Olin Corporation (OLN)vsOrigin Materials Inc (ORGN)
OLN
Olin Corporation
$24.54
-1.56%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $2.86B
ORGN
Origin Materials Inc
$1.40
+2.19%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $6.66M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Olin Corporation generates 48004% more annual revenue ($6.72B vs $13.97M). ORGN leads profitability with a 0.0% profit margin vs -2.8%. ORGN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 42/100 (D).
OLN
Hold37
out of 100
Grade: F
ORGN
Hold42
out of 100
Grade: D
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 266.7% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -7.3% — below average capital efficiency
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
0.0% margin — thin
ROE of -119.6% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 91.2%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : OLN
The strongest argument for OLN centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : ORGN
The strongest argument for ORGN centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : OLN
The primary concerns for OLN are Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio. Debt-to-equity of 1.87 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : ORGN
The primary concerns for ORGN are Market Cap, Profit Margin, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
OLN profiles as a turnaround stock while ORGN is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
ORGN carries more volatility with a beta of 1.26 — expect wider price swings.
OLN is growing revenue faster at -3.7% — sustainability is the question.
ORGN generates stronger free cash flow (-12M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ORGN scores higher overall (42/100 vs 37/100). Both earn "Hold" 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.
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.
Origin Materials Inc
BASIC MATERIALS · CHEMICALS · USA
Origen Financial, Inc. is a real estate investment trust (REIT) in the United States. The company is headquartered in Southfield, Michigan.
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