LyondellBasell Industries NV (LYB)vsVista Gold Corporation (VGZ)
LYB
LyondellBasell Industries NV
$74.60
+1.79%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $23.66B
VGZ
Vista Gold Corporation
$2.05
-5.09%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $318.88M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
VGZ leads profitability with a 0.0% profit margin vs -2.5%. LYB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 40/100 (D).
LYB
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: D
VGZ
Avoid19
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+33.7%
Fair Value
$89.72
Current Price
$74.60
$15.12 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for VGZ.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
No standout strengths identified
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -7.0% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 9.2%
Earnings declined 87.7%
Trading at 17.1x book value
0.0% revenue growth
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LYB
The strongest argument for LYB centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : VGZ
VGZ has a balanced fundamental profile.
Bear Case : LYB
The primary concerns for LYB are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : VGZ
The primary concerns for VGZ are Price/Book, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LYB profiles as a turnaround stock while VGZ is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
VGZ carries more volatility with a beta of 1.21 — expect wider price swings.
VGZ is growing revenue faster at 0.0% — sustainability is the question.
VGZ generates stronger free cash flow (-2M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LYB scores higher overall (40/100 vs 19/100). Both earn "Hold" and "Avoid" 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.
Vista Gold Corporation
BASIC MATERIALS · GOLD · USA
Vista Gold Corp. The company is headquartered in Littleton, Colorado.
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