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LYB vs VHI

Side-by-side comparison of LyondellBasell Industries NV (LYB) and Valhi Inc. (VHI): market cap, price performance, sector, and recent activity on the wire.

Summary

  • LYB operates in Industrials, while VHI operates in Basic Materials - the two are in different parts of the market.
  • LYB is the larger of the two at $20.80B, about 52.0x VHI ($400.2M).
  • Over the past year, LYB is up 8.7% and VHI is down 5.9% - LYB leads by 14.6 points.
  • LYB has been more active in the news (19 items in the past 4 weeks vs 10 for VHI).
  • LYB has more recent analyst coverage (25 ratings vs 0 for VHI).
PerformanceLYB+4.95%VHI-5.87%
2025-06-10+0.00%2026-06-09
MetricLYBVHI
Company
LyondellBasell Industries NV
Valhi Inc.
Price
$63.60-1.18%
$14.11-2.72%
Market cap
$20.80B
$400.2M
1M return
-11.39%
-4.14%
1Y return
+8.74%
-5.87%
Industry
Major Chemicals
Major Chemicals
Exchange
NYSE
NYSE
IPO
News (4w)
19
10
Recent ratings
25
0
LYB

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 Polyolefins—Americas; Olefins and Polyolefins—Europe, 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.

VHI

Valhi Inc.

Valhi, Inc. engages in the chemicals, component products, and real estate management and development businesses in the Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, and internationally. The company's Chemicals segment produces and markets titanium dioxide pigments (TiO2), which are white inorganic pigments used in various applications by paint, plastics, decorative laminate, and paper manufacturers. It offers TiO2 under the KRONOS name through agents and distributors. This segment also offers ilmenite, a raw material used directly as a feedstock by sulfate-process TiO2 plants; iron-based chemicals; and titanium oxychloride and titanyl sulfate. The company's Component Products segment manufactures mechanical and electrical cabinet locks, and other locking mechanisms for use in ignition systems, mailboxes, file cabinets, desk drawers, tool storage cabinets, vending and cash containment machines, integrated inventory and access control secured narcotics boxes, medical cabinetry security, electronic circuit panels, storage compartments, and gas station security applications. It also provides stainless steel exhaust components, gauges, throttle controls, wake enhancement systems, trim tabs, and related hardware and accessories primarily for performance and ski/wakeboard boats. The company's Real Estate Management and Development segment offers utility services to industrial and municipal customers; owns real properties; and develops land holdings for commercial, industrial, and residential purposes. It also holds marketable securities and other investments. The company is based in Dallas, Texas. Valhi, Inc. is a subsidiary of Contran Corporation.

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