LyondellBasell Industries NV (LYB)vsNouveau Monde Graphite Inc (NMG)
LYB
LyondellBasell Industries NV
$73.29
+2.53%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $23.66B
NMG
Nouveau Monde Graphite Inc
$2.21
+4.25%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $720.76M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
NMG leads profitability with a 0.0% profit margin vs -2.5%. LYB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 40/100 (D).
LYB
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: D
NMG
Avoid19
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 NMG.
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
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
0.0% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LYB
The strongest argument for LYB centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : NMG
NMG has a balanced fundamental profile.
Bear Case : LYB
The primary concerns for LYB are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : NMG
The primary concerns for NMG are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Market Cap.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LYB profiles as a turnaround stock while NMG is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
NMG carries more volatility with a beta of 0.88 — expect wider price swings.
NMG 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 19/100). 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.
Nouveau Monde Graphite Inc
BASIC MATERIALS · OTHER INDUSTRIAL METALS & MINING · USA
Nouveau Monde Graphite Inc. is engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development and evaluation of mineral properties in Quebec, Canada. The company is headquartered in Saint-Michel-des-Saints, Canada.
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