OLIN CORP (OLN) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:OLN - US6806652052 - Common Stock
18.78 USD
-0.46 (-2.39%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to OLN. OLN was compared to 82 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. While OLN is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. OLN is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
OLN had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year OLN had a positive cash flow from operations.
OLN had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years OLN always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 0.71%, OLN is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.44% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Equity value of 2.73%, OLN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.88% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of OLN (3.27%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
OLN had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 11.96%. This is significantly above the industry average of 6.13%.
The 3 year average ROIC (11.96%) for OLN is well above the current ROIC(3.27%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.71% | ||
| ROE | 2.73% | ||
| ROIC | 3.27% |
ROA(3y)7.96%
ROA(5y)5.48%
ROE(3y)26.05%
ROE(5y)12.04%
ROIC(3y)11.96%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
OLN has a Profit Margin (0.79%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
OLN's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
OLN's Operating Margin of 3.83% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. OLN is outperformed by 65.85% of its industry peers.
OLN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of OLN (9.64%) is worse than 81.71% of its industry peers.
OLN's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 3.83% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.79% | ||
| GM | 9.64% |
OM growth 3Y-36.05%
OM growth 5Y5.82%
PM growth 3Y-51.5%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-23.01%
GM growth 5Y1.49%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), OLN is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, OLN has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for OLN has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
OLN has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.79, we must say that OLN is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of OLN (1.79) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of OLN is 37.32, which is on the high side as it means it would take OLN, 37.32 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 37.32, OLN is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.12% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.52 is on the high side and indicates that OLN has dependencies on debt financing.
OLN's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.52 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. OLN is outperformed by 75.61% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.52 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 37.32 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.79 |
ROIC/WACC0.39
WACC8.49%
2.3 Liquidity
OLN has a Current Ratio of 1.56. This is a normal value and indicates that OLN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
OLN has a worse Current ratio (1.56) than 70.73% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.89 indicates that OLN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
OLN has a worse Quick ratio (0.89) than 71.95% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.56 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.89 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
OLN shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -43.20%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 9.01% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.68% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.37% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-43.2%
EPS 3Y-47.49%
EPS 5Y9.01%
EPS Q2Q%366.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.68%
Revenue growth 3Y-9.8%
Revenue growth 5Y1.37%
Sales Q2Q%7.78%
3.2 Future
OLN is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 11.51% yearly.
OLN is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.57% yearly.
EPS Next Y-86.82%
EPS Next 2Y-16.26%
EPS Next 3Y11.51%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.09%
Revenue Next 2Y3.53%
Revenue Next 3Y3.57%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 27.22, which means the current valuation is very expensive for OLN.
OLN's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of OLN to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.51), we can say OLN is valued inline with the index average.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.89, OLN is valued on the expensive side.
OLN's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.98, OLN is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.22 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.89 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of OLN indicates a rather cheap valuation: OLN is cheaper than 82.93% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as OLN.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 26.84 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.44 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.02
EPS Next 2Y-16.26%
EPS Next 3Y11.51%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
OLN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.85%.
OLN's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 4.00.
OLN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.85% |
5.2 History
The dividend of OLN decreases each year by -0.05%.
OLN has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
OLN has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.05%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years24
5.3 Sustainability
OLN pays out 171.83% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP171.83%
EPS Next 2Y-16.26%
EPS Next 3Y11.51%
NYSE:OLN (11/19/2025, 9:41:07 AM)
18.78
-0.46 (-2.39%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners97.71%
Inst Owner Change1.89%
Ins Owners0.44%
Ins Owner Change4.28%
Market Cap2.15B
Revenue(TTM)6.79B
Net Income(TTM)53.60M
Analysts66.67
Price Target25.64 (36.53%)
Short Float %7.37%
Short Ratio3.11
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.85% |
Yearly Dividend0.8
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.05%
DP171.83%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years24
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)328.58%
Min EPS beat(2)275.76%
Max EPS beat(2)381.39%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)366.96%
Min EPS beat(4)159.11%
Max EPS beat(4)651.59%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)124.21%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)86.55%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)65.27%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.38%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.21%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.97%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)3.18%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.21%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.79%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.4%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.67%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.41%
PT rev (1m)5.01%
PT rev (3m)5.6%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-417.23%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3113.39%
EPS NY rev (1m)23.25%
EPS NY rev (3m)-74%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.89%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.4%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.36%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.67%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.22 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.89 | ||
| P/S | 0.32 | ||
| P/FCF | 26.84 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.3 | ||
| P/B | 1.1 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.44 |
EPS(TTM)0.69
EY3.67%
EPS(NY)0.82
Fwd EY4.37%
FCF(TTM)0.7
FCFY3.73%
OCF(TTM)2.57
OCFY13.69%
SpS59.22
BVpS17.12
TBVpS-5.53
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.02
Graham Number16.3
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.71% | ||
| ROE | 2.73% | ||
| ROCE | 4.23% | ||
| ROIC | 3.27% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.35% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.9% | ||
| OM | 3.83% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.79% | ||
| GM | 9.64% | ||
| FCFM | 1.18% |
ROA(3y)7.96%
ROA(5y)5.48%
ROE(3y)26.05%
ROE(5y)12.04%
ROIC(3y)11.96%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)12.32%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)22.2%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)15.44%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y-32.74%
ROICexgc growth 5Y19.54%
ROICexc growth 3Y-39.51%
ROICexc growth 5Y14.17%
OM growth 3Y-36.05%
OM growth 5Y5.82%
PM growth 3Y-51.5%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-23.01%
GM growth 5Y1.49%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.89
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.52 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 37.32 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.79 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 40.85% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.16% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.61 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 37.55% | ||
| Profit Quality | 149.63% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.56 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.89 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.79 |
F-Score6
WACC8.49%
ROIC/WACC0.39
Cap/Depr(3y)40.49%
Cap/Depr(5y)41.7%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.99%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.28%
Profit Quality(3y)190.37%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-43.2%
EPS 3Y-47.49%
EPS 5Y9.01%
EPS Q2Q%366.67%
EPS Next Y-86.82%
EPS Next 2Y-16.26%
EPS Next 3Y11.51%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.68%
Revenue growth 3Y-9.8%
Revenue growth 5Y1.37%
Sales Q2Q%7.78%
Revenue Next Year5.09%
Revenue Next 2Y3.53%
Revenue Next 3Y3.57%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-30.39%
EBIT growth 3Y-42.31%
EBIT growth 5Y7.27%
EBIT Next Year124.27%
EBIT Next 3Y46.84%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-88.99%
FCF growth 3Y-41.52%
FCF growth 5Y5.87%
OCF growth 1Y-69.62%
OCF growth 3Y-33.88%
OCF growth 5Y-4%
OLIN CORP / OLN FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for OLN stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to OLN.
Can you provide the valuation status for OLIN CORP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to OLIN CORP (OLN). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of OLN stock?
OLIN CORP (OLN) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
How financially healthy is OLIN CORP?
The financial health rating of OLIN CORP (OLN) is 2 / 10.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for OLN stock?
The dividend rating of OLIN CORP (OLN) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 171.83%.