LyondellBasell Industries NV vs Sanofi SA — how do they compare? LyondellBasell Industries NV trades at $61.25 (market cap $19.60B), while Sanofi SA trades at $44.05 (market cap $104.83B). The key difference: Sanofi SA is far larger — about 5.3× 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 | SNY | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $19.60B | $104.83B |
Sector | Basic Materials | Health |
52-Week High | $82.38 | $52.34 |
52-Week Low | $42.28 | $41.33 |
Enterprise Value | $31.22B | $121.32B |
Dividend Yield | 6.78% | 5.5% |
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Latest headlines on both assets
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 →Sanofi develops and markets drugs with a concentration in oncology, immunology, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and vaccines. However, the company's decision in late 2019 to pull back from the cardio-metabolic area will likely reduce the firm's footprint in this large therapeutic area. The company offers a diverse array of drugs with its highest revenue generator, Dupixent, representing just over 10% of total sales, but profits are shared with Regeneron. About 30% of total revenue comes from the United States and 25% from Europe. Emerging markets represent the majority of the remainder of revenue.
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