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ORION SA (OEC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:OEC - LU1092234845 - Common Stock

5.26 USD
-0.01 (-0.19%)
Last: 12/12/2025, 8:04:00 PM
5.26 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/12/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

Overall OEC gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated OEC against 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 is valued quite cheap, 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.
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

OEC's Return On Assets of -1.62% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. OEC outperforms 40.24% of its industry peers.
OEC has a worse Return On Equity (-7.91%) than 63.41% of its industry peers.
OEC has a Return On Invested Capital of 5.74%. This is in the better half of the industry: OEC outperforms 64.63% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for OEC is above the industry average of 6.05%.
The 3 year average ROIC (10.04%) for OEC is well above the current ROIC(5.74%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80

1.3 Margins

OEC's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 5.76%, OEC is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.90% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of OEC has declined.
OEC has a Gross Margin of 20.30%. This is in the lower half of the industry: OEC underperforms 64.63% 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 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.
OEC has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for OEC has been reduced compared to 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

OEC has an Altman-Z score of 1.54. This is a bad value and indicates that OEC is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of OEC (1.54) is worse than 67.07% of its industry peers.
OEC has a debt to FCF ratio of 29.62. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as OEC would need 29.62 years to pay back of all of its debts.
OEC has a Debt to FCF ratio (29.62) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
OEC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.69. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.69, OEC is not doing good in the industry: 78.05% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.69
Debt/FCF 29.62
Altman-Z 1.54
ROIC/WACC0.91
WACC6.28%
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 1.08. 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 Current ratio of 1.08. This is amonst the worse of the industry: OEC underperforms 90.24% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.64 indicates that OEC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.64, OEC is not doing good in the industry: 90.24% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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 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 -24.84%.
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.
The Revenue has decreased by -4.31% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, OEC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.92% on average per year.
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

OEC is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -10.45% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -1.69% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-54.98%
EPS Next 2Y-27.38%
EPS Next 3Y-10.45%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-7.26%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.6%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.69%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
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 4.46, the valuation of OEC can be described as very cheap.
OEC's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. OEC is cheaper than 95.12% of the companies in the same industry.
OEC's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.54.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.70 indicates a rather cheap valuation of OEC.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, OEC is valued cheaper than 95.12% of the companies in the same industry.
OEC is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.78, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 4.46
Fwd PE 5.7
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 92.68% of the companies in the same industry.
OEC's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. OEC is cheaper than 87.80% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 8.66
EV/EBITDA 5.28
OEC Per share dataOEC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A cheap valuation may be justified as OEC's earnings are expected to decrease with -10.45% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)38.87
EPS Next 2Y-27.38%
EPS Next 3Y-10.45%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

OEC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.57%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
In the last 3 months the price of OEC has falen by -43.32%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
OEC's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.98.
OEC's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.27.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.57%

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

OEC has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
The Dividend Rate of OEC has been decling, while earnings will also be declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP-14.78%
EPS Next 2Y-27.38%
EPS Next 3Y-10.45%
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

ORION SA

NYSE:OEC (12/12/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 5.26 0 (0%)

5.26

-0.01 (-0.19%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)11-04 2025-11-04/amc
Earnings (Next)02-02 2026-02-02/amc
Inst Owners96.11%
Inst Owner Change-2.52%
Ins Owners3.17%
Ins Owner Change3.42%
Market Cap295.35M
Revenue(TTM)1.83B
Net Income(TTM)-31.80M
Analysts51.67
Price Target6.73 (27.95%)
Short Float %1.86%
Short Ratio1.21
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.57%
Yearly Dividend0.08
Dividend Growth(5Y)-36.41%
DP-14.78%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date12-12 2025-12-12 (0.0207)
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)-37.14%
PT rev (3m)-54.48%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-191.49%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-126.87%
EPS NY rev (1m)-12.99%
EPS NY rev (3m)-40%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-4.52%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-14.15%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.73%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.92%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 4.46
Fwd PE 5.7
P/S 0.16
P/FCF 8.66
P/OCF 1.36
P/B 0.74
P/tB 0.77
EV/EBITDA 5.28
EPS(TTM)1.18
EY22.43%
EPS(NY)0.92
Fwd EY17.55%
FCF(TTM)0.61
FCFY11.55%
OCF(TTM)3.87
OCFY73.61%
SpS32.58
BVpS7.16
TBVpS6.87
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)38.87
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 1.54
F-Score3
WACC6.28%
ROIC/WACC0.91
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-54.98%
EPS Next 2Y-27.38%
EPS Next 3Y-10.45%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.31%
Revenue growth 3Y6.67%
Revenue growth 5Y4.92%
Sales Q2Q%-2.7%
Revenue Next Year-7.26%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.6%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.69%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-36.95%
EBIT growth 3Y3.62%
EBIT growth 5Y1.27%
EBIT Next Year29.69%
EBIT Next 3Y14.53%
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 of ORION SA (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.


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

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ORION SA (OEC) is 4.46 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.74.


What is the earnings growth outlook for ORION SA?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ORION SA (OEC) is expected to decline by -54.98% in the next year.