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ORION SA (OEC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:OEC - LU1092234845 - Common Stock

5.53 USD
-0.1 (-1.78%)
Last: 10/28/2025, 5:05:00 PM
5.53 USD
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After Hours: 10/28/2025, 5:05:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to OEC. OEC was compared to 82 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. There are concerns on the financial health of OEC while its profitability can be described as average. 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

In the past year OEC was profitable.
In the past year OEC had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years OEC has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years OEC had a positive operating cash flow.
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

The Return On Assets of OEC (0.75%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
OEC has a Return On Equity (3.24%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
OEC has a Return On Invested Capital of 6.75%. This is in the better half of the industry: OEC outperforms 70.73% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for OEC is above the industry average of 6.30%.
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 comparable to the rest of the industry.
OEC's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
OEC has a Operating Margin (7.11%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of OEC has declined.
OEC has a worse Gross Margin (21.36%) than 60.98% 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
Compared to 5 years ago, OEC has less shares outstanding
OEC has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
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 1.61, we must say that OEC is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
OEC's Altman-Z score of 1.61 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. OEC is outperformed by 64.63% 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.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.46, OEC is doing worse than 73.17% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.46
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.61
ROIC/WACC1.06
WACC6.4%
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.
OEC's Current ratio of 1.10 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. OEC is outperformed by 89.02% of its industry peers.
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 90.24% 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

OEC shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -14.47%.
OEC shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 0.11% yearly.
OEC shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -3.79%.
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

Based on estimates for the next years, OEC will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -2.60% on average per year.
OEC is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -0.18% yearly.
EPS Next Y-48.26%
EPS Next 2Y-13.36%
EPS Next 3Y-2.6%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-5.63%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.64%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.18%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
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

The Price/Earnings ratio is 4.07, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of OEC.
96.34% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than OEC, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
OEC's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.08.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 4.21, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of OEC.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of OEC indicates a rather cheap valuation: OEC is cheaper than 97.56% of the companies listed in the same industry.
OEC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.09.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 4.07
Fwd PE 4.21
OEC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsOEC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

OEC's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. OEC is cheaper than 93.90% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 4.97
OEC Per share dataOEC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A cheap valuation may be justified as OEC's earnings are expected to decrease with -2.60% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)35.46
EPS Next 2Y-13.36%
EPS Next 3Y-2.6%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

OEC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.44%.
The stock price of OEC dropped by -39.14% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.69, OEC has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.30, OEC is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.44%

5.2 History

The dividend of OEC decreases each year by -36.41%.
OEC has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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

OEC pays out 31.79% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
OEC's earnings and Dividend Rate are declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP31.79%
EPS Next 2Y-13.36%
EPS Next 3Y-2.6%
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 (10/28/2025, 5:05:00 PM)

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-0.1 (-1.78%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)08-06 2025-08-06/amc
Earnings (Next)11-04 2025-11-04/amc
Inst Owners96.66%
Inst Owner Change0.02%
Ins Owners3.17%
Ins Owner Change8.22%
Market Cap310.51M
Revenue(TTM)1.84B
Net Income(TTM)15.10M
Analysts73.33
Price Target14.54 (162.93%)
Short Float %2.01%
Short Ratio1.76
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.44%
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)0%
PT rev (3m)-3.39%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-29.35%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-39.53%
EPS NY rev (1m)-25.66%
EPS NY rev (3m)-33.11%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.25%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.54%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.5%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.75%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 4.07
Fwd PE 4.21
P/S 0.17
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 2.64
P/B 0.67
P/tB 0.84
EV/EBITDA 4.97
EPS(TTM)1.36
EY24.59%
EPS(NY)1.31
Fwd EY23.75%
FCF(TTM)-1.29
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)2.1
OCFY37.91%
SpS32.8
BVpS8.31
TBVpS6.56
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)35.46
Graham Number15.94
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-2.89%
ROICexgc 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 1.61
F-Score5
WACC6.4%
ROIC/WACC1.06
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-48.26%
EPS Next 2Y-13.36%
EPS Next 3Y-2.6%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.79%
Revenue growth 3Y6.67%
Revenue growth 5Y4.92%
Sales Q2Q%-2.22%
Revenue Next Year-5.63%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.64%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.18%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-21.76%
EBIT growth 3Y3.62%
EBIT growth 5Y1.27%
EBIT Next Year51.09%
EBIT Next 3Y21.78%
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%

ORION SA / OEC FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for ORION SA?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to OEC.


What is the valuation status of ORION SA (OEC) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to ORION SA (OEC). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is ORION SA (OEC) stock?

ORION SA (OEC) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of ORION SA (OEC) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ORION SA (OEC) is 4.07 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.67.


What is the earnings growth outlook for ORION SA?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ORION SA (OEC) is expected to decline by -48.26% in the next year.