Orion (OEC) Stock Overview
Engages in the manufacture and sale of carbon black products. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 5/6 |
| Future Growth | 0/6 |
| Past Performance | 0/6 |
| Financial Health | 3/6 |
| Dividends | 1/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$6.71 |
| 52 Week High | US$12.10 |
| 52 Week Low | US$4.35 |
| Beta | 0.98 |
| 1 Month Change | -3.31% |
| 3 Month Change | 16.90% |
| 1 Year Change | -39.66% |
| 3 Year Change | -73.32% |
| 5 Year Change | -67.04% |
| Change since IPO | -61.66% |
Recent News & Updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Mar 20
OEC: Specialty Price Increases And Buybacks Will Shape Future Margin Recovery
Analysts have trimmed Orion's target slightly from $6.70 to $6.35, as they reset expectations around profit margins and a much higher future P/E multiple, while updating their assumptions for revenue growth and keeping the discount rate unchanged. What's in the News Orion S.A. plans to increase prices by up to 25% for all Specialty segment customers and add a variable surcharge, citing higher costs, supply chain disruptions and feedstock cost volatility related primarily to the conflict in the Middle East.
Narrative Update • Mar 06
OEC: Thinner Margins And Higher P/E Will Keep Shares Fairly Valued
Analysts have revised their Orion price target to $5.00 to reflect updated assumptions that include slightly different revenue growth, a much lower profit margin, and a significantly higher future P/E multiple. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Kept at $5.00, with no change from the prior estimate.Seeking Alpha • Feb 24
Orion S.A.: Cyclical Downturn Or Post-Pandemic Normalization?
Summary Orion S.A. appears to be at a cyclical low, with three consecutive years of declining EBITDA projected through 2026. OEC's current valuation—7.2x EV/EBITDA and 5.5x net leverage—is not cheap but reflects trough conditions and significant upside if the cycle turns. Management expects pricing recovery in 2027, with capacity reductions by OEC and competitors potentially supporting margin improvement. But rising production in India, a stretched balance sheet, and management concerns all dim the case for upside. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Feb 20
OEC: Modest Margin Improvement Will Still Leave Shares Vulnerable
Analysts have raised their price target for Orion from $4.50 to $5.00, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, a slightly higher discount rate, and a future P/E multiple in their models. Valuation Changes Fair Value: updated from $4.50 to $5.00, representing a modest upward revision to the intrinsic value estimate.Analysis Article • Feb 08
Orion (NYSE:OEC) Has No Shortage Of Debt
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Narrative Update • Feb 06
OEC: Grid Additives Expansion And Margin Outlook Will Shape Steady Future Profile
Analysts have adjusted their price target on Orion from US$6.70 to US$6.70, reflecting fine tuning of assumptions around the discount rate and future P/E rather than a change in their overall valuation view. What's in the News Orion is expanding its business providing conductive additives for high-voltage cable compounds and battery energy storage systems (BESS), targeting applications linked to power grids, data centers and renewable energy projects (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Jan 23
OEC: Future Margins And Grid Additives Expansion Will Shape Fairly Valued Outlook
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Orion, citing a lower revenue growth outlook, a slightly higher profit margin, and a modestly cheaper future P/E multiple as key drivers of the updated valuation. What's in the News Orion S.A. is expanding its business supplying conductive additives for high-voltage cable compounds and battery energy storage systems, targeting uses in electricity grid modernization, data centers for AI, and renewable energy projects (company statement, November 19, 2025).Analysis Article • Jan 18
Improved Revenues Required Before Orion S.A. (NYSE:OEC) Stock's 26% Jump Looks Justified
Orion S.A. ( NYSE:OEC ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 26% after a shaky period beforehand. But the...Narrative Update • Jan 09
OEC: Heightened Impairment And Weaker Margins Will Undercut Power-Grid Additives Story
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Orion from $10.00 to $4.50, citing more cautious assumptions regarding revenue growth, profit margins, and a slightly lower future P/E outlook. What's in the News Orion is expanding its business supplying conductive additives for high-voltage cable compounds and battery energy storage systems, targeting applications linked to electricity grid upgrades, data centers for AI, and renewable energy projects (company statement, November 19, 2025).
Narrative Update • Dec 26
OEC: Grid Demand And Conductive Additives Expansion Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have modestly revised their price target for Orion to $10.00 per share, unchanged from $10.00 previously. This reflects slightly lower expected revenue growth, partially offset by a marginally stronger profit margin and a modest contraction in the assumed future P/E multiple.Narrative Update • Dec 12
OEC: Grid Modernization Additives Are Expected To Drive Long-Term Upside Potential
Analysts have reduced their price target on Orion from approximately $19 to $10 per share, reflecting higher perceived risk, softer revenue expectations, and slimmer profit margins, despite a modestly higher projected future valuation multiple. What's in the News Orion is expanding its business providing conductive additives for high voltage cable compounds and grid scale battery energy storage systems, targeting surging investment in grid modernization, AI data centers, and renewable integration (company announcement).Narrative Update • Nov 27
OEC: Future Profit Margins Are Expected To Drive Further Share Upside
Analysts have lowered their price targets for Orion from $9.10 to $7.40, citing weaker than expected revenue growth and profit margins as primary concerns. What's in the News Orion S.A. is expanding its business in conductive additives for high-voltage cable compounds and battery energy storage systems, supporting modern electricity grids and renewable energy transitions (Key Developments).Analysis Article • Nov 08
Orion's (NYSE:OEC) Dividend Will Be $0.0207
Orion S.A. ( NYSE:OEC ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.0207 per share on the 20th of January. Based on...Analysis Article • Nov 07
Revenue Beat: Orion S.A. Exceeded Revenue Forecasts By 7.1% And Analysts Are Updating Their Estimates
It's been a sad week for Orion S.A. ( NYSE:OEC ), who've watched their investment drop 12% to US$4.59 in the week since...Narrative Update • Nov 07
OEC: Net Profit Margin Is Expected To Drive Shares Higher
Analysts have lowered Orion's price target from $9.40 to $9.10, citing a slightly higher discount rate, modest improvements in projected revenue growth, and a significant increase in expected profit margins as key factors in the update. What's in the News Orion S.A. reported a goodwill impairment of $80.8 million for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025 (Key Developments).Analysis Article • Nov 05
These 4 Measures Indicate That Orion (NYSE:OEC) Is Using Debt In A Risky Way
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' So it might be obvious that you need to...Narrative Update • Oct 23
Analysts Lower Orion Price Target as Revenue Outlook Drops Despite Higher Profit Margins
Analysts have lowered their price target for Orion from $11.40 to $9.40. They cite lower revised expectations for future revenue growth, even though profit margin forecasts have been slightly improved.Analysis Article • Oct 10
Orion (NYSE:OEC) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.0207
Orion S.A.'s ( NYSE:OEC ) investors are due to receive a payment of $0.0207 per share on 20th of January. The dividend...Analysis Article • Oct 09
Little Excitement Around Orion S.A.'s (NYSE:OEC) Revenues As Shares Take 33% Pounding
Orion S.A. ( NYSE:OEC ) shareholders that were waiting for something to happen have been dealt a blow with a 33% share...Narrative Update • Oct 08
Operational Improvements And Sustainability Initiatives Will Strengthen Future Prospects In Carbon Black Industry
Analyst Price Target for Orion Lowered Amid Adjusted Growth and Risk Expectations Analysts have reduced their price target for Orion from $12.40 to $11.40. This revision is attributed to a combination of lower revenue growth forecasts and a slightly higher discount rate in their updated models.Narrative Update • Sep 17
Operational Improvements And Sustainability Initiatives Will Strengthen Future Prospects In Carbon Black Industry
The consensus price target for Orion has dropped from $13.80 to $12.40, primarily due to weaker revenue growth expectations and a lower future P/E, reflecting a diminished outlook for the company’s earnings potential. What's in the News Orion completed its $60.36 million buyback program, repurchasing 6.21% of shares since May 2023.Analysis Article • Jun 10
Orion S.A.'s (NYSE:OEC) Earnings Haven't Escaped The Attention Of Investors
When close to half the companies in the United States have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 17x, you may...Analysis Article • May 24
Orion (NYSE:OEC) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.0207
Orion S.A. ( NYSE:OEC ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.0207 per share on the 2nd of July. The dividend...Analysis Article • May 09
Orion's (NYSE:OEC) Dividend Will Be $0.0207
The board of Orion S.A. ( NYSE:OEC ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 2nd of July, with investors...Analysis Article • May 07
Here's Why Orion (NYSE:OEC) Is Weighed Down By Its Debt Load
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Analysis Article • Apr 06
Is It Too Late To Consider Buying Orion S.A. (NYSE:OEC)?
Orion S.A. ( NYSE:OEC ), is not the largest company out there, but it received a lot of attention from a substantial...Analysis Article • Feb 28
Some May Be Optimistic About Orion's (NYSE:OEC) Earnings
The market for Orion S.A.'s ( NYSE:OEC ) shares didn't move much after it posted weak earnings recently. We did some...Analysis Article • Jan 29
Some Investors May Be Worried About Orion's (NYSE:OEC) Returns On Capital
What trends should we look for it we want to identify stocks that can multiply in value over the long term? Amongst...Analysis Article • Dec 18
Does Orion (NYSE:OEC) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Analysis Article • Dec 03
Orion S.A.'s (NYSE:OEC) 25% Jump Shows Its Popularity With Investors
Orion S.A. ( NYSE:OEC ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 25% after a shaky period beforehand. Not all...Seeking Alpha • Nov 13
Orion Is A Buy At Current Prices
Summary Orion is trading at market cap of about $1.01B after the price action since August. The valuation of Orion is very compelling at 0.55x sales. The carbon black market has multiple growth drivers which will help Orion's top and bottom line. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Oct 23
Orion (NYSE:OEC) Might Be Having Difficulty Using Its Capital Effectively
If we want to find a stock that could multiply over the long term, what are the underlying trends we should look for...
New Narrative • Sep 24
Coatings And Polymer Recovery Fueling Growth Across All Regions With Sustainable Innovations Leading The Charge
Specialty segment recovery and rubber pricing improvements suggest sustainable revenue and margin growth across all regions and products.Analysis Article • Sep 18
Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Orion S.A. (NYSE:OEC)?
While Orion S.A. ( NYSE:OEC ) might not have the largest market cap around , it received a lot of attention from a...Shareholder Returns
| OEC | US Chemicals | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | -9.8% | -2.3% | -0.7% |
| 1Y | -39.7% | 7.0% | 24.4% |
Return vs Industry: OEC underperformed the US Chemicals industry which returned 7% over the past year.
Return vs Market: OEC underperformed the US Market which returned 24.1% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| OEC volatility | |
|---|---|
| OEC Average Weekly Movement | 8.9% |
| Chemicals Industry Average Movement | 7.4% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.3% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.2% |
Stable Share Price: OEC has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: OEC's weekly volatility (9%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1862 | 1,639 | Corning Painter | www.orioncarbons.com |
Orion S.A., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of carbon black products. The company operates in two segments, Specialty Carbon Black and Rubber Carbon Black. It offers post-treated specialty carbon black grades for coatings and printing applications, as well as high purity carbon black grades for the fiber industry; and conductive carbon black grades for batteries, polymers, and coatings.
Orion S.A. Fundamentals Summary
| OEC fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$390.21m |
| Earnings (TTM) | -US$89.10m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$1.79b |
0.2x
P/S Ratio-4.2x
P/E RatioIs OEC overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| OEC income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$1.79b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$1.45b |
| Gross Profit | US$340.90m |
| Other Expenses | US$430.00m |
| Earnings | -US$89.10m |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | -1.58 |
| Gross Margin | 19.06% |
| Net Profit Margin | -4.98% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 267.1% |
How did OEC perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
1.2%
Current Dividend Yield-5%
Payout RatioDoes OEC pay a reliable dividends?
See OEC dividend history and benchmarks| Orion dividend dates | |
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| Ex Dividend Date | Jun 10 2026 |
| Dividend Pay Date | Jul 02 2026 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 22 days |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 44 days |
Does OEC pay a reliable dividends?
See OEC dividend history and benchmarksCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/18 07:07 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/18 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.
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Analyst Sources
Orion S.A. is covered by 12 analysts. 4 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Patrick Duffy Fischer | Barclays |
| Gunnar Cohrs | Berenberg |
| Stephen Benson | Goldman Sachs |