LyondellBasell Industries NV (LYB)vsIngevity Corp (NGVT)
LYB
LyondellBasell Industries NV
$77.19
+1.55%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $24.49B
NGVT
Ingevity Corp
$71.78
+3.28%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $2.45B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LyondellBasell Industries NV generates 2482% more annual revenue ($30.15B vs $1.17B). LYB leads profitability with a -2.5% profit margin vs -14.3%. LYB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.47. LYB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 42/100 (D).
LYB
Hold42
out of 100
Grade: D
NGVT
Avoid33
out of 100
Grade: F
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
No standout strengths identified
Areas to Watch
ROE of -7.0% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 9.2%
Earnings declined 87.7%
Currently unprofitable
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 85.5x book value
ROE of -133.7% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 14.6%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LYB
The strongest argument for LYB centers on Price/Book. PEG of 1.47 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : NGVT
NGVT has a balanced fundamental profile.
Bear Case : LYB
The primary concerns for LYB are Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : NGVT
The primary concerns for NGVT are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NGVT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.31 — 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.
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Bottom Line
LYB scores higher overall (42/100 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.
Ingevity Corp
BASIC MATERIALS · SPECIALTY CHEMICALS · USA
Ingevity Corporation manufactures and sells specialty chemicals and activated carbon materials in North America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and South America. The company is headquartered in North Charleston, South Carolina.
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