LyondellBasell Industries NV (LYB)vsNutrien Ltd (NTR)
LYB
LyondellBasell Industries NV
$73.29
+2.53%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $23.66B
NTR
Nutrien Ltd
$76.00
+2.52%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $35.67B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LyondellBasell Industries NV generates 16% more annual revenue ($30.15B vs $25.95B). NTR leads profitability with a 8.7% profit margin vs -2.5%. NTR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.58. NTR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
LYB
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: D
NTR
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
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
+23.4%
Fair Value
$95.42
Current Price
$76.00
$19.42 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 414.7% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 2.2B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -7.0% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 9.2%
Earnings declined 87.7%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LYB
The strongest argument for LYB centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : NTR
The strongest argument for NTR centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.58 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 : NTR
The primary concerns for NTR are Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LYB profiles as a turnaround stock while NTR is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
NTR carries more volatility with a beta of 1.11 — expect wider price swings.
NTR is growing revenue faster at 5.7% — sustainability is the question.
NTR generates stronger free cash flow (2.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NTR scores higher overall (69/100 vs 40/100). LYB offers better value entry with a 33.7% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong 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.
Nutrien Ltd
BASIC MATERIALS · AGRICULTURAL INPUTS · USA
Nutrien Ltd. provides inputs, services and solutions for crops. The company is headquartered in Saskatoon, Canada.
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