OLIN CORP (OLN) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:OLN - US6806652052 - Common Stock
20.73 USD
+0.37 (+1.82%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to OLN. OLN was compared to 82 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. OLN has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. OLN is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year OLN was profitable.
OLN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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
OLN's Return On Assets of 0.71% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. OLN outperforms 57.32% of its industry peers.
OLN has a Return On Equity of 2.73%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: OLN outperforms 59.76% of its industry peers.
OLN has a Return On Invested Capital of 3.27%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: OLN outperforms 47.56% of its industry peers.
OLN had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 11.96%. This is significantly above the industry average of 6.05%.
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
With a Profit Margin value of 0.79%, OLN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.10% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of OLN has declined.
The Operating Margin of OLN (3.83%) is worse than 63.41% of its industry peers.
OLN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
OLN has a worse Gross Margin (9.64%) than 81.71% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of OLN has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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
OLN has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, OLN has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, OLN has less shares outstanding
OLN has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.81, we must say that OLN is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
OLN has a Altman-Z score (1.81) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
OLN has a debt to FCF ratio of 37.32. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as OLN would need 37.32 years to pay back of all of its debts.
OLN's Debt to FCF ratio of 37.32 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. OLN outperforms 46.34% of its industry peers.
OLN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.52. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
OLN has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.52. This is in the lower half of the industry: OLN underperforms 74.39% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.52 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 37.32 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.81 |
ROIC/WACC0.38
WACC8.63%
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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.56, OLN is doing worse than 70.73% of the companies in the same industry.
OLN has a Quick Ratio of 1.56. This is a bad value and indicates that OLN is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
OLN has a Quick ratio of 0.89. This is in the lower half of the industry: OLN underperforms 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.
OLN shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 4.68%.
OLN shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 1.37% yearly.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.96% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.40% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-90.01%
EPS Next 2Y-20.49%
EPS Next 3Y8.96%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.78%
Revenue Next 2Y3.46%
Revenue Next 3Y3.44%
Revenue Next 5Y5.4%
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 stable.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 30.04, OLN can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of OLN is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of OLN to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.29), we can say OLN is valued inline with the index average.
OLN is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.02.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, OLN is valued a bit more expensive than 60.98% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of OLN to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.51), we can say OLN is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | 28.02 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, OLN is valued cheaper than 82.93% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of OLN is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 29.5 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.6 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.33
EPS Next 2Y-20.49%
EPS Next 3Y8.96%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
OLN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.91%.
The stock price of OLN dropped by -22.82% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.98, OLN pays a better dividend. On top of this OLN pays more dividend than 80.49% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, OLN pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.91% |
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
171.83% of the earnings are spent on dividend by OLN. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP171.83%
EPS Next 2Y-20.49%
EPS Next 3Y8.96%
NYSE:OLN (12/10/2025, 10:56:06 AM)
20.73
+0.37 (+1.82%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners98.07%
Inst Owner Change1.96%
Ins Owners0.43%
Ins Owner Change1.1%
Market Cap2.37B
Revenue(TTM)6.79B
Net Income(TTM)53.60M
Analysts66.67
Price Target24.28 (17.12%)
Short Float %7.97%
Short Ratio3.42
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.91% |
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)-5.3%
PT rev (3m)0.56%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.05%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-696.74%
EPS NY rev (1m)-24.25%
EPS NY rev (3m)-27.72%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.73%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.29%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.72%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | 28.02 | ||
| P/S | 0.35 | ||
| P/FCF | 29.5 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.03 | ||
| P/B | 1.21 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.6 |
EPS(TTM)0.69
EY3.33%
EPS(NY)0.74
Fwd EY3.57%
FCF(TTM)0.7
FCFY3.39%
OCF(TTM)2.58
OCFY12.46%
SpS59.47
BVpS17.19
TBVpS-5.55
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.33
Graham Number16.34
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 | 1.81 |
F-Score6
WACC8.63%
ROIC/WACC0.38
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-90.01%
EPS Next 2Y-20.49%
EPS Next 3Y8.96%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.68%
Revenue growth 3Y-9.8%
Revenue growth 5Y1.37%
Sales Q2Q%7.78%
Revenue Next Year4.78%
Revenue Next 2Y3.46%
Revenue Next 3Y3.44%
Revenue Next 5Y5.4%
EBIT growth 1Y-30.39%
EBIT growth 3Y-42.31%
EBIT growth 5Y7.27%
EBIT Next Year119.74%
EBIT Next 3Y42.82%
EBIT Next 5Y37.4%
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 2 / 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%.