Compare · KRO vs LYB
KRO vs LYB
Side-by-side comparison of Kronos Worldwide Inc (KRO) and LyondellBasell Industries NV (LYB): market cap, price performance, sector, and recent activity on the wire.
Summary
- KRO operates in Basic Materials, while LYB operates in Industrials - the two are in different parts of the market.
- LYB is the larger of the two at $20.82B, about 28.1x KRO ($739.8M).
- LYB has been more active in the news (19 items in the past 4 weeks vs 1 for KRO).
- LYB has more recent analyst coverage (25 ratings vs 2 for KRO).
- Company
- Kronos Worldwide Inc
- LyondellBasell Industries NV
- Price
- $6.44-6.12%
- $64.49-2.66%
- Market cap
- $739.8M
- $20.82B
- 1M return
- -
- -
- 1Y return
- -
- -
- Industry
- Major Chemicals
- Major Chemicals
- Exchange
- NYSE
- NYSE
- IPO
- News (4w)
- 1
- 19
- Recent ratings
- 2
- 25
Kronos Worldwide Inc
Kronos Worldwide, Inc. produces and markets titanium dioxide pigments (TiO2) in Europe, North America, the Asia Pacific, and internationally. The company produces TiO2 in two crystalline forms, rutile and anatase to impart whiteness, brightness, opacity, and durability for various products, including paints, coatings, plastics, paper, fibers, and ceramics, as well as for various specialty products, such as inks, foods, and cosmetics. It also produces ilmenite, a raw material used directly as a feedstock by sulfate-process TiO2 plants; iron-based chemicals, which are used as treatment and conditioning agents for industrial effluents and municipal wastewater, as well as in the manufacture of iron pigments, cement, and agricultural products; titanium oxychloride for use in the formulation of pearlescent pigments, and production of electroceramic capacitors for cell phones and other electronic devices; and titanyl sulfate that is used in pearlescent pigments, natural gas pipe, and other specialty applications. In addition, the company provides technical services for its products. It sells its products under the KRONOS brand through agents and distributors to paint, plastics, decorative laminate, and paper manufacturers. The company was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Kronos Worldwide, Inc. is a subsidiary of Valhi, Inc.
LyondellBasell Industries NV
LyondellBasell Industries N.V. operates as a chemical company in the United States, Germany, Mexico, Italy, Poland, France, Japan, China, the Netherlands, and internationally. The company operates in six segments: Olefins and PolyolefinsÂAmericas; Olefins and PolyolefinsÂEurope, Asia, International; Intermediates and Derivatives; Advanced Polymer Solutions; Refining; and Technology. It produces and markets olefins and co-products; polyolefins; polyethylene products, which consist of high density polyethylene, low density polyethylene, and linear low density polyethylene; and polypropylene (PP) products, such as PP homopolymers and copolymers. The company also produces and sells propylene oxide and its derivatives; oxyfuels and related products; and intermediate chemicals, such as styrene monomers, acetyls, ethylene glycols, and ethylene oxides and derivatives. In addition, it produces and markets compounds and solutions, such as polypropylene compounds, engineered plastics, masterbatches, engineered composites, colors, and powders; and advanced polymers. Further, the company refines crude oil and other crude oils of varied types and sources into gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel; develops and licenses chemical and polyolefin process technologies; and manufactures and sells polyolefin catalysts. LyondellBasell Industries N.V. was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
Latest KRO
- Director Kramer Kevin B bought $98,510 worth of Common Stock $0.01 par value per share (14,601 units at $6.75), increasing direct ownership by 49% to 44,411 units (SEC Form 4)
- President and CEO Christian Brian W. was granted 5,550 shares (SEC Form 4)
- Vice Chairman of the Board Simmons Michael Shawn was granted 5,550 shares, increasing direct ownership by 111% to 10,550 units (SEC Form 4)
- Director Moore Cecil H Jr was granted 5,550 units of Common Stock $0.01 par value per share, increasing direct ownership by 18% to 36,324 units (SEC Form 4)
- Director Mendes Meredith W. was granted 5,550 units of Common Stock $0.01 par value per share, increasing direct ownership by 40% to 19,300 units (SEC Form 4)
- Director Kramer Kevin B was granted 5,550 units of Common Stock $0.01 par value per share, increasing direct ownership by 23% to 29,810 units (SEC Form 4)
- Director Harper John E was granted 5,550 units of Common Stock $0.01 par value per share, increasing direct ownership by 34% to 21,800 units (SEC Form 4)
- Director Feehan Loretta J. was granted 5,550 units of Common Stock $0.01 par value per share, increasing direct ownership by 26% to 26,800 units (SEC Form 4)
- Director Turner R Gerald Dr was granted 5,550 units of Common Stock $0.01 par value per share, increasing direct ownership by 17% to 37,596 units (SEC Form 4)
- Kronos Worldwide Inc filed SEC Form 8-K: Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders, Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits
Latest LYB
- SEC Form 4 filed by EVP & Chief Innovation Officer Seward James Malcolm
- SEC Form 4 filed by EVP, Sustainability & Corp Aff Campbell Tracey D
- LyondellBasell Industries NV filed SEC Form 8-K: Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation, Financial Statements and Exhibits
- SEC Form SD filed by LyondellBasell Industries NV
- LyondellBasell upgraded by Wells Fargo with a new price target
- SEC Form S-8 filed by LyondellBasell Industries NV
- Director Griffin Rita E was granted 2,321 units of Class A Ordinary Shares and covered exercise/tax liability with 639 units of Class A Ordinary Shares, increasing direct ownership by 30% to 7,354 units (SEC Form 4) to cover taxes
- Director Manifold Albert Jude was granted 2,321 units of Class A Ordinary Shares and covered exercise/tax liability with 689 units of Class A Ordinary Shares, increasing direct ownership by 12% to 14,905 units (SEC Form 4) (for tax liability)
- Director Karlin Bridget E was granted 2,321 units of Class A Ordinary Shares and covered exercise/tax liability with 521 units of Class A Ordinary Shares, increasing direct ownership by 37% to 6,705 units (SEC Form 4) to satisfy withholding tax
- Director Kamsky Virginia A was granted 2,321 units of Class A Ordinary Shares and covered exercise/tax liability with 593 units of Class A Ordinary Shares, increasing direct ownership by 21% to 9,822 units (SEC Form 4) to satisfy withholding tax