LyondellBasell Industries NV (LYB)vsCVR Partners LP (UAN)
LYB
LyondellBasell Industries NV
$73.29
+2.53%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $23.66B
UAN
CVR Partners LP
$133.27
-0.72%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $1.41B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LyondellBasell Industries NV generates 4875% more annual revenue ($30.15B vs $606.04M). UAN leads profitability with a 16.3% profit margin vs -2.5%. UAN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 48/100 (D+).
LYB
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: D
UAN
Hold48
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
-56.5%
Fair Value
$70.28
Current Price
$133.27
$62.99 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Every $100 of equity generates 35 in profit
Earnings expanding 1031.0% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -7.0% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 9.2%
Earnings declined 87.7%
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Revenue declined 6.1%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Operating margin of -3.8%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LYB
The strongest argument for LYB centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : UAN
The strongest argument for UAN centers on Return on Equity, EPS Growth, P/E Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.3% and operating margin at -3.8%.
Bear Case : LYB
The primary concerns for LYB are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : UAN
The primary concerns for UAN are Market Cap, Revenue Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LYB profiles as a turnaround stock while UAN is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
LYB carries more volatility with a beta of 0.44 — expect wider price swings.
UAN is growing revenue faster at -6.1% — sustainability is the question.
LYB generates stronger free cash flow (79M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
UAN scores higher overall (48/100 vs 40/100), backed by strong 16.3% margins. 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.
CVR Partners LP
BASIC MATERIALS · AGRICULTURAL INPUTS · USA
CVR Partners, LP, produces and distributes nitrogen fertilizer products in the United States. The company is headquartered in Sugar Land, Texas.
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