LyondellBasell Industries NV (LYB)vsInternational Tower Hill Mines Ltd (THM)
LYB
LyondellBasell Industries NV
$73.48
-5.50%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $24.20B
THM
International Tower Hill Mines Ltd
$2.50
+10.62%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $624.69M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
THM leads profitability with a 0.0% profit margin vs -2.7%. LYB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 41/100 (D).
LYB
Hold41
out of 100
Grade: D
THM
Avoid23
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+32.7%
Fair Value
$88.35
Current Price
$73.48
$14.87 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for THM.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
No standout strengths identified
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%
Trading at 9.3x book value
0.0% revenue growth
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LYB
The strongest argument for LYB centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : THM
THM has a balanced fundamental profile.
Bear Case : LYB
The primary concerns for LYB are PEG Ratio, Operating Margin, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : THM
The primary concerns for THM are Price/Book, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LYB profiles as a turnaround stock while THM is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
THM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.88 — expect wider price swings.
THM is growing revenue faster at 0.0% — sustainability is the question.
THM generates stronger free cash flow (-949,452), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LYB scores higher overall (41/100 vs 23/100). 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.
International Tower Hill Mines Ltd
BASIC MATERIALS · GOLD · USA
International Tower Hill Mines Ltd., a mineral exploration company, is engaged in the acquisition and exploration of mineral properties. The company is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
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