LyondellBasell Industries NV (LYB)vsNucor Corp (NUE)
LYB
LyondellBasell Industries NV
$73.29
+2.53%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $23.66B
NUE
Nucor Corp
$225.29
+1.30%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $50.65B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Nucor Corp generates 13% more annual revenue ($34.16B vs $30.15B). NUE leads profitability with a 6.8% profit margin vs -2.5%. LYB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.53. NUE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (C+).
LYB
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: D
NUE
Buy65
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
-9.8%
Fair Value
$177.09
Current Price
$225.29
$48.20 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 382.1% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 21.3% 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%
6.8% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LYB
The strongest argument for LYB centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : NUE
The strongest argument for NUE centers on EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score, Market Cap. Revenue growth of 21.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : LYB
The primary concerns for LYB are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : NUE
The primary concerns for NUE are Profit Margin, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LYB profiles as a turnaround stock while NUE is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
NUE carries more volatility with a beta of 1.75 — expect wider price swings.
NUE is growing revenue faster at 21.3% — sustainability is the question.
NUE generates stronger free cash flow (225M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NUE scores higher overall (65/100 vs 40/100) and 21.3% 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.
Nucor Corp
BASIC MATERIALS · STEEL · USA
Nucor Corporation is a producer of steel and related products based in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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