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Olin (OLN) Moat Score : 5/10 (As of Jul. 25, 2025)


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What is Olin Moat Score?

Olin has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Olin has Narrow Moat: Olin Corp benefits from economies of scale and a strong distribution network in the chemicals industry. It has a solid market position but faces competition that limits its pricing power. The company's moat is supported by its cost advantages and established customer relationships, though it lacks significant network effects or exclusive regulatory barriers.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Olin might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Competitive Comparison of Olin's Moat Score

For the Chemicals subindustry, Olin's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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's Moat Score Distribution in the Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Olin's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Olin's Moat Score falls into.


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Olin  (NYSE:OLN) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

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Olin Business Description

Industry
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Traded in Other Exchanges
OLN:Germany OLN:Germany
Address
190 Carondelet Plaza, Suite 1530, Clayton, MO, USA, 63105
Website
https://www.olin.com
Olin Corp manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals and chemical-based products. The company organizes itself into three segments based on the product type. The Chlor alkali products and Vinyls segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells chlorine and caustic soda, which are used in a variety of industries including cosmetics, textiles, crop protection, and fire protection products. The Epoxy segment sells epoxy resins used in paints and coatings. The Winchester segment sells sporting ammunition and ammunition accessories under the Winchester brand. The majority of revenue comes from the United States.
Executives
R Nichole Sumner officer: VP & Controller OLIN CORPORATION, 190 CARONDELET PLZ, STE 1530, CLAYTON MO 63105
Scott Mcdougald Sutton director C/O OLIN CORPORATION, 190 CARONDELET PLZ, STE 1530, CLAYTON MO 63105
Brett A Flaugher officer: VP & Pres, Winchester C/O OLIN CORPORATION, 190 CARONDELET PLZ, STE 1530, CLAYTON MO 63105
Valerie A Peters officer: VP, HR C/O OLIN CORPORATION, 190 CARONDELET PLZ, STE 1530, CLAYTON MO 63105
Damian Gumpel officer: VP & Pres, CAPV C/O OLIN CORPORATION, 190 CARONDELET PLZ, STE 1530, CLAYTON MO 63105
Todd A Slater officer: VP & CFO C/O OLIN CORPORATION, 190 CARONDELET PLZ, STE 1530, CLAYTON MO 63105
Julie A Piggott director 500 N AKARD ST. SUITE 400, DALLAS TX 75201
Heidi S Alderman director C/O OLIN CORPORATION, 190 CARONDELET PLZ, STE 1530, CLAYTON MO 63105
James A Varilek officer: EVP & COO C/O OLIN CORPORATION, 190 CARONDELET PLZ, STE 1530, CLAYTON MO 63105
Scott D. Ferguson director 250 WEST 55TH STREET, 34TH FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10019
C Robert Bunch director C/O OLIN CORPORATION, 190 CARONDELET PLZ, STE 1530, CLAYTON MO 63105
Patrick Murphy Schumacher officer: VP & President, CAPV C/O OLIN CORPORATION, 190 CARONDELET PLZ, SUITE 1530, CLAYTON MO 63105
Dana C. O'brien officer: Senior VP, GC & Secretary 1111 LOUISIANA STREET, HOUSTON TX 77002
Pat D Dawson officer: EVP-Pres, Intl & Corp Strategy C/O OLIN CORPORATION, 190 CARONDELET PLAZA, SUITE 1530, CLAYTON MO 63105
W Anthony Will director C/O CF INDUSTRIES HOLDINGS, INC., 4 PARKWAY NORTH, SUITE 400, DEERFIELD IL 60015