Albemarle Corp. vs LyondellBasell Industries NV — how do they compare? Albemarle Corp. trades at $131.2 (market cap $15.27B), while LyondellBasell Industries NV trades at $63.98 (market cap $20.67B). The key difference: LyondellBasell Industries NV is the larger of the two by market cap, and LyondellBasell Industries NV pays the higher dividend (6.44%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ALB | LYB | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $15.27B | $20.67B |
Sector | Basic Materials | Basic Materials |
52-Week High | $215.62 | $82.38 |
52-Week Low | $72.58 | $42.28 |
Enterprise Value | $17.75B | $32.26B |
Dividend Yield | 1.27% | 6.44% |
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Albemarle is the world's largest lithium producer. Our outlook for robust lithium demand is predicated upon increased demand for electric vehicle batteries. Albemarle produces lithium from its salt brine deposits in Chile and the U.S. and its hard rock joint venture mines in Australia. Albemarle is also a global leader in the production of bromine, used in flame retardants. The company is also a major producer of oil refining catalysts.
Read more on ALB →LyondellBasell Industries NV is a petrochemical producer with operations in the U.S. and Europe. It operates in six segments: Olefins and Polyolefins-Americas (O&P-Americas), Olefins and Polyolefins-Europe, Asia, International (O&P-EAI), Intermediates and Derivatives (I&D), Advanced Polymer Solutions (APS), Refining and Technology. The company is a major producer of polyethylene, the world's largest producer of polypropylene, and the second- largest producer of propylene oxide. Its chemicals are used in various consumer and industrial end products. Substantially, all of the company's revenue is derived from product sales.
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