ORION SA (OEC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:OEC • LU1092234845

7.1 USD
+0.11 (+1.57%)
Last: Feb 13, 2026, 12:59 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 is cheap, 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

  • OEC had positive earnings in the past year.
  • OEC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • OEC had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M 200M 300M

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of OEC (-1.62%) is worse than 61.45% of its industry peers.
  • OEC has a Return On Equity of -7.91%. This is in the lower half of the industry: OEC underperforms 65.06% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of OEC (5.74%) is better than 65.06% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for OEC is above the industry average of 6.08%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (5.74%) for OEC is well below the 3 year average (10.04%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that OEC had better years and this may not be a problem.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -1.62%
ROE -7.91%
ROIC 5.74%
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80

1.3 Margins

  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of OEC has declined.
  • OEC has a Operating Margin of 5.76%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: OEC outperforms 44.58% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of OEC has declined.
  • The Gross Margin of OEC (20.30%) is worse than 66.27% of its industry peers.
  • OEC's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 5.76%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 20.3%
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 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.
  • 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 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.58, we must say that OEC is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.58, OEC is doing worse than 65.06% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of OEC is 29.62, which is on the high side as it means it would take OEC, 29.62 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • OEC has a Debt to FCF ratio of 29.62. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: OEC outperforms 46.99% of its industry peers.
  • OEC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.69. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
  • OEC has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.69. This is in the lower half of the industry: OEC underperforms 79.52% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.69
Debt/FCF 29.62
Altman-Z 1.58
ROIC/WACC0.86
WACC6.66%
OEC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFOEC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M

2.3 Liquidity

  • OEC has a Current Ratio of 1.08. This is a normal value and indicates that OEC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of OEC (1.08) is worse than 90.36% of its industry peers.
  • OEC has a Quick Ratio of 1.08. This is a bad value and indicates that OEC is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • OEC's Quick ratio of 0.64 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. OEC is outperformed by 91.57% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.08
Quick Ratio 0.64
OEC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesOEC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 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 -24.84% in the last year.
  • OEC shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 0.11% yearly.
  • The Revenue has decreased by -4.31% 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)-24.84%
EPS 3Y0%
EPS 5Y0.11%
EPS Q2Q%-38.3%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.31%
Revenue growth 3Y6.67%
Revenue growth 5Y4.92%
Sales Q2Q%-2.7%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, OEC will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 1.65% on average per year.
  • OEC is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -1.30% yearly.
EPS Next Y-55.44%
EPS Next 2Y-31.21%
EPS Next 3Y-11.03%
EPS Next 5Y1.65%
Revenue Next Year-7.31%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.04%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.98%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.3%

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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
OEC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesOEC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0.5 1 1.5 2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 6.02 indicates a rather cheap valuation of OEC.
  • OEC's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. OEC is cheaper than 95.18% of the companies in the same industry.
  • OEC is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.67, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.57, the valuation of OEC can be described as very reasonable.
  • 93.98% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than OEC, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • OEC is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 27.69, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.02
Fwd PE 8.57
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

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, OEC is valued cheaper than 91.57% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of OEC indicates a rather cheap valuation: OEC is cheaper than 84.34% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.69
EV/EBITDA 5.68
OEC Per share dataOEC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • OEC's earnings are expected to decrease with -11.03% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)52.47
EPS Next 2Y-31.21%
EPS Next 3Y-11.03%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • OEC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.23%.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.20, OEC has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
  • Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.80, OEC is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.23%

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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6

5.3 Sustainability

  • The earnings of OEC are negative and hence is the payout ratio. OEC will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
DP-14.78%
EPS Next 2Y-31.21%
EPS Next 3Y-11.03%
OEC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendOEC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M

ORION SA

NYSE:OEC (2/13/2026, 12:59:59 PM)

7.1

+0.11 (+1.57%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)11-04
Earnings (Next)02-17
Inst Owners95.95%
Inst Owner Change-1.61%
Ins Owners3.25%
Ins Owner Change1.83%
Market Cap398.67M
Revenue(TTM)1.83B
Net Income(TTM)-31.80M
Analysts51.67
Price Target6.83 (-3.8%)
Short Float %1.55%
Short Ratio1.32
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.23%
Yearly Dividend0.08
Dividend Growth(5Y)-36.41%
DP-14.78%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)1.27%
Min EPS beat(2)-7.9%
Max EPS beat(2)10.43%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)2.89%
Min EPS beat(4)-49.76%
Max EPS beat(4)58.78%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-7.65%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)2.64%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)-1.16%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.68%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.75%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.39%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.4%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.61%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.39%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.72%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.97%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.19%
PT rev (1m)1.52%
PT rev (3m)-36.19%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-13.29%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-203.65%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.03%
EPS NY rev (3m)-13.88%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.36%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.87%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.78%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.02
Fwd PE 8.57
P/S 0.22
P/FCF 11.69
P/OCF 1.83
P/B 0.99
P/tB 1.03
EV/EBITDA 5.68
EPS(TTM)1.18
EY16.62%
EPS(NY)0.83
Fwd EY11.66%
FCF(TTM)0.61
FCFY8.55%
OCF(TTM)3.87
OCFY54.53%
SpS32.58
BVpS7.16
TBVpS6.87
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)52.47
Graham Number13.78
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -1.62%
ROE -7.91%
ROCE 7.93%
ROIC 5.74%
ROICexc 5.97%
ROICexgc 6.05%
OM 5.76%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 20.3%
FCFM 1.86%
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-Score3
Asset Turnover0.93
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.69
Debt/FCF 29.62
Debt/EBITDA 2.86
Cap/Depr 138.34%
Cap/Sales 10.02%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 91.42%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.08
Quick Ratio 0.64
Altman-Z 1.58
F-Score3
WACC6.66%
ROIC/WACC0.86
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)-24.84%
EPS 3Y0%
EPS 5Y0.11%
EPS Q2Q%-38.3%
EPS Next Y-55.44%
EPS Next 2Y-31.21%
EPS Next 3Y-11.03%
EPS Next 5Y1.65%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.31%
Revenue growth 3Y6.67%
Revenue growth 5Y4.92%
Sales Q2Q%-2.7%
Revenue Next Year-7.31%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.04%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.98%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.3%
EBIT growth 1Y-36.95%
EBIT growth 3Y3.62%
EBIT growth 5Y1.27%
EBIT Next Year29.39%
EBIT Next 3Y14.5%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-82.8%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-42.01%
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 for OEC stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to ORION SA (OEC). This can be considered as Undervalued.


How profitable is ORION SA (OEC) stock?

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


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for OEC stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ORION SA (OEC) is 6.02 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.99.


How financially healthy is ORION SA?

The financial health rating of ORION SA (OEC) is 2 / 10.