Question 1

Do analysts prefer LYB or MEOH?

Accepted Answer

LyondellBasell Industries currently has a consensus price target of $76.71, suggesting a potential upside of 32.92%. Methanex has a consensus price target of $66.78, suggesting a potential upside of 30.81%. Given LyondellBasell Industries' higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe LyondellBasell Industries is more favorable than Methanex. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score LyondellBasell Industries 3 Sell rating(s) 8 Hold rating(s) 8 Buy rating(s) 2 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.43 Methanex 1 Sell rating(s) 4 Hold rating(s) 4 Buy rating(s) 2 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.64

Question 2

Is LYB or MEOH a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

LyondellBasell Industries pays an annual dividend of $2.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.8%. Methanex pays an annual dividend of $0.74 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. LyondellBasell Industries pays out -110.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Methanex pays out -151.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. LyondellBasell Industries has increased its dividend for 14 consecutive years and Methanex has increased its dividend for 4 consecutive years. LyondellBasell Industries is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Question 3

Which has better earnings & valuation, LYB or MEOH?

Accepted Answer

Methanex has lower revenue, but higher earnings than LyondellBasell Industries. Methanex is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than LyondellBasell Industries, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio LyondellBasell Industries $30.15B 0.62 -$738M -$2.49 N/A Methanex $3.59B 1.10 $79.88M -$0.49 N/A

Question 4

Do institutionals and insiders believe in LYB or MEOH?

Accepted Answer

71.2% of LyondellBasell Industries shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 73.5% of Methanex shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of LyondellBasell Industries shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of Methanex shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Question 5

Is LYB or MEOH more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Methanex has a net margin of -1.25% compared to LyondellBasell Industries' net margin of -2.68%. LyondellBasell Industries' return on equity of 5.68% beat Methanex's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets LyondellBasell Industries -2.68% 5.68% 1.77% Methanex -1.25% 2.96% 1.12%

Question 6

Which has more risk and volatility, LYB or MEOH?

Accepted Answer

LyondellBasell Industries has a beta of 0.28, meaning that its share price is 72% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Methanex has a beta of 0.56, meaning that its share price is 44% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 7

Does the media prefer LYB or MEOH?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, LyondellBasell Industries and LyondellBasell Industries both had 4 articles in the media. LyondellBasell Industries' average media sentiment score of 1.19 beat Methanex's score of 0.92 indicating that LyondellBasell Industries is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment LyondellBasell Industries 3 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Methanex 1 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 8

Do analysts rate ASIX or LYB?

Accepted Answer

AdvanSix currently has a consensus target price of $22.50, indicating a potential upside of 16.04%. LyondellBasell Industries has a consensus target price of $76.71, indicating a potential upside of 32.92%. Given LyondellBasell Industries' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe LyondellBasell Industries is more favorable than AdvanSix. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score AdvanSix 1 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 1.67 LyondellBasell Industries 3 Sell rating(s) 8 Hold rating(s) 8 Buy rating(s) 2 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.43

Question 9

Is ASIX or LYB a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

AdvanSix pays an annual dividend of $0.64 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.3%. LyondellBasell Industries pays an annual dividend of $2.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.8%. AdvanSix pays out 173.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. LyondellBasell Industries pays out -110.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. AdvanSix has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years and LyondellBasell Industries has raised its dividend for 14 consecutive years. LyondellBasell Industries is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Question 10

Which has better earnings and valuation, ASIX or LYB?

Accepted Answer

AdvanSix has higher earnings, but lower revenue than LyondellBasell Industries. LyondellBasell Industries is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than AdvanSix, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio AdvanSix $1.55B 0.34 $49.29M $0.37 52.41 LyondellBasell Industries $30.15B 0.62 -$738M -$2.49 N/A

Question 11

Do insiders and institutionals believe in ASIX or LYB?

Accepted Answer

86.4% of AdvanSix shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 71.2% of LyondellBasell Industries shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.0% of AdvanSix shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of LyondellBasell Industries shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Question 12

Is ASIX or LYB more profitable?

Accepted Answer

AdvanSix has a net margin of 0.67% compared to LyondellBasell Industries' net margin of -2.68%. LyondellBasell Industries' return on equity of 5.68% beat AdvanSix's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets AdvanSix 0.67% 2.18% 1.05% LyondellBasell Industries -2.68% 5.68% 1.77%

Question 13

Which has more volatility & risk, ASIX or LYB?

Accepted Answer

AdvanSix has a beta of 1.28, indicating that its stock price is 28% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, LyondellBasell Industries has a beta of 0.28, indicating that its stock price is 72% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 14

Does the media refer more to ASIX or LYB?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, LyondellBasell Industries had 3 more articles in the media than AdvanSix. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for LyondellBasell Industries and 1 mentions for AdvanSix. LyondellBasell Industries' average media sentiment score of 1.19 beat AdvanSix's score of 0.00 indicating that LyondellBasell Industries is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment AdvanSix 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral LyondellBasell Industries 3 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 15

Do analysts rate CE or LYB?

Accepted Answer

Celanese currently has a consensus price target of $67.81, indicating a potential upside of 40.75%. LyondellBasell Industries has a consensus price target of $76.71, indicating a potential upside of 32.92%. Given Celanese's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Celanese is more favorable than LyondellBasell Industries. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Celanese 1 Sell rating(s) 7 Hold rating(s) 10 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.50 LyondellBasell Industries 3 Sell rating(s) 8 Hold rating(s) 8 Buy rating(s) 2 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.43

Question 16

Is CE or LYB a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

Celanese pays an annual dividend of $0.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.2%. LyondellBasell Industries pays an annual dividend of $2.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.8%. Celanese pays out -1.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. LyondellBasell Industries pays out -110.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. LyondellBasell Industries has increased its dividend for 14 consecutive years. LyondellBasell Industries is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Question 17

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, CE or LYB?

Accepted Answer

LyondellBasell Industries has higher revenue and earnings than Celanese. LyondellBasell Industries is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Celanese, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Celanese $9.54B 0.55 -$1.17B -$10.01 N/A LyondellBasell Industries $30.15B 0.62 -$738M -$2.49 N/A

Question 18

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in CE or LYB?

Accepted Answer

98.9% of Celanese shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 71.2% of LyondellBasell Industries shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of Celanese shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of LyondellBasell Industries shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Question 19

Is CE or LYB more profitable?

Accepted Answer

LyondellBasell Industries has a net margin of -2.68% compared to Celanese's net margin of -11.54%. Celanese's return on equity of 9.92% beat LyondellBasell Industries' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Celanese -11.54% 9.92% 2.12% LyondellBasell Industries -2.68% 5.68% 1.77%

Question 20

Which has more risk and volatility, CE or LYB?

Accepted Answer

Celanese has a beta of 0.74, suggesting that its stock price is 26% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, LyondellBasell Industries has a beta of 0.28, suggesting that its stock price is 72% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 21

Does the media favor CE or LYB?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Celanese had 1 more articles in the media than LyondellBasell Industries. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Celanese and 4 mentions for LyondellBasell Industries. LyondellBasell Industries' average media sentiment score of 1.19 beat Celanese's score of 0.30 indicating that LyondellBasell Industries is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Celanese 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 4 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral LyondellBasell Industries 3 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 22

Do analysts recommend DOW or LYB?

Accepted Answer

DOW presently has a consensus price target of $40.61, suggesting a potential upside of 33.85%. LyondellBasell Industries has a consensus price target of $76.71, suggesting a potential upside of 32.92%. Given DOW's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe DOW is more favorable than LyondellBasell Industries. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score DOW 2 Sell rating(s) 8 Hold rating(s) 10 Buy rating(s) 2 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.55 LyondellBasell Industries 3 Sell rating(s) 8 Hold rating(s) 8 Buy rating(s) 2 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.43

Question 23

Is DOW or LYB a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

DOW pays an annual dividend of $1.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.6%. LyondellBasell Industries pays an annual dividend of $2.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.8%. DOW pays out -35.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. LyondellBasell Industries pays out -110.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. LyondellBasell Industries has raised its dividend for 14 consecutive years. LyondellBasell Industries is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Question 24

Which has higher valuation and earnings, DOW or LYB?

Accepted Answer

LyondellBasell Industries has lower revenue, but higher earnings than DOW. LyondellBasell Industries is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than DOW, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio DOW $39.97B 0.55 -$2.62B -$3.99 N/A LyondellBasell Industries $30.15B 0.62 -$738M -$2.49 N/A

Question 25

Do institutionals & insiders believe in DOW or LYB?

Accepted Answer

64.0% of DOW shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 71.2% of LyondellBasell Industries shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.5% of DOW shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of LyondellBasell Industries shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Question 26

Is DOW or LYB more profitable?

Accepted Answer

LyondellBasell Industries has a net margin of -2.68% compared to DOW's net margin of -7.24%. LyondellBasell Industries' return on equity of 5.68% beat DOW's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets DOW -7.24% -4.29% -1.29% LyondellBasell Industries -2.68% 5.68% 1.77%

Question 27

Which has more risk & volatility, DOW or LYB?

Accepted Answer

DOW has a beta of 0.42, indicating that its stock price is 58% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, LyondellBasell Industries has a beta of 0.28, indicating that its stock price is 72% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 28

Does the media refer more to DOW or LYB?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, LyondellBasell Industries had 3 more articles in the media than DOW. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for LyondellBasell Industries and 1 mentions for DOW. LyondellBasell Industries' average media sentiment score of 1.19 beat DOW's score of 0.67 indicating that LyondellBasell Industries is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment DOW 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Positive LyondellBasell Industries 3 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 29

Do analysts recommend EMN or LYB?

Accepted Answer

Eastman Chemical presently has a consensus price target of $80.25, suggesting a potential upside of 15.63%. LyondellBasell Industries has a consensus price target of $76.71, suggesting a potential upside of 32.92%. Given LyondellBasell Industries' higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe LyondellBasell Industries is more favorable than Eastman Chemical. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Eastman Chemical 0 Sell rating(s) 7 Hold rating(s) 7 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.50 LyondellBasell Industries 3 Sell rating(s) 8 Hold rating(s) 8 Buy rating(s) 2 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.43

Question 30

Is EMN or LYB a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

Eastman Chemical pays an annual dividend of $3.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.8%. LyondellBasell Industries pays an annual dividend of $2.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.8%. Eastman Chemical pays out 97.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. LyondellBasell Industries pays out -110.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Eastman Chemical has increased its dividend for 15 consecutive years and LyondellBasell Industries has increased its dividend for 14 consecutive years. Eastman Chemical is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Question 31

Which has higher valuation and earnings, EMN or LYB?

Accepted Answer

Eastman Chemical has higher earnings, but lower revenue than LyondellBasell Industries. LyondellBasell Industries is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Eastman Chemical, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Eastman Chemical $8.64B 0.92 $474M $3.45 20.12 LyondellBasell Industries $30.15B 0.62 -$738M -$2.49 N/A

Question 32

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in EMN or LYB?

Accepted Answer

83.7% of Eastman Chemical shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 71.2% of LyondellBasell Industries shares are held by institutional investors. 2.6% of Eastman Chemical shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of LyondellBasell Industries shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Question 33

Is EMN or LYB more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Eastman Chemical has a net margin of 4.62% compared to LyondellBasell Industries' net margin of -2.68%. Eastman Chemical's return on equity of 8.88% beat LyondellBasell Industries' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Eastman Chemical 4.62% 8.88% 3.52% LyondellBasell Industries -2.68% 5.68% 1.77%

Question 34

Which has more risk and volatility, EMN or LYB?

Accepted Answer

Eastman Chemical has a beta of 1.04, indicating that its share price is 4% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, LyondellBasell Industries has a beta of 0.28, indicating that its share price is 72% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 35

Does the media favor EMN or LYB?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, LyondellBasell Industries had 3 more articles in the media than Eastman Chemical. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for LyondellBasell Industries and 1 mentions for Eastman Chemical. LyondellBasell Industries' average media sentiment score of 1.19 beat Eastman Chemical's score of 0.50 indicating that LyondellBasell Industries is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Eastman Chemical 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive LyondellBasell Industries 3 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Metric	LyondellBasell Industries	CHEM Industry	Materials Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$18.63B	$12.90B	$4.64B	$23.12B
Dividend Yield	4.59%	2.46%	5.00%	4.06%
P/E Ratio	-23.18	36.88	22.88	31.02
Price / Sales	0.62	2.06	5,912.90	20.86
Price / Cash	9.92	12.28	24.30	18.65
Price / Book	1.84	1.93	8.85	4.65
Net Income	-$738M	$171.68M	$157.26M	$1.07B
7 Day Performance	-7.58%	-2.89%	-3.54%	-1.12%
1 Month Performance	-17.15%	-1.78%	-4.06%	0.10%
1 Year Performance	0.58%	34.82%	52.07%	24.24%

Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
LYB LyondellBasell Industries	4.7472 of 5 stars	$57.71 -1.4%	$76.71 +32.9%	+0.2%	$18.63B	$30.15B	N/A	18,970	Positive News
MEOH Methanex	4.4592 of 5 stars	$56.25 -5.3%	$66.78 +18.7%	+41.5%	$4.35B	$3.67B	N/A	1,649	News Coverage Positive News Gap Down
ASIX AdvanSix	3.4186 of 5 stars	$22.28 -2.3%	$22.50 +1.0%	-17.1%	$600.72M	$1.52B	60.22	1,410	Gap Down
CE Celanese	4.206 of 5 stars	$53.74 +0.5%	$67.81 +26.2%	-7.1%	$5.89B	$9.49B	N/A	11,434	Positive News Analyst Downgrade
DOW DOW	4.3033 of 5 stars	$33.15 -2.1%	$40.61 +22.5%	+10.8%	$23.89B	$39.33B	N/A	34,600

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Which has more risk and volatility, LYB or MEOH?

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Is ASIX or LYB more profitable?

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Do analysts rate CE or LYB?

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Which has preferable earnings & valuation, CE or LYB?

Is CE or LYB a better dividend stock?

Does the media favor CE or LYB?

Which has more risk and volatility, CE or LYB?

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Which has more risk & volatility, DOW or LYB?

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