LyondellBasell Industries NV (LYB)vsMP Materials Corp (MP)
LYB
LyondellBasell Industries NV
$64.50
-2.54%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $20.85B
MP
MP Materials Corp
$65.45
+1.23%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $10.25B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LyondellBasell Industries NV generates 8437% more annual revenue ($29.67B vs $347.57M). LYB leads profitability with a -2.7% profit margin vs -20.5%. LYB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 41/100 (D).
LYB
Hold41
out of 100
Grade: D
MP
Avoid28
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-12.5%
Fair Value
$52.87
Current Price
$64.50
$11.63 premium
Margin of Safety
-55.4%
Fair Value
$37.03
Current Price
$65.45
$28.42 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 118.6% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Operating margin of 3.5%
Elevated debt levels
Distress zone — elevated risk
ROE of -3.0% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 55.6%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LYB
The strongest argument for LYB centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : MP
The strongest argument for MP centers on Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 118.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : LYB
The primary concerns for LYB are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : MP
The primary concerns for MP are Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LYB profiles as a turnaround stock while MP is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
MP carries more volatility with a beta of 1.84 — expect wider price swings.
MP is growing revenue faster at 118.6% — sustainability is the question.
MP generates stronger free cash flow (-79M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LYB scores higher overall (41/100 vs 28/100). 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.
MP Materials Corp
BASIC MATERIALS · OTHER INDUSTRIAL METALS & MINING · USA
MP Materials Corp. The company is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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