LyondellBasell Industries NV (LYB)vsSmith-Midland Corp (SMID)
LYB
LyondellBasell Industries NV
$73.29
+2.53%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $23.66B
SMID
Smith-Midland Corp
$33.78
+1.90%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $176.71M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LyondellBasell Industries NV generates 32168% more annual revenue ($30.15B vs $93.45M). SMID leads profitability with a 13.4% profit margin vs -2.5%. SMID appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.20. SMID earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
LYB
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: D
SMID
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
+5.4%
Fair Value
$35.69
Current Price
$33.78
$1.91 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 52.6% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 26 in profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Revenue surging 24.7% 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%
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LYB
The strongest argument for LYB centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : SMID
The strongest argument for SMID centers on EPS Growth, Return on Equity, P/E Ratio. Revenue growth of 24.7% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.20 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 : SMID
The primary concerns for SMID are Market Cap, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LYB profiles as a turnaround stock while SMID is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
SMID carries more volatility with a beta of 1.89 — expect wider price swings.
SMID is growing revenue faster at 24.7% — sustainability is the question.
LYB generates stronger free cash flow (79M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SMID scores higher overall (69/100 vs 40/100) and 24.7% 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.
Smith-Midland Corp
BASIC MATERIALS · BUILDING MATERIALS · USA
Smith-Midland Corporation invents, develops, manufactures, markets, leases, licenses, sells, and installs precast concrete products primarily for use in the construction, highway, utility, and agricultural industries. The company is headquartered in Midland, Virginia.
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