Hecla Mining Company (HL)vsLyondellBasell Industries NV (LYB)
HL
Hecla Mining Company
$17.47
-2.07%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $11.71B
LYB
LyondellBasell Industries NV
$73.29
+2.53%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $23.66B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LyondellBasell Industries NV generates 2019% more annual revenue ($30.15B vs $1.42B). HL leads profitability with a 22.6% profit margin vs -2.5%. LYB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.53. HL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
HL
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
LYB
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-11.0%
Fair Value
$21.34
Current Price
$17.47
$3.87 premium
Margin of Safety
+33.7%
Fair Value
$89.68
Current Price
$73.29
$16.39 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 49.1%
Revenue surging 79.5% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 952.0% YoY
Keeps 23 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -7.0% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 9.2%
Earnings declined 87.7%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HL
The strongest argument for HL centers on Operating Margin, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.6% and operating margin at 49.1%. Revenue growth of 79.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : LYB
The strongest argument for LYB centers on Price/Book.
Bear Case : HL
The primary concerns for HL are P/E Ratio, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : LYB
The primary concerns for LYB are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HL profiles as a growth stock while LYB is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
HL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.39 — expect wider price swings.
HL is growing revenue faster at 79.5% — sustainability is the question.
HL generates stronger free cash flow (135M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HL scores higher overall (69/100 vs 40/100), backed by strong 22.6% margins and 79.5% revenue growth. LYB offers better value entry with a 33.7% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong 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.
Hecla Mining Company
BASIC MATERIALS · OTHER PRECIOUS METALS & MINING · USA
Hecla Mining Company discovers, acquires, develops and produces precious and base metal properties in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.
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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