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ORION SA (OEC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:OEC - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - LU1092234845 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

11.24  -0.08 (-0.71%)

After market: 11.24 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

3

Overall OEC gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated OEC against 85 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.
OEC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years OEC has always 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 has a Return On Assets (1.35%) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of OEC (5.71%) is better than 63.53% of its industry peers.
OEC has a better Return On Invested Capital (7.44%) than 69.41% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for OEC is above the industry average of 6.84%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.35%
ROE 5.71%
ROIC 7.44%
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 (1.44%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of OEC has declined.
OEC has a Operating Margin (7.58%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of OEC has declined.
The Gross Margin of OEC (21.85%) is worse than 62.35% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of OEC has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 7.58%
PM (TTM) 1.44%
GM 21.85%
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.
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

OEC has an Altman-Z score of 1.81. This is not the best score and indicates that OEC is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.81, OEC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.06% of the companies in the same industry.
OEC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.41. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.41, OEC is doing worse than 74.12% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.41
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.81
ROIC/WACC1.16
WACC6.41%
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 1.14. 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 (1.14) is worse than 83.53% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.65 indicates that OEC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
OEC's Quick ratio of 0.65 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. OEC is outperformed by 82.35% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.14
Quick Ratio 0.65
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 -15.20%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 0.11% on average over the past years.
OEC shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -2.31%.
OEC shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.92% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-15.2%
EPS 3Y0%
EPS 5Y0.11%
EPS Q2Q%-57.69%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.31%
Revenue growth 3Y6.67%
Revenue growth 5Y4.92%
Sales Q2Q%-5.01%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 6.42% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, OEC will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.06% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-22.07%
EPS Next 2Y2.75%
EPS Next 3Y6.42%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-1.68%
Revenue Next 2Y1.49%
Revenue Next 3Y2.06%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

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 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

OEC is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.75.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, OEC is valued cheaper than 92.94% of the companies in the same industry.
OEC is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.30, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.08, the valuation of OEC can be described as very cheap.
OEC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. OEC is cheaper than 94.12% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of OEC to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.76), we can say OEC is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.75
Fwd PE 6.08
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 90.59% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 5.86
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)67.59
EPS Next 2Y2.75%
EPS Next 3Y6.42%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

OEC has a yearly dividend return of 0.74%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.57, OEC is paying slightly less dividend.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.74, OEC pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.37.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.74%

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.
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

18.05% of the earnings are spent on dividend by OEC. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP18.05%
EPS Next 2Y2.75%
EPS Next 3Y6.42%
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 (7/11/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 11.24 0 (0%)

11.24

-0.08 (-0.71%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)05-07 2025-05-07/amc
Earnings (Next)07-31 2025-07-31/amc
Inst Owners96.2%
Inst Owner Change-0.09%
Ins Owners2.97%
Ins Owner Change9.99%
Market Cap632.47M
Analysts77.78
Price Target15.56 (38.43%)
Short Float %1.66%
Short Ratio1.38
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.74%
Yearly Dividend0.08
Dividend Growth(5Y)-36.41%
DP18.05%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date07-07 2025-07-07 (0.0207)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)4.51%
Min EPS beat(2)-49.76%
Max EPS beat(2)58.78%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-5.2%
Min EPS beat(4)-49.76%
Max EPS beat(4)58.78%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-7.24%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)1.88%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)0.7%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.12%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.61%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.63%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.16%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.55%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.63%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.51%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.58%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.72%
PT rev (1m)-15.28%
PT rev (3m)-28.24%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-15.27%
EPS NY rev (1m)-4.39%
EPS NY rev (3m)-20.5%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.72%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.06%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.75
Fwd PE 6.08
P/S 0.34
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 6.78
P/B 1.36
P/tB 1.69
EV/EBITDA 5.86
EPS(TTM)1.45
EY12.9%
EPS(NY)1.85
Fwd EY16.44%
FCF(TTM)-1.95
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.66
OCFY14.75%
SpS32.92
BVpS8.28
TBVpS6.65
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)67.59
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.35%
ROE 5.71%
ROCE 10.28%
ROIC 7.44%
ROICexc 7.65%
ROICexgc 8.22%
OM 7.58%
PM (TTM) 1.44%
GM 21.85%
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 Turnover0.94
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.41
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 2.46
Cap/Depr 158.56%
Cap/Sales 10.95%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 34.77%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.14
Quick Ratio 0.65
Altman-Z 1.81
F-Score5
WACC6.41%
ROIC/WACC1.16
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)-15.2%
EPS 3Y0%
EPS 5Y0.11%
EPS Q2Q%-57.69%
EPS Next Y-22.07%
EPS Next 2Y2.75%
EPS Next 3Y6.42%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.31%
Revenue growth 3Y6.67%
Revenue growth 5Y4.92%
Sales Q2Q%-5.01%
Revenue Next Year-1.68%
Revenue Next 2Y1.49%
Revenue Next 3Y2.06%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-23.94%
EBIT growth 3Y3.62%
EBIT growth 5Y1.27%
EBIT Next Year56.36%
EBIT Next 3Y23.5%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-4662.5%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-56.98%
OCF growth 3Y-4.79%
OCF growth 5Y-11.55%