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ORION SA (OEC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:OEC - LU1092234845 - Common Stock

10.32 USD
+0.25 (+2.48%)
Last: 9/4/2025, 8:04:00 PM
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After Hours: 9/4/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

Taking everything into account, OEC scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. OEC was compared to 83 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. While OEC is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. OEC has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


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.
In the past 5 years OEC has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years OEC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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

OEC's Return On Assets of 0.75% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. OEC outperforms 53.01% of its industry peers.
OEC has a Return On Equity (3.24%) which is in line with its industry peers.
OEC's Return On Invested Capital of 6.75% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. OEC outperforms 71.08% of its industry peers.
OEC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.04%. This 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

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 0.82%, OEC is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.01% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of OEC has declined.
The Operating Margin of OEC (7.11%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of OEC has declined.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 21.36%, OEC is doing worse than 61.45% of the companies in the same industry.
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

OEC has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for OEC has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, OEC has less shares outstanding
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 1.70, we must say that OEC is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
OEC's Altman-Z score of 1.70 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. OEC outperforms 43.37% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.46 is on the high side and indicates that OEC has dependencies on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.46, OEC is doing worse than 73.49% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.46
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.7
ROIC/WACC1.03
WACC6.55%
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 has a worse Current ratio (1.10) than 87.95% 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 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

OEC shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -14.47%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 0.11% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has decreased by -3.79% in the past 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

Based on estimates for the next years, OEC will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.85% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, OEC will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.67% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-24.97%
EPS Next 2Y1.92%
EPS Next 3Y8.85%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-3.47%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.11%
Revenue Next 3Y1.67%
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 accelerating.
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 7.59, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of OEC.
91.57% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than OEC, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
OEC is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.03, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.68 indicates a rather cheap valuation of OEC.
OEC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. OEC is cheaper than 96.39% of the companies in the same industry.
OEC is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.63, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.59
Fwd PE 5.68
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

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, OEC is valued cheaper than 89.16% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 5.93
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)66.17
EPS Next 2Y1.92%
EPS Next 3Y8.85%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

OEC has a yearly dividend return of 0.79%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.44, OEC is paying slightly less dividend.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, OEC's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.79%

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.
OEC has decreased its dividend 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 (9/4/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 10.32 0 (0%)

10.32

+0.25 (+2.48%)

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 Change8.34%
Market Cap579.47M
Analysts77.78
Price Target14.79 (43.31%)
Short Float %1.28%
Short Ratio1.15
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.79%
Yearly Dividend0.08
Dividend Growth(5Y)-36.41%
DP31.79%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date07-07 2025-07-07 (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)-1.69%
PT rev (3m)-19.44%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.33%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-13.43%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3%
EPS NY rev (3m)-7.95%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.65%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.18%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.82%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.59
Fwd PE 5.68
P/S 0.31
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 4.92
P/B 1.24
P/tB 1.57
EV/EBITDA 5.93
EPS(TTM)1.36
EY13.18%
EPS(NY)1.82
Fwd EY17.62%
FCF(TTM)-1.29
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)2.1
OCFY20.31%
SpS32.8
BVpS8.31
TBVpS6.56
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)66.17
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 1.7
F-Score5
WACC6.55%
ROIC/WACC1.03
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-3.47%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.11%
Revenue Next 3Y1.67%
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%