LyondellBasell Industries NV (LYB)vsSilvercorp Metals Inc (SVM)
LYB
LyondellBasell Industries NV
$73.29
+2.53%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $23.66B
SVM
Silvercorp Metals Inc
$11.99
+4.44%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $2.60B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LyondellBasell Industries NV generates 8141% more annual revenue ($30.15B vs $365.89M). LYB leads profitability with a -2.5% profit margin vs -4.6%. SVM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 42/100 (D).
LYB
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: D
SVM
Hold42
out of 100
Grade: D
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
-39.7%
Fair Value
$8.21
Current Price
$11.99
$3.78 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 54.5%
Revenue surging 50.8% 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%
ROE of 1.5% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 31.7%
Currently unprofitable
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LYB
The strongest argument for LYB centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : SVM
The strongest argument for SVM centers on Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 50.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : LYB
The primary concerns for LYB are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : SVM
The primary concerns for SVM are Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LYB profiles as a turnaround stock while SVM is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
SVM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.96 — expect wider price swings.
SVM is growing revenue faster at 50.8% — sustainability is the question.
SVM generates stronger free cash flow (87M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SVM scores higher overall (42/100 vs 40/100) and 50.8% revenue growth. LYB offers better value entry with a 33.7% margin of safety. Both earn "Hold" 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.
Silvercorp Metals Inc
BASIC MATERIALS · SILVER · USA
Silvercorp Metals Inc. is engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development and extraction of mineral properties in China. The company is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
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