ORION SA (OEC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:OEC - LU1092234845 - Common Stock
5.11 USD
+0.05 (+0.99%)
Overall OEC gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated OEC against 84 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.
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.
OEC had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years OEC had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -1.62%, OEC is in line with its industry, outperforming 40.48% of the companies in the same industry.
OEC has a Return On Equity of -7.91%. This is in the lower half of the industry: OEC underperforms 63.10% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 5.74%, OEC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.48% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for OEC is above the industry average of 6.09%.
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 Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
OEC's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
OEC has a Operating Margin of 5.76%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: OEC outperforms 45.24% of its industry peers.
OEC's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 20.30%, OEC is doing worse than 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
OEC's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), OEC is 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.
The debt/assets ratio for OEC is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.53, we must say that OEC is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
OEC's Altman-Z score of 1.53 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. OEC is outperformed by 60.71% 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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of OEC (29.62) 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.
OEC has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.69) than 78.57% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.69 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 29.62 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.53 |
ROIC/WACC0.92
WACC6.22%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.08 indicates that OEC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
OEC has a Current ratio of 1.08. This is amonst the worse of the industry: OEC underperforms 89.29% 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 90.48% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.08 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.64 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for OEC have decreased strongly by -24.84% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 0.11% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has decreased by -4.31% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.92% on average over the past years.
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 very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -10.45% on average per year.
OEC is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -1.69% yearly.
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 4.33, 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 95.24% 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 26.39.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 5.54, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of OEC.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, OEC is valued cheaper than 95.24% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.84. OEC is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 4.33 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.54 |
4.2 Price Multiples
OEC's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. OEC is cheaper than 90.48% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, OEC is valued cheaper than 88.10% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.41 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.23 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
OEC's earnings are expected to decrease with -10.45% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)37.76
EPS Next 2Y-27.38%
EPS Next 3Y-10.45%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
OEC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.56%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
The stock price of OEC dropped by -40.33% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.46, OEC has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, OEC has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.56% |
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
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%
NYSE:OEC (12/22/2025, 1:09:49 PM)
5.11
+0.05 (+0.99%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners96.11%
Inst Owner Change-2.52%
Ins Owners3.17%
Ins Owner Change5.19%
Market Cap286.93M
Revenue(TTM)1.83B
Net Income(TTM)-31.80M
Analysts51.67
Price Target6.73 (31.7%)
Short Float %1.3%
Short Ratio0.84
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.56% |
Yearly Dividend0.08
Dividend Growth(5Y)-36.41%
DP-14.78%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
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)-53.68%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.33%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-126.64%
EPS NY rev (1m)-12.99%
EPS NY rev (3m)-40%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)8.41%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-15.75%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.73%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.18%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 4.33 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.54 | ||
| P/S | 0.16 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.41 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.32 | ||
| P/B | 0.71 | ||
| P/tB | 0.74 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.23 |
EPS(TTM)1.18
EY23.09%
EPS(NY)0.92
Fwd EY18.06%
FCF(TTM)0.61
FCFY11.88%
OCF(TTM)3.87
OCFY75.77%
SpS32.58
BVpS7.16
TBVpS6.87
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)37.76
Graham Number13.78
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 1.53 |
F-Score3
WACC6.22%
ROIC/WACC0.92
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 4.33 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.71.
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.