OLIN CORP (OLN) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:OLN - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US6806652052 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
OLN gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 85 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 not valued too expensively and it also shows 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
OLN has a Return On Assets (0.80%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 3.06%, OLN is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.59% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of OLN (3.75%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for OLN is significantly above the industry average of 6.84%.
The 3 year average ROIC (11.96%) for OLN is well above the current ROIC(3.75%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.8% | ||
| ROE | 3.06% | ||
| ROIC | 3.75% |
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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 0.94%, OLN is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.06% of the companies in the same industry.
OLN's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
OLN has a worse Operating Margin (4.60%) than 65.88% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of OLN has grown nicely.
OLN's Gross Margin of 10.82% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. OLN is outperformed by 80.00% of its industry peers.
OLN's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 4.6% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.94% | ||
| GM | 10.82% |
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so OLN is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, OLN has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, OLN has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, OLN has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.79, OLN is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.88% of the companies in the same industry.
OLN has a debt to FCF ratio of 24.48. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as OLN would need 24.48 years to pay back of all of its debts.
OLN has a Debt to FCF ratio (24.48) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.50 is on the high side and indicates that OLN has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of OLN (1.50) is worse than 77.65% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.5 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 24.48 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.79 |
ROIC/WACC0.42
WACC8.85%
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 63.53% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.96 indicates that OLN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.96, OLN is doing worse than 65.88% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.56 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.96 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for OLN have decreased strongly by -72.12% in the last year.
OLN shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 9.01% yearly.
The Revenue has decreased by -1.13% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, OLN shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 1.37% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-72.12%
EPS 3Y-47.49%
EPS 5Y9.01%
EPS Q2Q%-89.36%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.13%
Revenue growth 3Y-9.8%
Revenue growth 5Y1.37%
Sales Q2Q%0.54%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, OLN will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 39.86% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.48% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-28.43%
EPS Next 2Y35.94%
EPS Next 3Y39.86%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.38%
Revenue Next 2Y4.16%
Revenue Next 3Y3.48%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 27.69 indicates a quite expensive valuation of OLN.
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 (26.60), we can say OLN is valued inline with the index average.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.61 indicates a reasonable valuation of OLN.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of OLN indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: OLN is cheaper than 76.47% of the companies listed in the same industry.
OLN is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.39, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.69 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.61 |
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 83.53% of the companies listed in the same industry.
OLN's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. OLN is cheaper than 71.76% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.29 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.43 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A more expensive valuation may be justified as OLN's earnings are expected to grow with 39.86% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.07
EPS Next 2Y35.94%
EPS Next 3Y39.86%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
OLN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.99%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
OLN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.75. OLN pays more dividend than 82.35% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.39, OLN pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.99% |
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 its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.05%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years24
5.3 Sustainability
151.95% of the earnings are spent on dividend by OLN. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP151.95%
EPS Next 2Y35.94%
EPS Next 3Y39.86%
NYSE:OLN (6/13/2025, 12:39:39 PM)
20.77
-0.28 (-1.33%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners96.37%
Inst Owner Change-2.41%
Ins Owners0.3%
Ins Owner Change1.04%
Market Cap2.39B
Analysts66.96
Price Target25.8 (24.22%)
Short Float %4.9%
Short Ratio2.92
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.99% |
Yearly Dividend0.8
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.05%
DP151.95%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years24
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)405.35%
Min EPS beat(2)159.11%
Max EPS beat(2)651.59%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)74.17%
Min EPS beat(4)-508.23%
Max EPS beat(4)651.59%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)45.44%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)33.71%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)28.44%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)4.97%
Min Revenue beat(2)3.15%
Max Revenue beat(2)6.79%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.29%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.75%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.79%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.69%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.2%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.45%
PT rev (1m)-13.77%
PT rev (3m)-27.73%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-44.76%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-59.78%
EPS NY rev (1m)-15.49%
EPS NY rev (3m)-30.46%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.41%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.95%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.09%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.27%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.69 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.61 | ||
| P/S | 0.37 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.29 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.11 | ||
| P/B | 1.19 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.43 |
EPS(TTM)0.75
EY3.61%
EPS(NY)2.16
Fwd EY10.41%
FCF(TTM)1.08
FCFY5.19%
OCF(TTM)2.92
OCFY14.06%
SpS56.88
BVpS17.42
TBVpS-5.59
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.07
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.8% | ||
| ROE | 3.06% | ||
| ROCE | 4.85% | ||
| ROIC | 3.75% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.86% | ||
| ROICexgc | 6.88% | ||
| OM | 4.6% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.94% | ||
| GM | 10.82% | ||
| FCFM | 1.89% |
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
ROICexcg growth 3Y-32.74%
ROICexcg 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-Score5
Asset Turnover0.86
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.5 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 24.48 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.67 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 40.76% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.24% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.64 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 40.91% | ||
| Profit Quality | 201.95% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.56 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.96 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.79 |
F-Score5
WACC8.85%
ROIC/WACC0.42
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)-72.12%
EPS 3Y-47.49%
EPS 5Y9.01%
EPS Q2Q%-89.36%
EPS Next Y-28.43%
EPS Next 2Y35.94%
EPS Next 3Y39.86%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.13%
Revenue growth 3Y-9.8%
Revenue growth 5Y1.37%
Sales Q2Q%0.54%
Revenue Next Year4.38%
Revenue Next 2Y4.16%
Revenue Next 3Y3.48%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-51.92%
EBIT growth 3Y-42.31%
EBIT growth 5Y7.27%
EBIT Next Year153.07%
EBIT Next 3Y52.3%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-90.85%
FCF growth 3Y-41.52%
FCF growth 5Y5.87%
OCF growth 1Y-79.06%
OCF growth 3Y-33.88%
OCF growth 5Y-4%