LyondellBasell Industries NV (LYB)vsJ-Star Holding Co., Ltd. Ordinary Shares (YMAT)
LYB
LyondellBasell Industries NV
$77.19
+1.55%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $24.49B
YMAT
J-Star Holding Co., Ltd. Ordinary Shares
$0.35
+2.67%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $5.99M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LyondellBasell Industries NV generates 150258% more annual revenue ($30.15B vs $20.05M). YMAT leads profitability with a 3.1% profit margin vs -2.5%. YMAT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 43/100 (D).
LYB
Hold42
out of 100
Grade: D
YMAT
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LYB.
Margin of Safety
-55.9%
Fair Value
$0.27
Current Price
$0.35
$0.08 premium
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
Revenue surging 30.7% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
ROE of -7.0% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 9.2%
Earnings declined 87.7%
Currently unprofitable
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 5.0% — below average capital efficiency
3.1% margin — thin
Operating margin of 1.5%
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 : YMAT
The strongest argument for YMAT centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 30.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : LYB
The primary concerns for LYB are Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : YMAT
The primary concerns for YMAT are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Thin 3.1% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LYB profiles as a turnaround stock while YMAT is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
YMAT is growing revenue faster at 30.7% — sustainability is the question.
LYB generates stronger free cash flow (79M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor SPECIALTY CHEMICALS industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
YMAT scores higher overall (43/100 vs 42/100) and 30.7% revenue growth. 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.
J-Star Holding Co., Ltd. Ordinary Shares
BASIC MATERIALS · SPECIALTY CHEMICALS · USA
J-Star Holding Co., Ltd. manufactures and trades in bicycles, sports accessories, and carbon fiber composite products in Taiwan and internationally. The company is headquartered in Taichung, Taiwan.
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