LyondellBasell Industries NV vs Nucor Corporation — how do they compare? LyondellBasell Industries NV trades at $63.98 (market cap $20.67B), while Nucor Corporation trades at $271.95 (market cap $61.93B). The key difference: Nucor Corporation is far larger — about 3× LyondellBasell Industries NV's market cap, and LyondellBasell Industries NV pays the higher dividend (6.44%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| LYB | NUE | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $20.67B | $61.93B |
Sector | Basic Materials | Basic Materials |
52-Week High | $82.38 | $274.74 |
52-Week Low | $42.28 | $131.78 |
Enterprise Value | $32.26B | $66.34B |
Dividend Yield | 6.44% | 0.82% |
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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.
Read more on LYB →Nucor Corp manufactures steel and steel products. The company also produces direct reduced iron for use in its steel mills. The operations include international trading and sales companies that buy and sell steel and steel products manufactured by the company and others. The operating business segments are: steel mills, steel products and raw materials, the steel mills segment derives maximum revenue.
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