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, polyethylene, and polypropylene; and propylene oxide and derivatives; oxyfuels and related products; and intermediate chemicals, such as styrene monomer, acetyls, ethylene oxide, and ethylene glycol. In addition, the company produce and markets compounding and solutions including polypropylene compounds, engineered plastics, masterbatches, engineered composites, colors and powders, and advanced polymers including catalloy and polybutene-1; and refines heavy, high-sulfur crude oil and other crude oils, as well as refined products, including gasoline and distillates. Further, it develops and licenses chemical and polyolefin process technologies; manufactures and sells polyolefin catalysts; and serves food packaging, home furnishings, automotive components, and paints and coatings applications. LyondellBasell Industries N.V. was incorporated in 2009 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

LyondellBasell Industries NV

Eastman Chemical (EMN) is expected to deliver a year-over-year decline in earnings on lower revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended September 2025. This widely-known consensus outlook gives a good sense of the company's earnings picture, but how the actual results compare to these estimates is a powerful factor that could impact its near-term stock price.
The stock might move higher if these key numbers top expectations in the upcoming earnings report, which is expected to be released on November 3. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower.
While management's discussion of business conditions on theearnings callwill mostly determine the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations, it's worth having a handicapping insight into the odds of a positive EPS surprise.
Zacks Consensus Estimate
This specialty chemicals maker is expected to post quarterly earnings of $1.18 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -47.8%.
Revenues are expected to be $2.24 billion, down 9% from the year-ago quarter.
Estimate Revisions Trend
The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 10.05% lower over the last 30 days to the current level. This is essentially a reflection of how the covering analysts have collectively reassessed their initial estimates over this period.
Investors should keep in mind that the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts may not always get reflected in the aggregate change.
Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Earnings Whisper
Estimate revisions ahead of a company's earnings release offer clues to the business conditions for the period whose results are coming out. Our proprietary surprise prediction model -- the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) -- has this insight at its core.
The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a more recent version of the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.
Thus, a positive or negative Earnings ESP reading theoretically indicates the likely deviation of the actual earnings from the consensus estimate. However, the model's predictive power is significant for positive ESP readings only.
A positive Earnings ESP is a strong predictor of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold). Our research shows that stocks with this combination produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time, and a solid Zacks Rank actually increases the predictive power of Earnings ESP.
Please note that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss. Our research shows that it is difficult to predict an earnings beat with any degree of confidence for stocks with negative Earnings ESP readings and/or Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) or 5 (Strong Sell).
How Have the Numbers Shaped Up for Eastman Chemical?
For Eastman Chemical, the Most Accurate Estimate is lower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that analysts have recently become bearish on the company's earnings prospects. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of -0.99%.
On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #5.
So, this combination makes it difficult to conclusively predict that Eastman Chemical will beat the consensus EPS estimate.
Does Earnings Surprise History Hold Any Clue?
While calculating estimates for a company's future earnings, analysts often consider to what extent it has been able to match past consensus estimates. So, it's worth taking a look at the surprise history for gauging its influence on the upcoming number.
For the last reported quarter, it was expected that Eastman Chemical would post earnings of $1.72 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.60, delivering a surprise of -6.98%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has beaten consensus EPS estimates three times.
Bottom Line
An earnings beat or miss may not be the sole basis for a stock moving higher or lower. Many stocks end up losing ground despite an earnings beat due to other factors that disappoint investors. Similarly, unforeseen catalysts help a number of stocks gain despite an earnings miss.
That said, betting on stocks that are expected to beat earnings expectations does increase the odds of success. This is why it's worth checking a company's Earnings ESP and Zacks Rank ahead of its quarterly release. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.
Eastman Chemical doesn't appear a compelling earnings-beat candidate. However, investors should pay attention to other factors too for betting on this stock or staying away from it ahead of its earnings release.
An Industry Player's Expected Results
Another stock from the Zacks Chemical - Diversified industry, LyondellBasell (LYB), is soon expected to post earnings of $0.8 per share for the quarter ended September 2025. This estimate indicates a year-over-year change of -57.5%. Revenues for the quarter are expected to be $7.49 billion, down 27.4% from the year-ago quarter.
The consensus EPS estimate for LyondellBasell has been revised 12.4% lower over the last 30 days to the current level. However, a higher Most Accurate Estimate has resulted in an Earnings ESP of +1.75%.
When combined with a Zacks Rank of #5 (Strong Sell), this Earnings ESP makes it difficult to conclusively predict that LyondellBasell will beat the consensus EPS estimate. The company could not beat consensus EPS estimates in any of the last four quarters.
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Analysts Estimate Eastman Chemical (EMN) to Report a Decline in Earnings: What to Look Out for

LyondellBasell Industries LYB has introduced ProFax EP648R, a novel polypropylene impact copolymer designed for injection-molded applications that require a strong combination of stiffness and impact resistance. The company emphasized that this new material is designed to meet the performance demands of industries where mechanical toughness, dimensional stability and efficient production processes are critical.
LyondellBasell ProFax EP648R’s Features and Benefits
ProFax EP648R is engineered to provide an optimal balance between rigidity and impact resistance.This makes it suitable for molded parts that need to withstand mechanical stress while maintaining structural integrity. The polymer’s formulation incorporates advanced nucleation techniques to enhance stiffness without compromising toughness, helping manufacturers achieve high-performance results.
The new copolymer includes additives that reduce static buildup and improve mold release during production, which helps accelerate manufacturing cycles and reduce handling issues. Its efficient crystallization properties also contribute to dimensional stability, making it easier to produce consistent, high-quality parts at scale.
EP648R is intended for a wide range of injection-molded products, including pails, crates, caps, closures, garden furniture and thin-walled packaging components. Meanwhile, EP649U focuses on rigid packaging applications, offering high flow and rapid crystallization for thinner walls, lighter parts and improved stacking strength.
Shares of LYB are down 38.2% year to date compared with its industry’s decline of 19.2%.
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LYB’s Zacks Rank & Key Picks
LYB currently carries a Zacks Rank of #5 (Strong Sell).
Some better-ranked stocks in the Basic Materials space are Johnson Matthey Plc. JMPLY, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. APD and Cabot Corporation CBT. JMPLY sports a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy) while APD and CBT carry a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for JMPLY’s current-year earnings is pegged at $4.23 per share, indicating a 11% year-over-year increase. JMPLY’s shares are up 74.7% year to date.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for CBT’s current fiscal-year earnings is pegged at $7.30 per share, indicating a 3.40% year-over-year increase. Its earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in two of the trailing four quarters and missed two, with the average surprise beingn 1.1%.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for APD’s fiscal 2025 earnings is pegged at $12.02 per share, indicating a rise of 3.30% from year-ago levels. The company’s earnings beat the consensus estimate in three of the trailing four quarters and missed one, with the average surprise being 0.48%.
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LYB Introduces New Polypropylene Copolymer ProFax EP648R

Fintel reports that on October 6, 2025, UBS maintained coverage of LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (NYSE:LYB) with a Sell recommendation.
Analyst Price Forecast Suggests 25.76% Upside
As of September 30, 2025, the average one-year price target for LyondellBasell Industries N.V. is $61.21/share. The forecasts range from a low of $44.44 to a high of $95.68. The average price target represents an increase of 25.76% from its latest reported closing price of $48.67 / share.
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The projected annual revenue for LyondellBasell Industries N.V. is 39,152MM, an increase of 1.29%. The projected annual non-GAAP EPS is 10.40.
What is the Fund Sentiment?
There are 1,628 funds or institutions reporting positions in LyondellBasell Industries N.V.. This is an decrease of 94 owner(s) or 5.46% in the last quarter. Average portfolio weight of all funds dedicated to LYB is 0.19%, an increase of 12.29%. Total shares owned by institutions increased in the last three months by 2.54% to 292,603K shares. The put/call ratio of LYB is 0.92, indicating a bullish outlook.
What are Other Shareholders Doing?
Dodge & Cox holds 16,970K shares representing 5.28% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 16,896K shares , representing an increase of 0.44%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in LYB by 18.62% over the last quarter.
DODGX - Dodge & Cox Stock Fund holds 11,197K shares representing 3.48% ownership of the company. No change in the last quarter.
Charles Schwab Investment Management holds 9,477K shares representing 2.95% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 9,240K shares , representing an increase of 2.50%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in LYB by 1.51% over the last quarter.
Capital World Investors holds 8,672K shares representing 2.70% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 3,079K shares , representing an increase of 64.50%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in LYB by 107.69% over the last quarter.
VTSMX - Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Investor Shares holds 8,249K shares representing 2.56% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 8,234K shares , representing an increase of 0.19%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in LYB by 26.53% over the last quarter.
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UBS Maintains LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB) Sell Recommendation

Key Points
Exited 51,431 shares in LyondellBasell Industries; estimated trade value of approximately $3.0 million, based on the average share price during Q3 2025
Post-trade stake: zero shares; $0 position value
Previously, the position accounted for 1.17% of fund AUM as of Q3 2025
On October 03, 2025, Martin Capital Partners, LLC disclosed in a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing that it sold out its position in LyondellBasell Industries (NYSE:LYB), in a transaction valued at $2,976,000.
What happened
According to a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing dated October 03, 2025 (link), Martin Capital Partners, LLC fully liquidated its holding in LyondellBasell Industries during the most recent quarter. The fund disposed of 51,431 shares, with an estimated transaction value of approximately $3.0 million for the period, based on the average share price in Q3 2025. After the sale, the fund held no remaining shares.
What else to know
The fund exited its LYB position, which had represented 1.17% of its reportable assets as of Q3 2025; its current stake is zero percent of AUM as of Q3 2025
Top holdings after the filing:
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NASDAQ:ASML – $8.29 million (3.21% of AUM) as of September 30, 2025
NASDAQ:MSFT – $8.20 million (3.18% of AUM) as of September 30, 2025
Company Overview
Revenue (TTM)
$35.15 billion
Net Income (TTM)
$261.00 million
Dividend Yield
10.96%
Price (as of market close 2025-10-03)
$49.47
Company Snapshot
Produces and markets olefins, polyolefins, polyethylene, polypropylene, propylene oxide, intermediates, advanced polymers, and refines crude oil into gasoline and distillates.
Operates a diversified chemicals and refining business model, generating revenue through global production, processing, and licensing of chemical and polymer products.
Operates in North America, Europe, and Asia.
LyondellBasell Industries N.V. has a global presence with a broad portfolio spanning olefins, polyolefins, advanced polymers, and refining operations. The company leverages its integrated manufacturing footprint and technology licensing to serve a diverse set of industrial customers worldwide. Its scale, product diversity, and expertise in process innovation underpin its competitive position in the global chemicals market.
Foolish take
While a juicy dividend yield of nearly 11% might tempt many investors, it's important to remember why LyondellBasell Industries sports such a high dividend -- its stock isn't a great performer.
In fact, over the last ten years, and even with the help of its big dividend, the stock has generated a negative total return. Those who invested $10,000 in LyondellBasell Industries stock in late 2015 -- and reinvested their dividend payments -- would have $9,943 today. Those who didn't reinvest would be left with only $5,397.
It's a tough but important lesson: Just because a stock pays an attractive dividend, it doesn't make it a wise investment.
As for the company's future prospects, the petrochemicals industry is a challenging sector, given its modest margins and complex regulatory risks. Moreover, macroeconomic variables such as commodity prices and economic output can trump business execution within the industry.
Therefore, income-seeking investors may want to take a page from Martin Capital and look elsewhere for an attractive yield.
Glossary
Fund AUM: The total market value of assets managed by an investment fund.
Liquidated: Sold off all holdings in a particular investment, reducing the position to zero.
Stake: The ownership interest or amount of investment held in a company or asset.
Alpha: A measure of an investment's performance relative to a benchmark, indicating outperformance or underperformance.
Dividend Yield: Annual dividends paid by a company divided by its share price, expressed as a percentage.
Olefins: A group of chemicals, including ethylene and propylene, used as building blocks in plastics and chemicals.
Polyolefins: A family of polymers, such as polyethylene and polypropylene, widely used in packaging and plastics.
Propylene Oxide: A chemical used to make polyurethane plastics, solvents, and other industrial products.
Distillates: Refined petroleum products, such as diesel and heating oil, produced during crude oil processing.
Technology Licensing: Granting others the right to use proprietary technology in exchange for fees or royalties.
Integrated Manufacturing Footprint: A company's network of interconnected production facilities across regions or business segments.
TTM: The 12-month period ending with the most recent quarterly report.
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Martin Capital Dumps $3.0 Million Worth of LyondellBasell Industries Stock

Fintel reports that on October 3, 2025, Mizuho maintained coverage of LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (NYSE:LYB) with a Neutral recommendation.
Analyst Price Forecast Suggests 23.74% Upside
As of September 30, 2025, the average one-year price target for LyondellBasell Industries N.V. is $61.21/share. The forecasts range from a low of $44.44 to a high of $95.68. The average price target represents an increase of 23.74% from its latest reported closing price of $49.46 / share.
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The projected annual revenue for LyondellBasell Industries N.V. is 39,152MM, an increase of 1.29%. The projected annual non-GAAP EPS is 10.40.
What is the Fund Sentiment?
There are 1,628 funds or institutions reporting positions in LyondellBasell Industries N.V.. This is an decrease of 101 owner(s) or 5.84% in the last quarter. Average portfolio weight of all funds dedicated to LYB is 0.19%, an increase of 11.98%. Total shares owned by institutions increased in the last three months by 2.31% to 292,654K shares. The put/call ratio of LYB is 0.91, indicating a bullish outlook.
What are Other Shareholders Doing?
Dodge & Cox holds 16,970K shares representing 5.28% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 16,896K shares , representing an increase of 0.44%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in LYB by 18.62% over the last quarter.
DODGX - Dodge & Cox Stock Fund holds 11,197K shares representing 3.48% ownership of the company. No change in the last quarter.
Charles Schwab Investment Management holds 9,477K shares representing 2.95% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 9,240K shares , representing an increase of 2.50%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in LYB by 1.51% over the last quarter.
Capital World Investors holds 8,672K shares representing 2.70% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 3,079K shares , representing an increase of 64.50%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in LYB by 107.69% over the last quarter.
VTSMX - Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Investor Shares holds 8,249K shares representing 2.56% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 8,234K shares , representing an increase of 0.19%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in LYB by 26.53% over the last quarter.
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Mizuho Maintains LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB) Neutral Recommendation

Below is Validea's guru fundamental report for LYONDELLBASELL INDUSTRIES NV (LYB). Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, LYB rates highest using our Contrarian Investor model based on the published strategy of David Dreman. This contrarian strategy finds the most unpopular mid- and large-cap stocks in the market and looks for improving fundamentals.
LYONDELLBASELL INDUSTRIES NV (LYB) is a large-cap growth stock in the Chemical Manufacturing industry. The rating using this strategy is 69% based on the firm’s underlying fundamentals and the stock’s valuation. A score of 80% or above typically indicates that the strategy has some interest in the stock and a score above 90% typically indicates strong interest.
The following table summarizes whether the stock meets each of this strategy's tests. Not all criteria in the below table receive equal weighting or are independent, but the table provides a brief overview of the strong and weak points of the security in the context of the strategy's criteria.
EPS GROWTH RATE IN THE IMMEDIATE PAST AND FUTURE:
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Guru Fundamental Report for LYB

In afternoon trading on Wednesday, Energy stocks are the worst performing sector, showing a 2.3% loss. Within the sector, Diamondback Energy, Inc. (Symbol: FANG) and APA Corp (Symbol: APA) are two of the day's laggards, showing a loss of 5.2% and 5.0%, respectively. Among energy ETFs, one ETF following the sector is the Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (Symbol: XLE), which is down 2.3% on the day, and up 4.89% year-to-date. Diamondback Energy, Inc., meanwhile, is down 11.48% year-to-date, and APA Corp is up 1.30% year-to-date. Combined, FANG and APA make up approximately 2.5% of the underlying holdings of XLE.
The next worst performing sector is the Materials sector, showing a 1.0% loss. Among large Materials stocks, LyondellBasell Industries NV (Symbol: LYB) and Carrier Global Corp (Symbol: CARR) are the most notable, showing a loss of 2.6% and 2.5%, respectively. One ETF closely tracking Materials stocks is the Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLB), which is down 0.8% in midday trading, and up 9.03% on a year-to-date basis. LyondellBasell Industries NV, meanwhile, is down 21.30% year-to-date, and Carrier Global Corp, is down 8.61% year-to-date. LYB makes up approximately 2.0% of the underlying holdings of XLB.
Comparing these stocks and ETFs on a trailing twelve month basis, below is a relative stock price performance chart, with each of the symbols shown in a different color as labeled in the legend at the bottom:
Here's a snapshot of how the S&P 500 components within the various sectors are faring in afternoon trading on Wednesday. As you can see, none of the sectors are up on the day, while nine sectors are down.
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Wednesday Sector Laggards: Energy, Materials

Looking at the underlying holdings of the ETFs in our coverage universe at ETF Channel, we have compared the trading price of each holding against the average analyst 12-month forward target price, and computed the weighted average implied analyst target price for the ETF itself. For the Invesco RAFI Strategic US ETF (Symbol: IUS), we found that the implied analyst target price for the ETF based upon its underlying holdings is $59.23 per unit.
With IUS trading at a recent price near $53.90 per unit, that means that analysts see 9.88% upside for this ETF looking through to the average analyst targets of the underlying holdings. Three of IUS's underlying holdings with notable upside to their analyst target prices are LyondellBasell Industries NV (Symbol: LYB), PVH Corp (Symbol: PVH), and Yum! Brands Inc (Symbol: YUM). Although LYB has traded at a recent price of $56.28/share, the average analyst target is 9.98% higher at $61.89/share. Similarly, PVH has 9.94% upside from the recent share price of $81.73 if the average analyst target price of $89.86/share is reached, and analysts on average are expecting YUM to reach a target price of $159.78/share, which is 9.94% above the recent price of $145.33. Below is a twelve month price history chart comparing the stock performance of LYB, PVH, and YUM:
Below is a summary table of the current analyst target prices discussed above:
Name
Symbol
Recent Price
Avg. Analyst 12-Mo. Target
% Upside to Target
Invesco RAFI Strategic US ETF
IUS
$53.90
$59.23
9.88%
LyondellBasell Industries NV
LYB
$56.28
$61.89
9.98%
PVH Corp
PVH
$81.73
$89.86
9.94%
Yum! Brands Inc
YUM
$145.33
$159.78
9.94%
Are analysts justified in these targets, or overly optimistic about where these stocks will be trading 12 months from now? Do the analysts have a valid justification for their targets, or are they behind the curve on recent company and industry developments? A high price target relative to a stock's trading price can reflect optimism about the future, but can also be a precursor to target price downgrades if the targets were a relic of the past. These are questions that require further investor research.
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Peek Under The Hood: IUS Has 10% Upside

Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, in trading on Thursday, shares of LyondellBasell Industries NV (Symbol: LYB) were yielding above the 10% mark based on its quarterly dividend (annualized to $5.48), with the stock changing hands as low as $54.55 on the day. Dividends are particularly important for investors to consider, because historically speaking dividends have provided a considerable share of the stock market's total return. To illustrate, suppose for example you purchased shares of the S&P 500 ETF (SPY) back on 12/31/1999 — you would have paid $146.88 per share. Fast forward to 12/31/2012 and each share was worth $142.41 on that date, a decrease of $4.67/share over all those years. But now consider that you collected a whopping $25.98 per share in dividends over the same period, for a positive total return of 23.36%. Even with dividends reinvested, that only amounts to an average annual total return of about 1.6%; so by comparison collecting a yield above 10% would appear considerably attractive if that yield is sustainable. LyondellBasell Industries NV (Symbol: LYB) is an S&P 500 company, giving it special status as one of the large-cap companies making up the S&P 500 Index.
In general, dividend amounts are not always predictable and tend to follow the ups and downs of profitability at each company. In the case of LyondellBasell Industries NV, looking at the history chart for LYB below can help in judging whether the most recent dividend is likely to continue, and in turn whether it is a reasonable expectation to expect a 10% annual yield.
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LYB Crosses Above 10% Yield Territory

Below is Validea's guru fundamental report for LYONDELLBASELL INDUSTRIES NV (LYB). Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, LYB rates highest using our Contrarian Investor model based on the published strategy of David Dreman. This contrarian strategy finds the most unpopular mid- and large-cap stocks in the market and looks for improving fundamentals.
LYONDELLBASELL INDUSTRIES NV (LYB) is a large-cap growth stock in the Chemical Manufacturing industry. The rating using this strategy is 69% based on the firm’s underlying fundamentals and the stock’s valuation. A score of 80% or above typically indicates that the strategy has some interest in the stock and a score above 90% typically indicates strong interest.
The following table summarizes whether the stock meets each of this strategy's tests. Not all criteria in the below table receive equal weighting or are independent, but the table provides a brief overview of the strong and weak points of the security in the context of the strategy's criteria.
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