FutureFuel Corp (FF)vsLyondellBasell Industries NV (LYB)
FF
FutureFuel Corp
$3.66
-1.48%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $138.61M
LYB
LyondellBasell Industries NV
$77.19
+1.55%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $24.49B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LyondellBasell Industries NV generates 31394% more annual revenue ($30.15B vs $95.74M). LYB leads profitability with a -2.5% profit margin vs -51.6%. LYB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 42/100 (D).
FF
Avoid29
out of 100
Grade: F
LYB
Hold42
out of 100
Grade: D
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -27.4% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 67.7%
Earnings declined 88.7%
ROE of -7.0% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 9.2%
Earnings declined 87.7%
Currently unprofitable
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FF
The strongest argument for FF centers on Price/Book.
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 : FF
The primary concerns for FF are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : LYB
The primary concerns for LYB are Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FF carries more volatility with a beta of 0.79 — expect wider price swings.
LYB is growing revenue faster at -9.2% — 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
LYB scores higher overall (42/100 vs 29/100). 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.
FutureFuel Corp
BASIC MATERIALS · SPECIALTY CHEMICALS · USA
FutureFuel Corp. The company is headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri.
Visit Website →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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