simec SAB de CV ADR
$28.01
-8.79%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $4.39B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Grupo Simec SAB de CV ADR generates 0% more annual revenue ($30.29B vs $30.15B). SIM leads profitability with a 5.1% profit margin vs -2.5%. LYB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.53. SIM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 42/100 (D).
LYB
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: D
SIM
Hold42
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
+75.6%
Fair Value
$127.01
Current Price
$28.01
$99.00 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -7.0% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 9.2%
Earnings declined 87.7%
ROE of 2.6% — below average capital efficiency
5.1% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LYB
The strongest argument for LYB centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : SIM
The strongest argument for SIM centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : LYB
The primary concerns for LYB are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : SIM
The primary concerns for SIM are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LYB profiles as a turnaround stock while SIM 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.
SIM generates stronger free cash flow (945M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SIM scores higher overall (42/100 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.
Grupo Simec SAB de CV ADR
BASIC MATERIALS · STEEL · USA
Grupo Simec, SAB de CV manufactures, processes and distributes steel and steel alloys with special bar quality (SBQ) in Mexico, the United States, Brazil, Canada and internationally. The company is headquartered in Guadalajara, Mexico.
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