Olin (FRA:OLN) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.39 (As of Jul. 19, 2026) — 59% Below Median

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FRA:OLN Olin Corp FRA:OLN
57 GF Score
Price €18.60
GF Value €38.95
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Olin Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Olin FRA:OLN -0.61% 57 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.39 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 59% below its 10-year median of 0.96. GuruFocus rates FRA:OLN with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of €38.95 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,278 Chemicals companies, Olin ranks better than 83.8% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-19), Olin's current share price is €18.60. Olin's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €47.47. Olin's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.39.

The historical rank and industry rank for Olin's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:OLN' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.29   Med: 0.96   Max: 1.68
Current: 0.39

During the past years, Olin's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 1.68. The lowest was 0.29. And the median was 0.96.

FRA:OLN's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
83.8% of 1278 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.29 vs FRA:OLN: 0.39

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Olin's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €12.032. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is €47.47 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Olin  (FRA:OLN) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Olin Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Olin Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Olin's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Olin Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Olin Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.44 1.17 1.12 0.66 0.38

Olin Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.46 0.38 0.46 0.38 0.53

FRA:OLN vs HUN, REX, TROX: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Olin's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Olin Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Olin's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Olin's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Olin Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.

Olin's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=18.60/47.47
=0.39

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Olin's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Olin's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=12.032/330.2130*330.2130
=12.032

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Olin Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 7.348 241.018 10.067
201609 7.774 241.428 10.633
201612 7.952 241.432 10.876
201703 8.727 243.801 11.820
201706 8.179 244.955 11.026
201709 7.742 246.819 10.358
201712 8.080 246.524 10.823
201803 8.198 249.554 10.848
201806 8.765 251.989 11.486
201809 9.517 252.439 12.449
201812 8.611 251.233 11.318
201903 8.277 254.202 10.752
201906 8.565 256.143 11.042
201909 8.793 256.759 11.309
201912 7.896 256.974 10.146
202003 8.173 258.115 10.456
202006 6.980 257.797 8.941
202009 7.730 260.280 9.807
202012 8.595 260.474 10.896
202103 10.024 264.877 12.497
202106 11.256 271.696 13.680
202109 12.136 274.310 14.609
202112 13.196 278.802 15.629
202203 14.092 287.504 16.185
202206 16.197 296.311 18.050
202209 16.250 296.808 18.079
202212 13.494 296.797 15.013
202303 12.817 301.836 14.022
202306 12.052 305.109 13.044
202309 12.332 307.789 13.230
202312 11.998 306.746 12.916
202403 12.342 312.332 13.049
202406 12.706 314.175 13.355
202409 12.251 315.301 12.830
202412 13.595 315.605 14.224
202503 13.044 319.799 13.469
202506 13.268 322.561 13.583
202509 12.682 324.800 12.893
202512 12.507 324.054 12.745
202603 12.032 330.213 12.032

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.39 mean?
Olin (FRA:OLN) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.39 as of Jul. 19, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Olin and its competitors. This is 59% below median its historical median of 0.96. Over the past decade, Olin's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.29 to 1.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Olin ranks #207 out of 1278 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 16.2%.
Is Olin's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Olin's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.39 is 59% below median its 10-year median of 0.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.29 to a high of 1.68. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.29. Olin's value of 0.39 is 69.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Olin ranks #207 out of 1278 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Olin has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Olin's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to HUN and REX?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Olin ranks #207 out of 1278 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Olin in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.29. Olin's value of 0.39 is 69.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Olin's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.29 to 1.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.96 vs. the industry median of 1.29, Olin has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for a Chemicals company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.29, based on 1,278 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Olin's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.39 is 69.8% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Olin and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Olin's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.39, which is 59% below median its own 10-year median of 0.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Olin stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Olin (FRA:OLN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €38.95, compared to a current price of €18.60 — trading 52.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.39, which is 59% below median its 10-year median of 0.96 and 69.8% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.29. Olin's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Olin (FRA:OLN), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.39 as of Jul. 19, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Olin (FRA:OLN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Olin stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €18.60 is trading 52.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €38.95. GuruFocus considers Olin to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:OLN:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.39 (59% below median its 10-year median of 0.96)
  • GF Value™: €38.95 vs. price of €18.60 (52.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 69.8% below the Chemicals median (#207 of 1278)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:OLN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Olin Business Description

Other Exchanges OLN:USA
Address 190 Carondelet Plaza, Suite 1530, Clayton, MO, USA, 63105
Olin was founded in 1892 and has been publicly listed since 1917. The company has a unique dual identity compared with some of its chemical peers: it is the world's largest chlor-alkali producer by capacity, and it owns the Winchester brand, a leading US ammunition manufacturer. Olin has three reportable segments: chlor-alkali products and vinyls (CAPV or CAP), Epoxies, and Winchester, which represent around 55%, 20%, and 25% of sales, respectively.
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