LyondellBasell Industries NV (LYB)vsTronox Holdings PLC (TROX)
LYB
LyondellBasell Industries NV
$73.29
+2.53%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $23.66B
TROX
Tronox Holdings PLC
$9.99
+3.36%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $1.56B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LyondellBasell Industries NV generates 940% more annual revenue ($30.15B vs $2.90B). LYB leads profitability with a -2.5% profit margin vs -16.2%. TROX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 48/100 (D+).
LYB
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: D
TROX
Hold48
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
+79.7%
Fair Value
$41.50
Current Price
$9.98
$31.52 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 48.2% 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%
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -29.2% — below average capital efficiency
Currently unprofitable
Operating margin of -5.1%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LYB
The strongest argument for LYB centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : TROX
The strongest argument for TROX centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : LYB
The primary concerns for LYB are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : TROX
The primary concerns for TROX are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TROX carries more volatility with a beta of 0.91 — expect wider price swings.
TROX is growing revenue faster at 8.0% — sustainability is the question.
LYB generates stronger free cash flow (79M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor SPECIALTY CHEMICALS industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
TROX scores higher overall (48/100 vs 40/100). 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.
Tronox Holdings PLC
BASIC MATERIALS · CHEMICALS · USA
Tronox Holdings plc is a vertically integrated manufacturer of TiO2 pigment in North America, South and Central America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. The company is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut.
Compare with Other SPECIALTY CHEMICALS Stocks
Want to dig deeper into these stocks?