Lsb Industries Inc (LXU)vsOlin Corporation (OLN)
LXU
Lsb Industries Inc
$11.04
-3.66%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $824.42M
OLN
Olin Corporation
$22.17
-0.09%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $2.51B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Olin Corporation generates 948% more annual revenue ($6.72B vs $641.26M). LXU leads profitability with a 7.2% profit margin vs -2.8%. LXU appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.42. LXU earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 58/100 (C).
LXU
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
OLN
Hold37
out of 100
Grade: F
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
18.2% revenue growth
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 6.8% — below average capital efficiency
7.2% margin — thin
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LXU
The strongest argument for LXU centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 18.2% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.42 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : OLN
The strongest argument for OLN centers on Price/Book.
Bear Case : LXU
The primary concerns for LXU are Altman Z-Score, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : OLN
The primary concerns for OLN are Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 1.91 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LXU profiles as a growth stock while OLN is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
OLN carries more volatility with a beta of 1.21 — expect wider price swings.
LXU is growing revenue faster at 18.2% — sustainability is the question.
LXU generates stronger free cash flow (35M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LXU scores higher overall (58/100 vs 37/100) and 18.2% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Lsb Industries Inc
BASIC MATERIALS · CHEMICALS · USA
LSB Industries, Inc. manufactures, markets, and sells chemical products in the United States. The company is headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Visit Website →Olin Corporation
BASIC MATERIALS · CHEMICALS · USA
Olin Corporation manufactures and distributes chemical products in the United States, Europe, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Clayton, Missouri.
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