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OlinOLN -1.86%59 EV-to-EBITDA is 14.12 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 85% above its 10-year median of 7.63. GuruFocus rates OLN with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $46.12 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,320 Chemicals companies, Olin ranks worse than 52.58% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Olin's enterprise value is $5,763 Mil.
Olin's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $408 Mil. Therefore, Olin's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 14.12.
The historical rank and industry rank for Olin's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
OLN'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -65.06 Med: 7.63 Max: 43.63
Current: 14.12
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Olin was 43.63. The lowest was -65.06. And the median was 7.63.
OLN's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 52.58% of 1320
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 13.27
vs OLN: 14.12
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
As of today (2026-07-26), Olin's stock price is $23.20.
Olin's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1.120. Therefore, Olin's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
Olin (NYSE:OLN) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Olin's share price for today is $23.20.
Olin's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-1.120.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Olin's EV-to-EBITDA 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.
For the Chemicals subindustry, Olin's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Olin's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Olin's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Olin's current Enterprise Value is $5,763 Mil.
Olin's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $408 Mil.
* 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 (OLN) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 14.12 as of Jul. 26, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Olin. This is 85% above median its historical median of 7.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Olin ranks #694 out of 1320 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 52.6%.
Is Olin's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Olin's current EV-to-EBITDA of 14.12 is 85% above median its 10-year median of 7.63. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.27. Olin's value of 14.12 is 6.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Olin ranks #694 out of 1320 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Olin has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Olin's EV-to-EBITDA compare to HUN and REX?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Olin ranks #694 out of 1320 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Olin in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.27. Olin's value of 14.12 is 6.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.63 vs. the industry median of 13.27, Olin has consistently been above 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 EV-to-EBITDA for a Chemicals company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Chemicals companies is 13.27, based on 1,320 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Olin's current EV-to-EBITDA of 14.12 is 6.4% above 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Olin. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Olin's current EV-to-EBITDA is 14.12, which is 85% above median its own 10-year median of 7.63. 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 (OLN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $46.12, compared to a current price of $23.20 — trading 49.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 14.12, which is 85% above median its 10-year median of 7.63 and 6.4% above the Chemicals industry median of 13.27. Olin's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Olin (OLN), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 14.12 as of Jul. 26, 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 (OLN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Olin stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $23.20 is trading 49.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $46.12.
GuruFocus considers Olin to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for OLN:
EV-to-EBITDA: 14.12 (85% above median its 10-year median of 7.63)
GF Value™: $46.12 vs. price of $23.20 (49.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 6.4% above the Chemicals median (#694 of 1320)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OLN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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