LyondellBasell Industries NV (LYB)vsAmericas Silver Corp (USAS)
LYB
LyondellBasell Industries NV
$73.29
+2.53%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $23.66B
USAS
Americas Silver Corp
$5.72
+4.00%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $1.91B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LyondellBasell Industries NV generates 25468% more annual revenue ($30.15B vs $117.93M). LYB leads profitability with a -2.5% profit margin vs -74.2%. LYB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 40/100 (D).
LYB
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: D
USAS
Avoid25
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+33.7%
Fair Value
$89.68
Current Price
$73.29
$16.39 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for USAS.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 54.9% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -7.0% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 9.2%
Earnings declined 87.7%
Trading at 8.3x book value
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -61.6% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LYB
The strongest argument for LYB centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : USAS
The strongest argument for USAS centers on Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 54.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : LYB
The primary concerns for LYB are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : USAS
The primary concerns for USAS are Price/Book, EPS Growth, Market Cap.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LYB profiles as a turnaround stock while USAS is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
USAS carries more volatility with a beta of 2.04 — expect wider price swings.
USAS is growing revenue faster at 54.9% — sustainability is the question.
LYB generates stronger free cash flow (79M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LYB scores higher overall (40/100 vs 25/100). 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.
Americas Silver Corp
BASIC MATERIALS · OTHER INDUSTRIAL METALS & MINING · USA
Americas Gold and Silver Corporation is engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development and operation of mineral properties in North America. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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