LyondellBasell Industries NV (LYB)vsReliance Steel & Aluminum Co (RS)
LYB
LyondellBasell Industries NV
$73.29
+2.53%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $23.66B
RS
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co
$359.45
-0.82%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $18.35B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LyondellBasell Industries NV generates 103% more annual revenue ($30.15B vs $14.84B). RS leads profitability with a 5.4% profit margin vs -2.5%. LYB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.53. RS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
LYB
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: D
RS
Buy63
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
-46.2%
Fair Value
$246.42
Current Price
$359.45
$113.03 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
15.5% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 36.4% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -7.0% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 9.2%
Earnings declined 87.7%
Expensive relative to growth rate
5.4% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LYB
The strongest argument for LYB centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : RS
The strongest argument for RS centers on Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 15.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : LYB
The primary concerns for LYB are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : RS
The primary concerns for RS are PEG Ratio, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LYB profiles as a turnaround stock while RS is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
RS carries more volatility with a beta of 0.87 — expect wider price swings.
RS is growing revenue faster at 15.5% — sustainability is the question.
RS generates stronger free cash flow (87M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RS scores higher overall (63/100 vs 40/100) and 15.5% 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.
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co
BASIC MATERIALS · STEEL · USA
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. is a metal service center company. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
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