LyondellBasell Industries NV (LYB)vsNexa Resources SA (NEXA)
LYB
LyondellBasell Industries NV
$73.29
+2.53%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $23.66B
NEXA
Nexa Resources SA
$14.16
+0.78%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $1.92B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LyondellBasell Industries NV generates 904% more annual revenue ($30.15B vs $3.00B). NEXA leads profitability with a 4.4% profit margin vs -2.5%. NEXA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 58/100 (C).
LYB
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: D
NEXA
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+33.7%
Fair Value
$89.68
Current Price
$73.29
$16.39 discount
Margin of Safety
+50.2%
Fair Value
$24.86
Current Price
$14.16
$10.70 discount
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
Strong operational efficiency at 23.9%
Revenue surging 21.9% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -7.0% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 9.2%
Earnings declined 87.7%
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
4.4% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LYB
The strongest argument for LYB centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : NEXA
The strongest argument for NEXA centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 21.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : LYB
The primary concerns for LYB are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : NEXA
The primary concerns for NEXA are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Profit Margin. Debt-to-equity of 1.96 is elevated, increasing financial risk. Thin 4.4% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LYB profiles as a turnaround stock while NEXA is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
NEXA carries more volatility with a beta of 0.60 — expect wider price swings.
NEXA is growing revenue faster at 21.9% — sustainability is the question.
NEXA generates stronger free cash flow (169M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NEXA scores higher overall (58/100 vs 40/100) and 21.9% revenue growth. LYB offers better value entry with a 33.7% margin of safety. 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.
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.
Nexa Resources SA
BASIC MATERIALS · OTHER INDUSTRIAL METALS & MINING · USA
Nexa Resources SA is dedicated to the zinc mining and smelting business. The company is headquartered in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg.
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