LyondellBasell Industries NV (LYB)vsOlympic Steel Inc (ZEUS)
LYB
LyondellBasell Industries NV
$73.29
+2.53%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $23.66B
ZEUS
Olympic Steel Inc
$47.86
0.00%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $538.98M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LyondellBasell Industries NV generates 1488% more annual revenue ($30.15B vs $1.90B). ZEUS leads profitability with a 0.7% profit margin vs -2.5%. ZEUS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.46. ZEUS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 52/100 (C-).
LYB
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: D
ZEUS
Buy52
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
+50.9%
Fair Value
$103.51
Current Price
$47.86
$55.65 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -7.0% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 9.2%
Earnings declined 87.7%
4.4% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 2.4% — below average capital efficiency
0.7% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LYB
The strongest argument for LYB centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : ZEUS
The strongest argument for ZEUS centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.46 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 : ZEUS
The primary concerns for ZEUS are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity. A P/E of 40.9x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 0.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LYB profiles as a turnaround stock while ZEUS is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
ZEUS carries more volatility with a beta of 1.72 — expect wider price swings.
ZEUS is growing revenue faster at 4.4% — sustainability is the question.
LYB generates stronger free cash flow (79M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ZEUS scores higher overall (52/100 vs 40/100). 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.
Olympic Steel Inc
BASIC MATERIALS · STEEL · USA
Olympic Steel, Inc. processes and distributes metal products in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Bedford Heights, Ohio.
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