LyondellBasell Industries NV (LYB)vsNovaGold Resources Inc (NG)
LYB
LyondellBasell Industries NV
$73.29
+2.53%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $23.66B
NG
NovaGold Resources Inc
$7.80
-4.65%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $3.42B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
NG leads profitability with a 0.0% profit margin vs -2.5%. NG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.34. LYB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 40/100 (D).
LYB
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: D
NG
Avoid33
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+33.7%
Fair Value
$89.68
Current Price
$73.29
$16.39 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for NG.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
No standout strengths identified
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% revenue growth
0.0% earnings growth
0.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 0.0%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LYB
The strongest argument for LYB centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : NG
PEG of 1.34 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : LYB
The primary concerns for LYB are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : NG
The primary concerns for NG are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LYB profiles as a turnaround stock while NG is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
NG carries more volatility with a beta of 2.16 — expect wider price swings.
NG is growing revenue faster at 0.0% — sustainability is the question.
LYB generates stronger free cash flow (79M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LYB scores higher overall (40/100 vs 33/100). 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.
NovaGold Resources Inc
BASIC MATERIALS · GOLD · USA
NovaGold Resources Inc. explores and develops gold mineral properties in the United States. The company is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
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