LyondellBasell Industries NV (LYB)vsRoyal Gold Inc (RGLD)
LYB
LyondellBasell Industries NV
$73.29
+2.53%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $23.66B
RGLD
Royal Gold Inc
$233.38
+1.02%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $19.60B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LyondellBasell Industries NV generates 2851% more annual revenue ($30.15B vs $1.02B). RGLD leads profitability with a 45.6% profit margin vs -2.5%. RGLD appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.06. RGLD earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
LYB
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: D
RGLD
Strong Buy65
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
+27.0%
Fair Value
$390.60
Current Price
$233.38
$157.22 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 46 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 60.2%
Revenue surging 86.1% year-over-year
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -7.0% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 9.2%
Earnings declined 87.7%
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Earnings declined 28.9%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LYB
The strongest argument for LYB centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : RGLD
The strongest argument for RGLD centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 45.6% and operating margin at 60.2%. Revenue growth of 86.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : LYB
The primary concerns for LYB are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : RGLD
The primary concerns for RGLD are P/E Ratio, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LYB profiles as a turnaround stock while RGLD is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
RGLD carries more volatility with a beta of 0.55 — expect wider price swings.
RGLD is growing revenue faster at 86.1% — sustainability is the question.
RGLD generates stronger free cash flow (241M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RGLD scores higher overall (65/100 vs 40/100), backed by strong 45.6% margins and 86.1% revenue growth. 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.
Royal Gold Inc
BASIC MATERIALS · GOLD · USA
Royal Gold, Inc., acquires and manages precious metal flows, royalties and related interests. The company is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
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