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Calumet Specialty Products Partners (CLMT)vsLyondellBasell Industries NV (LYB)

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Smart Verdict

WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison

LyondellBasell Industries NV generates 629% more annual revenue ($30.15B vs $4.14B). CLMT leads profitability with a -0.8% profit margin vs -2.5%. CLMT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.65. CLMT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 50/100 (C-).

CLMT

Buy

50

out of 100

Grade: C-

Growth: 4.7Profit: 2.5Value: 6.7Quality: 5.0

LYB

Hold

42

out of 100

Grade: D

Growth: 2.0Profit: 2.5Value: 6.7Quality: 5.0

Key Strengths & Concerns

Side-by-side fundamental analysis

Key Strengths

CLMT1 strengths · Avg: 8.0/10
PEG RatioValuation
0.658/10

Growing faster than its price suggests

LYB1 strengths · Avg: 8.0/10
Price/BookValuation
2.5x8/10

Reasonable price relative to book value

Areas to Watch

CLMT3 concerns · Avg: 1.3/10
Return on EquityProfitability
-11.7%2/10

ROE of -11.7% — below average capital efficiency

Profit MarginProfitability
-0.8%1/10

Currently unprofitable

Operating MarginProfitability
-3.3%1/10

Operating margin of -3.3%

LYB4 concerns · Avg: 1.8/10
Return on EquityProfitability
-7.0%2/10

ROE of -7.0% — below average capital efficiency

Revenue GrowthGrowth
-9.2%2/10

Revenue declined 9.2%

EPS GrowthGrowth
-87.7%2/10

Earnings declined 87.7%

Profit MarginProfitability
-2.5%1/10

Currently unprofitable

Comparative Analysis Report

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Bull Case : CLMT

The strongest argument for CLMT centers on PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.65 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.

Bull Case : LYB

The strongest argument for LYB centers on Price/Book. PEG of 1.47 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.

Bear Case : CLMT

The primary concerns for CLMT are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin.

Bear Case : LYB

The primary concerns for LYB are Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

CLMT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.04 — expect wider price swings.

CLMT is growing revenue faster at 9.4% — sustainability is the question.

CLMT generates stronger free cash flow (104M), providing more financial flexibility.

Monitor SPECIALTY CHEMICALS industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.

Bottom Line

CLMT scores higher overall (50/100 vs 42/100). Both earn "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.

Calumet Specialty Products Partners

BASIC MATERIALS · SPECIALTY CHEMICALS · USA

Calumet Specialty Products Partners, LP produces and sells specialty hydrocarbon products in North America and internationally. The company is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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.

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