LyondellBasell Industries NV vs Prudential Financial Inc — how do they compare? LyondellBasell Industries NV trades at $61.25 (market cap $19.60B), while Prudential Financial Inc trades at $117.2 (market cap $40.97B). The key difference: Prudential Financial Inc is far larger — about 2.1× LyondellBasell Industries NV's market cap, and LyondellBasell Industries NV pays the higher dividend (6.78%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| LYB | PRU | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $19.60B | $40.97B |
Sector | Basic Materials | Financials |
52-Week High | $82.38 | $119.07 |
52-Week Low | $42.28 | $92.00 |
Enterprise Value | $31.22B | $68.03B |
Dividend Yield | 6.78% | 4.75% |
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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 →Prudential Financial is a large, diversified insurance company offering annuities, life insurance, retirement plan services, and asset management products. While it operates in a number of countries, the vast majority of revenue is generated in the United States and Japan. The company's investment management business, PGIM, contributes approximately 15% of its earnings and has over $1.5 trillion in assets under management. The U.S. businesses are responsible for about 45% of earnings and can be classified into Institutional Retirement Strategies, Individual Retirement Strategies, Group Insurance, Individual Life Insurance, and Assurance IQ. Finally, the international business segment of the company contributes approximately 40% of earnings with a strong market position in Japan.
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