LyondellBasell Industries NV (LYB)vsSuzano Papel e Celulose SA ADR (SUZ)
LYB
LyondellBasell Industries NV
$73.29
+2.53%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $23.66B
SUZ
Suzano Papel e Celulose SA ADR
$8.87
-0.67%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $11.04B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Suzano Papel e Celulose SA ADR generates 66% more annual revenue ($50.12B vs $30.15B). SUZ leads profitability with a 26.8% profit margin vs -2.5%. SUZ earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
LYB
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: D
SUZ
Buy57
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
+71.3%
Fair Value
$38.95
Current Price
$8.87
$30.08 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Every $100 of equity generates 35 in profit
Keeps 27 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Generating 2.6B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -7.0% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 9.2%
Earnings declined 87.7%
Revenue declined 7.5%
Earnings declined 38.6%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LYB
The strongest argument for LYB centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : SUZ
The strongest argument for SUZ centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 26.8% and operating margin at 16.9%.
Bear Case : LYB
The primary concerns for LYB are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : SUZ
The primary concerns for SUZ are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score. Debt-to-equity of 2.43 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LYB profiles as a turnaround stock while SUZ is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
LYB carries more volatility with a beta of 0.44 — expect wider price swings.
SUZ is growing revenue faster at -7.5% — sustainability is the question.
SUZ generates stronger free cash flow (2.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SUZ scores higher overall (57/100 vs 40/100), backed by strong 26.8% 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.
Suzano Papel e Celulose SA ADR
BASIC MATERIALS · PAPER & PAPER PRODUCTS · USA
Suzano SA produces and sells eucalyptus pulp and paper products in Brazil and internationally. The company is headquartered in Salvador, Brazil.
Visit Website →Compare with Other SPECIALTY CHEMICALS Stocks
Want to dig deeper into these stocks?