ORION SA (OEC) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:OEC • LU1092234845
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+0.04 (+0.54%)
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This OEC fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. OEC Profitability Analysis
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 4 of the past 5 years.
- OEC had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- OEC has a worse Return On Assets (-3.67%) than 64.63% of its industry peers.
- With a Return On Equity value of -18.23%, OEC is not doing good in the industry: 73.17% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- OEC's Return On Invested Capital of 6.42% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. OEC outperforms 71.95% of its industry peers.
- OEC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.47%. This is above the industry average of 6.49%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -3.67% | ||
| ROE | -18.23% | ||
| ROIC | 6.42% |
ROA(3y)1.45%
ROA(5y)3.65%
ROE(3y)4.24%
ROE(5y)15.59%
ROIC(3y)9.47%
ROIC(5y)10.11%
1.3 Margins
- OEC has a Operating Margin of 5.57%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: OEC outperforms 43.90% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of OEC has declined.
- OEC's Gross Margin of 19.91% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. OEC is outperformed by 64.63% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of OEC has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 5.57% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 19.91% |
OM growth 3Y-16.69%
OM growth 5Y-4.9%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-3.41%
GM growth 5Y-4.99%
2. OEC Health Analysis
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.
- The number of shares outstanding for OEC has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for OEC has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for OEC is higher compared to a year ago.
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.
- OEC has a worse Altman-Z score (1.58) than 64.63% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of OEC is 19.50, which is on the high side as it means it would take OEC, 19.50 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 19.50, OEC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.34% of the companies in the same industry.
- OEC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.97. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of OEC (1.97) is worse than 80.49% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.97 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 19.5 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.58 |
ROIC/WACC0.92
WACC7.01%
2.3 Liquidity
- OEC has a Current Ratio of 1.03. 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 (1.03) is worse than 90.24% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.59 indicates that OEC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- OEC's Quick ratio of 0.59 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. OEC is outperformed by 90.24% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.03 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.59 |
3. OEC Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- OEC shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -72.00%.
- Measured over the past years, OEC shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -13.97% on average per year.
- OEC shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -3.77%.
- Measured over the past years, OEC shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 9.72% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-72%
EPS 3Y-37.22%
EPS 5Y-13.97%
EPS Q2Q%-197.14%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.77%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.82%
Revenue growth 5Y9.72%
Sales Q2Q%-5.18%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 16.90% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.44% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-38.16%
EPS Next 2Y6.47%
EPS Next 3Y16.9%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-2.61%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.23%
Revenue Next 3Y3.44%
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.
- 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.
4. OEC Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- OEC is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 15.31.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, OEC is valued a bit cheaper than 75.61% of the companies in the same industry.
- OEC's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.89.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 24.75, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of OEC.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of OEC is on the same level as its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.97, OEC is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.31 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.75 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 91.46% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than OEC, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, OEC is valued cheaper than 95.12% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.7 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.09 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- OEC's earnings are expected to grow with 16.90% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y6.47%
EPS Next 3Y16.9%
5. OEC Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- OEC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.13%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- OEC's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.00.
- OEC's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.13% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of OEC decreases each year by -16.05%.
- OEC has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- OEC has decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-16.05%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
- OEC has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-6.7%
EPS Next 2Y6.47%
EPS Next 3Y16.9%
OEC Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
7.5
+0.04 (+0.54%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)02-17 2026-02-17/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-06 2026-05-06/amc
Inst Owners96.51%
Inst Owner Change-0.13%
Ins Owners3.3%
Ins Owner Change3.02%
Market Cap422.02M
Revenue(TTM)1.81B
Net Income(TTM)-70.10M
Analysts49.09
Price Target6.31 (-15.87%)
Short Float %2.96%
Short Ratio2.15
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.13% |
Yearly Dividend0.08
Dividend Growth(5Y)-16.05%
DP-6.7%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date03-12 2026-03-12 (0.0207)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-142.22%
Min EPS beat(2)-294.88%
Max EPS beat(2)10.43%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-85.53%
Min EPS beat(4)-294.88%
Max EPS beat(4)10.43%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-38.29%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-25.93%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)-16.37%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)5.91%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.39%
Max Revenue beat(2)11.44%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.87%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.61%
Max Revenue beat(4)11.44%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.53%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.31%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.53%
PT rev (1m)-2.56%
PT rev (3m)-7.65%
EPS NQ rev (1m)24.13%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-36.62%
EPS NY rev (1m)38.46%
EPS NY rev (3m)-63.41%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.36%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.04%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.12%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.31 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.75 | ||
| P/S | 0.23 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.7 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.96 | ||
| P/B | 1.1 | ||
| P/tB | 1.14 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.09 |
EPS(TTM)0.49
EY6.53%
EPS(NY)0.3
Fwd EY4.04%
FCF(TTM)0.97
FCFY12.99%
OCF(TTM)3.84
OCFY51.13%
SpS32.11
BVpS6.83
TBVpS6.58
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number8.68071 (15.74%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -3.67% | ||
| ROE | -18.23% | ||
| ROCE | 7.85% | ||
| ROIC | 6.42% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.8% | ||
| ROICexgc | 6.88% | ||
| OM | 5.57% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 19.91% | ||
| FCFM | 3.03% |
ROA(3y)1.45%
ROA(5y)3.65%
ROE(3y)4.24%
ROE(5y)15.59%
ROIC(3y)9.47%
ROIC(5y)10.11%
ROICexc(3y)9.85%
ROICexc(5y)10.64%
ROICexgc(3y)10.47%
ROICexgc(5y)11.49%
ROCE(3y)11.58%
ROCE(5y)12.36%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-20.78%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-2.2%
ROICexc growth 3Y-18.86%
ROICexc growth 5Y0.37%
OM growth 3Y-16.69%
OM growth 5Y-4.9%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-3.41%
GM growth 5Y-4.99%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.95
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.97 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 19.5 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.26 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 122.06% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 8.91% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.85 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 92.82% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.03 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.59 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.58 |
F-Score3
WACC7.01%
ROIC/WACC0.92
Cap/Depr(3y)146.65%
Cap/Depr(5y)173.29%
Cap/Sales(3y)9.68%
Cap/Sales(5y)10.88%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-72%
EPS 3Y-37.22%
EPS 5Y-13.97%
EPS Q2Q%-197.14%
EPS Next Y-38.16%
EPS Next 2Y6.47%
EPS Next 3Y16.9%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.77%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.82%
Revenue growth 5Y9.72%
Sales Q2Q%-5.18%
Revenue Next Year-2.61%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.23%
Revenue Next 3Y3.44%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-37.9%
EBIT growth 3Y-19.87%
EBIT growth 5Y4.34%
EBIT Next Year107.45%
EBIT Next 3Y32.31%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y167.32%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y72.23%
OCF growth 3Y38.63%
OCF growth 5Y11.49%
ORION SA / OEC Fundamental Analysis 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 5 / 10 to ORION SA (OEC). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for ORION SA?
ORION SA (OEC) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for ORION SA?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ORION SA (OEC) is expected to decline by -38.16% in the next year.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for OEC stock?
The dividend rating of ORION SA (OEC) is 2 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -6.7%.