LyondellBasell Industries NV (LYB)vsSBA Communications Corp (SBAC)
LYB
LyondellBasell Industries NV
$73.29
+2.53%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $23.66B
SBAC
SBA Communications Corp
$221.20
+2.42%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $22.91B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LyondellBasell Industries NV generates 971% more annual revenue ($30.15B vs $2.82B). SBAC leads profitability with a 37.4% profit margin vs -2.5%. LYB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.53. SBAC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
LYB
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: D
SBAC
Buy54
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
+12.1%
Fair Value
$217.30
Current Price
$221.20
$3.90 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 37 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 52.4%
Earnings expanding 115.6% 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%
3.7% revenue growth
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LYB
The strongest argument for LYB centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : SBAC
The strongest argument for SBAC centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 37.4% and operating margin at 52.4%.
Bear Case : LYB
The primary concerns for LYB are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : SBAC
The primary concerns for SBAC are Revenue Growth, Return on Equity, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LYB profiles as a turnaround stock while SBAC is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
SBAC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.88 — expect wider price swings.
SBAC is growing revenue faster at 3.7% — sustainability is the question.
SBAC generates stronger free cash flow (241M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SBAC scores higher overall (54/100 vs 40/100), backed by strong 37.4% margins. 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.
SBA Communications Corp
REAL ESTATE · REIT - SPECIALTY · USA
SBA Communications Corporation is a real estate investment trust which owns and operates wireless infrastructure in the United States, Canada, Central America, South America, and South Africa.
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