LyondellBasell Industries NV (LYB)vsSun Life Financial Inc. (SLF)
LYB
LyondellBasell Industries NV
$77.19
+1.55%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $24.49B
SLF
Sun Life Financial Inc.
$62.77
-0.38%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $34.88B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sun Life Financial Inc. generates 16% more annual revenue ($34.88B vs $30.15B). SLF leads profitability with a 10.2% profit margin vs -2.5%. SLF appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.88. SLF earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
LYB
Hold42
out of 100
Grade: D
SLF
Strong Buy72
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LYB.
Margin of Safety
+69.0%
Fair Value
$209.66
Current Price
$62.77
$146.89 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 5.3B 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
4.7% revenue growth
2.4% earnings 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 : SLF
The strongest argument for SLF centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.88 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 : SLF
The primary concerns for SLF are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LYB profiles as a turnaround stock while SLF is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
SLF carries more volatility with a beta of 0.80 — expect wider price swings.
SLF is growing revenue faster at 4.7% — sustainability is the question.
SLF generates stronger free cash flow (5.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SLF scores higher overall (72/100 vs 42/100). Both earn "Strong 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.
Sun Life Financial Inc.
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Sun Life Financial Inc., a financial services company, provides insurance, wealth and asset management solutions to individuals and corporate clients around the world. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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