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ORION SA (OEC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:OEC - LU1092234845 - Common Stock

7.97 USD
+0.19 (+2.44%)
Last: 9/26/2025, 8:20:14 PM
7.97 USD
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After Hours: 9/26/2025, 8:20:14 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

Overall OEC gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated OEC against 83 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. OEC has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. OEC has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

OEC had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year OEC had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years OEC has always been profitable.
OEC had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
OEC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFOEC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M 200M 300M

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of 0.75%, OEC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.01% of the companies in the same industry.
OEC has a Return On Equity of 3.24%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: OEC outperforms 57.83% of its industry peers.
OEC has a better Return On Invested Capital (6.75%) than 71.08% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for OEC is above the industry average of 6.34%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.75%
ROE 3.24%
ROIC 6.75%
ROA(3y)4.55%
ROA(5y)4.64%
ROE(3y)18.02%
ROE(5y)21.25%
ROIC(3y)10.04%
ROIC(5y)8.92%
OEC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICOEC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80

1.3 Margins

OEC has a Profit Margin (0.82%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of OEC has declined.
OEC's Operating Margin of 7.11% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. OEC outperforms 43.37% of its industry peers.
OEC's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
OEC has a Gross Margin of 21.36%. This is in the lower half of the industry: OEC underperforms 61.45% of its industry peers.
OEC's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 7.11%
PM (TTM) 0.82%
GM 21.36%
OM growth 3Y-2.86%
OM growth 5Y-3.48%
PM growth 3Y-35.34%
PM growth 5Y-16.75%
GM growth 3Y-2.96%
GM growth 5Y-2.85%
OEC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsOEC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so OEC is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, OEC has less shares outstanding
OEC has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, OEC has a worse debt to assets ratio.
OEC Yearly Shares OutstandingOEC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M
OEC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsOEC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.65, we must say that OEC is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
OEC has a worse Altman-Z score (1.65) than 62.65% of its industry peers.
OEC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.46. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.46, OEC is not doing good in the industry: 73.49% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.46
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.65
ROIC/WACC1.02
WACC6.6%
OEC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFOEC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M

2.3 Liquidity

OEC has a Current Ratio of 1.10. This is a normal value and indicates that OEC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.10, OEC is not doing good in the industry: 87.95% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.64 indicates that OEC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.64, OEC is doing worse than 89.16% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.1
Quick Ratio 0.64
OEC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesOEC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for OEC have decreased strongly by -14.47% in the last year.
Measured over the past 5 years, OEC shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 0.11% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, OEC shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -3.79% in the last year.
OEC shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.92% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-14.47%
EPS 3Y0%
EPS 5Y0.11%
EPS Q2Q%-21.95%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.79%
Revenue growth 3Y6.67%
Revenue growth 5Y4.92%
Sales Q2Q%-2.22%

3.2 Future

OEC is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.85% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.16% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-24.97%
EPS Next 2Y1.92%
EPS Next 3Y8.85%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-3.21%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.55%
Revenue Next 3Y1.16%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
OEC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesOEC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
OEC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesOEC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0.5 1 1.5 2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 5.86, the valuation of OEC can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, OEC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 95.18% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of OEC to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.32), we can say OEC is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.38, the valuation of OEC can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, OEC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 98.80% of the companies are valued more expensively.
OEC is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.89, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.86
Fwd PE 4.38
OEC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsOEC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

OEC's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. OEC is cheaper than 91.57% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 5.44
OEC Per share dataOEC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)51.1
EPS Next 2Y1.92%
EPS Next 3Y8.85%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a yearly dividend of 0.95%, OEC is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
In the last 3 months the price of OEC has falen by -25.65%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.47, OEC has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.95, OEC pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.38.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.95%

5.2 History

The dividend of OEC decreases each year by -36.41%.
OEC has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
The dividend of OEC decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-36.41%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
OEC Yearly Dividends per shareOEC Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6

5.3 Sustainability

31.79% of the earnings are spent on dividend by OEC. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP31.79%
EPS Next 2Y1.92%
EPS Next 3Y8.85%
OEC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendOEC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M
OEC Dividend Payout.OEC Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.OEC Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

ORION SA

NYSE:OEC (9/26/2025, 8:20:14 PM)

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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)08-06 2025-08-06/amc
Earnings (Next)11-03 2025-11-03/amc
Inst Owners93.63%
Inst Owner Change0.04%
Ins Owners3.16%
Ins Owner Change8.22%
Market Cap447.52M
Analysts75.56
Price Target14.54 (82.43%)
Short Float %1.65%
Short Ratio1.54
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.95%
Yearly Dividend0.08
Dividend Growth(5Y)-36.41%
DP31.79%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date12-12 2025-12-12 (0.0207)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-28.83%
Min EPS beat(2)-49.76%
Max EPS beat(2)-7.9%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.14%
Min EPS beat(4)-49.76%
Max EPS beat(4)58.78%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-8.34%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)1.84%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)-1.15%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.18%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.61%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.75%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.63%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.55%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.63%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.48%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.42%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.01%
PT rev (1m)-3.39%
PT rev (3m)-6.56%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-16.36%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-17.86%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.72%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.7%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.77%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.27%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.55%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.86
Fwd PE 4.38
P/S 0.24
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 3.8
P/B 0.96
P/tB 1.21
EV/EBITDA 5.44
EPS(TTM)1.36
EY17.06%
EPS(NY)1.82
Fwd EY22.81%
FCF(TTM)-1.29
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)2.1
OCFY26.3%
SpS32.8
BVpS8.31
TBVpS6.56
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)51.1
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.75%
ROE 3.24%
ROCE 9.32%
ROIC 6.75%
ROICexc 6.96%
ROICexgc 7.5%
OM 7.11%
PM (TTM) 0.82%
GM 21.36%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)4.55%
ROA(5y)4.64%
ROE(3y)18.02%
ROE(5y)21.25%
ROIC(3y)10.04%
ROIC(5y)8.92%
ROICexc(3y)10.49%
ROICexc(5y)9.4%
ROICexgc(3y)11.34%
ROICexgc(5y)10.32%
ROCE(3y)13.86%
ROCE(5y)12.32%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-2.89%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-7.29%
ROICexc growth 3Y-1.68%
ROICexc growth 5Y-5.77%
OM growth 3Y-2.86%
OM growth 5Y-3.48%
PM growth 3Y-35.34%
PM growth 5Y-16.75%
GM growth 3Y-2.96%
GM growth 5Y-2.85%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.91
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.46
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 2.61
Cap/Depr 146.84%
Cap/Sales 10.33%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 45.18%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.1
Quick Ratio 0.64
Altman-Z 1.65
F-Score5
WACC6.6%
ROIC/WACC1.02
Cap/Depr(3y)179.38%
Cap/Depr(5y)178.91%
Cap/Sales(3y)10.53%
Cap/Sales(5y)11.65%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-14.47%
EPS 3Y0%
EPS 5Y0.11%
EPS Q2Q%-21.95%
EPS Next Y-24.97%
EPS Next 2Y1.92%
EPS Next 3Y8.85%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.79%
Revenue growth 3Y6.67%
Revenue growth 5Y4.92%
Sales Q2Q%-2.22%
Revenue Next Year-3.21%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.55%
Revenue Next 3Y1.16%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-21.76%
EBIT growth 3Y3.62%
EBIT growth 5Y1.27%
EBIT Next Year53.8%
EBIT Next 3Y23.23%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-150.1%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-65.19%
OCF growth 3Y-4.79%
OCF growth 5Y-11.55%