Olin Corporation (OLN)vsTronox Holdings PLC (TROX)
OLN
Olin Corporation
$23.77
-7.15%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $2.70B
TROX
Tronox Holdings PLC
$7.35
+4.85%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $1.17B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Olin Corporation generates 134% more annual revenue ($6.78B vs $2.90B). TROX leads profitability with a -16.2% profit margin vs -148.0%. TROX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 50/100 (C-).
OLN
Hold37
out of 100
Grade: F
TROX
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 48.2% YoY
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -5.2% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 40.0%
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -29.2% — below average capital efficiency
Currently unprofitable
Operating margin of -5.1%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : OLN
The strongest argument for OLN centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : TROX
The strongest argument for TROX centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : OLN
The primary concerns for OLN are Altman Z-Score, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : TROX
The primary concerns for TROX are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
OLN carries more volatility with a beta of 1.51 — expect wider price swings.
TROX is growing revenue faster at 8.0% — sustainability is the question.
OLN generates stronger free cash flow (258M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
TROX scores higher overall (50/100 vs 37/100). 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.
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.
Tronox Holdings PLC
BASIC MATERIALS · CHEMICALS · USA
Tronox Holdings plc is a vertically integrated manufacturer of TiO2 pigment in North America, South and Central America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. The company is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut.
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