OLN

Based on Olin Corporation's historical closing prices, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.

What does Olin Corporation do?

Olin Corporation manufactures and distributes chemical products and ammunition through three segments: Chlor Alkali Products and Vinyls, Epoxy, and Winchester. The chemicals segments serve industrial customers globally, while Winchester produces sporting, military, and law enforcement ammunition.

Does OLN pay dividends?

Yes, Olin pays a regular dividend. However, given the company's Weak Quality and Risk pillar ratings, investors should assess whether the dividend is sustainable through the current part of the chemicals demand cycle before relying on it for income.

When does OLN report earnings?

Olin reports earnings on a quarterly cadence, as is standard for US-listed companies. For exact dates and the most recent results, check Olin Corporation's official investor relations page.

Is OLN a good stock to buy?

OLN carries a Poor UQS Score, driven by Weak ratings across Quality, Moat, Growth, and Risk pillars. The Valuation pillar is rated Good, which may interest contrarian investors, but the broad fundamental weakness warrants careful consideration. View the full breakdown with a Pro account.

Is OLN overvalued?

The UQS Valuation pillar for OLN is rated Good, suggesting the stock is not considered expensive relative to its fundamentals at current levels. This is one of the few positive signals in an otherwise challenging overall profile.

How does OLN compare to its competitors?

Compared to peers like WD-40 Company and Hawkins, Inc., Olin operates in more commodity-driven, cyclical markets with less brand-driven pricing power. Its diversification into Winchester ammunition provides some differentiation, but the overall competitive position is rated Weak by UQS.

What is OLN's market cap bracket?

Olin Corporation is classified as a mid-cap company, placing it in a tier that typically offers more liquidity than small-caps but less stability than large-cap peers in the basic materials sector.

Who founded Olin Corporation?

Olin Corporation's roots trace back to earlier chemical and ammunition businesses, with the current corporate structure established in 1987. Detailed founding history is widely available through Olin's official corporate history resources.

Is OLN a long-term quality investment?

As a long-term quality indicator, OLN's Poor UQS Score and Weak ratings across four of five pillars suggest the business currently lacks the durable characteristics — strong moat, consistent growth, and low risk — typically associated with high-quality long-term holdings.

What is the main competitive advantage of Olin Corporation?

Olin's primary competitive differentiator is its integrated chlor-alkali production scale and the Winchester brand's established position in sporting and defense ammunition. However, the UQS Moat pillar rates this competitive position as Weak, reflecting limited pricing power in commodity chemical markets.

What sector does OLN belong to?

Olin Corporation belongs to the Basic Materials sector, specifically within industrial chemicals and ammunition manufacturing. This sector is highly sensitive to global economic cycles, raw material costs, and industrial demand trends.

Is OLN a growth stock or value stock?

Based on UQS pillar ratings, OLN does not fit neatly into either category. The Growth pillar is rated Weak, ruling out a growth classification. The Valuation pillar is rated Good, giving it a mild value characteristic — though weak fundamentals temper that framing.

Olin Corporation currently shows below-average quality metrics, suggesting challenges with profitability.

Olin Corporation shows steady but unspectacular growth, typical for mature companies.

Olin Corporation presents elevated risk with concerns around leverage or financial stability.

Olin Corporation trades at a reasonable valuation with decent earnings yield and FCF multiples.

Olin Corporation operates in a highly competitive environment with limited sustainable advantages. The Moat pillar evaluates competitive advantages across five dimensions: Switching Costs, Network Effects, Cost Advantage, Intangible Assets, and Scale & Ecosystem. Sign in to customize moat ratings for OLN.

The UQS (Unified Quality Score) for Olin Corporation is calculated using a proprietary 6-pillar framework with 29 financial metrics. Each pillar evaluates a different dimension on a 0–100 scale, then combines into a single weighted score. Scoring thresholds are calibrated per sector. Momentum is an optional Pro toggle — without it, you get the 5-pillar / 25-metric core shown below.

Quality (25%) measures profitability and capital efficiency — ROIC, ROE, margins, GP/Assets, and FCF Yield.

Moat (25%) assesses Olin Corporation's competitive advantages across switching costs, network effects, cost advantages, intangible assets, and ecosystem scale.

Growth (20%) tracks revenue trajectory and earnings momentum, combining historical results with analyst forward estimates.

Risk (15%) is inversely scored — lower leverage and strong balance sheet health result in higher scores.

Valuation (15%) measures whether Olin Corporation is fairly priced using earnings yield, price-to-FCF, PEG ratio, and EV/EBITDA relative to sector peers.

Six investor-inspired presets are available, each with different pillar weights: Balanced, Buffett, Munger, Lynch, Cathie Wood, and Graham. The public score shown here uses the Balanced preset. Learn more in our FAQ.