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OEC · Price history
Price at last available close
$5.41
−$0.46 (-7.84%) 1M
2026-10-27
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Primary reporting period: 2025-12-31 · Research updated Oct 12, 2026. A research update is not a new financial filing.
Who they are
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.
How they make money
Orion S.A. generates revenue primarily through the global production and sale of carbon black, a performance additive used to enhance the durability, color, and conductivity of various materials. The company operates a business model focused on manufacturing high-performance carbon black products for the rubber and specialty chemicals markets, managing costs through raw material sourcing and operational efficiency across its global production network.
Products & services
Carbon black in powder or pellet form, used as a reinforcing agent in tires and mechanical rubber goods, and as a pigment or performance additive in coatings, plastics, inks, and toners.
Brands & revenue mix
No separate brand or brand-level revenue disclosure was confirmed in the reviewed sources. This does not mean the company has no brands.
Calculated from reported segment revenue. Check the source period and revenue basis before comparing shares. Categories can overlap and may not add to 100%.
Geographic revenue
No reconciled geographic revenue breakdown was confirmed for the current research period.
No quantified customer-concentration disclosure is available in the current saved research.
Suppliers, materials & equipment
Petroleum and coal-based feedstock suppliers — The company relies on various global suppliers for carbon black feedstock, which are primarily heavy aromatic oils derived from petroleum refining and coal tar distillation.Source
Competitors
Cabot Corporation — Global manufacturer of carbon black and specialty chemicals.Source
Birla Carbon — Global supplier of carbon black products.Source
Tokai Carbon — Manufacturer of carbon black and graphite products.Source
Strengths
Global manufacturing footprint and supply chain reliabilitySource
Strong technical expertise in specialty carbon black applicationsSource
These are saved observations about business performance, not predictions. Review the company filings alongside the interpretation below. Latest stored financial period end: 2026-06-30.
Quarterly EPS fell 81.2% versus the same quarter last year.
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Wall Street Score
Overall investment score · Quality, value, risk and opportunity
27
Poor
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Company Quality
How good is the actual business—regardless of today’s stock price?
42
Weak
Financial Strength
53
Business Quality / Moat
57
Management
19
Growth Quality
30
Risk / Durability
34
Weak Company · Expensive Stock
Uses financial strength, moat, management, growth quality and durability. It excludes share price, P/E, market cap, intrinsic value and margin of safety.
Opportunity
Opportunity Score · How does the current price compare with estimated value?
28
Avoid
Based on current valuation, company quality, recent trends, and available market signals.
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Model Outlook
12-month model · What does the model think happens next?
38/100
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Model Score 38/100 — estimates relative performance potential, distinct from the overall Wall Street Score and the separate Company Quality score.
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The quick read
The overall Wall Street Score is low across its combined quality, valuation and risk inputs. This can reflect an expensive share price, business weaknesses, or both; check Company Quality and the category breakdown before drawing a conclusion.
At today’s price, the WSS valuation framework currently reads as less attractive based on the available valuation and market data.
The model outlook is currently cautious.
What we like
•Recent buyback activity is present
What to watch
•Debt service risk
•Valuation is a weaker part of the current profile
•Revenue fundamentals are weak
Company-specific research
Questions worth answering for OEC
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•Can OEC maintain its current revenue growth rate and improve the amount of that revenue that turns into earnings and cash?
•Is OEC's positive free cash flow repeatable, or is the current level being helped by temporary working-capital or spending changes?
•Is OEC's debt load manageable relative to cash generation, interest costs and upcoming maturities?
•What specifically needs to improve for OEC to reach sustainable profitability?
•What future growth or profitability would be needed to justify OEC's current valuation?
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Notices for OEC
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Dividend history reported
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Historical repurchase activity
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Debt service risk
Interest coverage is low (~1.6x). Earnings may be strained to cover interest expense.
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Potential upside factors
+Growth opportunities may come from revenue expansion, margin improvement, new products, market-share gains, and stronger cash flow.
+Global manufacturing footprint and supply chain reliability.
+Strong technical expertise in specialty carbon black applications.
+Positive free cash flow may provide capacity to invest in growth.
Potential downside factors
−Key risks may include competition, margin pressure, debt levels, valuation risk, and changes in demand within the Chemicals - Specialty industry.
−Volatility in raw material and energy costs.
−Environmental, health, and safety regulatory compliance risks.
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Scores
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Wall Street Score
Weak27/ 100
Weak (0–50)Fair (51–71)Strong (72+)
Debt
Fair
65
Debt Cost6.4%
Debt Reduction YoY4.7%
Debt / Equity2.55x
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Revenue
Poor
21
Revenue YoY0.9%
Revenue CAGR-2.3%
Net Margin-5.3%
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Asset
Fair
59
Asset Growth YoY2.7%
Liquidation/Share$6.75
Net Assets/MCap3.03x
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Capital
Poor
33
Earnings Yield-29.9%
Buyback Yield9.4%
Debt Cost6.4%
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Management
Poor
19
ROIC7.6%
ROE-25.3%
ROA-4.8%
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Moat
Fair
57
EPS Growth—
FCF/Share Growth14.4%
Rev/Share Growth3.6%
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Valuation
Poor
0
Intrinsic Value—
Value Reference—
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Buffett
Weak
41
Revenue21
Moat57
Valuation0
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MOS
Poor
0
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Financial
Poor
18
Interest Coverage1.6x
ROIC7.6%
FCF Yield15.6%
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Master
Poor
16
Financial18
Valuation0
Debt65
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Resilience
Poor
22
Survival Years0.3 yrs
Current Ratio1.03x
FCF Margin2.8%
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Score Changes
3 historical score records available
Previous Score
27
Oct 1, 2026
Change
Unchanged
Current Score
27
Oct 12, 2026
Category Changes
Revenue0
Debt0
Assets0
Capital0
Management0
Moat0
Valuation0
Buffett0
OEC score was unchanged.
Projected Score
Projected Score
22
Projected Change
-5.2 points
Preliminary comparable-period financial changes suggest decline of approximately 5.2 points. This is a projected estimate, not the official WallStreetScore.
Price vs. Value
Valuation unavailable
Current Price
$5.41
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Monetary values in USD. Share counts in raw units.
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Revenue
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Cost of Revenue
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Gross Profit
$335.5M
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Research & Development
$28.9M
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SG&A Expenses
$236.4M
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$267.1M
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$147.6M
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Operating Income
$68.4M
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Interest Expense
$45.1M
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Income Before Tax
-$64.1M
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Income Tax Expense
$32.2M
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Net Income
-$96.3M
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Basic EPS
$-1.73
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Basic Shares
56.29M
56.32M
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Diluted Shares
57.27M
56.32M
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Financial Changes Since Prior Period
What Improved
Cash position grew
Debt reduced
What Weakened
Margins contracted
Potential Score Impact
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Stored Earnings Analysis
Revenue increased 7.4%. EPS declined 81.2%. Cash increased 19.2%. Total debt declined 1.2%. Net income margin declined by 1.6 percentage points.
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