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Orion Engineered Carbons SA (OEC)
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12/04/2025: OEC (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
4 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $6.6
1 Year Target Price $6.6
| 2 | Strong Buy |
| 1 | Buy |
| 1 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -47.16% | Avg. Invested days 21 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 12/04/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 288.05M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 6.6 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 6.6 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 4 | Beta 1.1 | 52 Weeks Range 4.34 - 19.12 | Updated Date 12/4/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 4.34 - 19.12 | Updated Date 12/4/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 1.61% | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.57 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-11-06 | When After Market | Estimate 0.35 | Actual 0.29 |
Profitability
Profit Margin -1.74% | Operating Margin (TTM) 4.24% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 3.34% | Return on Equity (TTM) -7.24% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 6.29 | Enterprise Value 1246947991 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.16 |
Enterprise Value 1246947991 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.16 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.68 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 7.53 | Shares Outstanding 56149706 | Shares Floating 54458477 |
Shares Outstanding 56149706 | Shares Floating 54458477 | ||
Percent Insiders 3.16 | Percent Institutions 96.12 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Orion Engineered Carbons SA
Company Overview
History and Background
Orion Engineered Carbons SA was formed in 2011, evolving from the carbon black business of Evonik Industries. It has a long history in carbon black production, dating back to the early 20th century. Orion became publicly traded in 2014 and has focused on specialty and high-performance carbon black markets.
Core Business Areas
- Specialty Carbon Black: Provides carbon black for applications requiring high performance, such as polymers, coatings, printing, and specialty applications.
- Rubber Carbon Black: Supplies carbon black for rubber applications, primarily tires and mechanical rubber goods.
Leadership and Structure
The company is led by CEO Corning Painter. The organizational structure includes functional departments like operations, sales, finance, and technology, with regional sales teams.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Specialty Carbon Black for Polymers: Used to enhance properties of plastics, market share estimated around 20% of the total specialty black carbon market. Competitors include Cabot Corporation and Birla Carbon.
- Rubber Carbon Black for Tires: Reinforcing agent in tire production; market share is around 10% of the global tire carbon black market. Major competitors include Cabot Corporation and Birla Carbon.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The carbon black industry is driven by the demand for tires, plastics, coatings, and other rubber and specialty products. The industry faces increasing environmental regulations and a shift towards sustainable materials.
Positioning
Orion Engineered Carbons SA focuses on high-performance and specialty carbon black, differentiating itself through product quality and technical expertise.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global carbon black market is expected to reach $20 billion by 2030. Orion Engineered Carbons SA is positioned to capture a significant share of the specialty and high-performance segments of this TAM.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong focus on specialty carbon black
- Technical expertise and product quality
- Global production and distribution network
- Long-standing customer relationships
Weaknesses
- Susceptible to raw material price fluctuations
- Dependence on cyclical industries (e.g., automotive)
- Geographic concentration of production facilities
Opportunities
- Growing demand for specialty carbon black in emerging markets
- Expansion into sustainable carbon black production
- Development of new applications for carbon black
- Acquisitions to expand product portfolio and geographic reach
Threats
- Increasing environmental regulations
- Competition from low-cost producers
- Fluctuations in oil prices
- Technological advancements leading to alternative materials
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- CAB (Cabot Corporation)
- BCC (BIRLA CARBON)
Competitive Landscape
Orion Engineered Carbons SA competes on product quality, technical expertise, and customer service. It faces competition from larger, diversified companies and low-cost producers.
Major Acquisitions
Printex
- Year: 2018
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 120
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded Orion's product portfolio and geographic reach in specialty carbon black markets.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Growth has been driven by increased demand for specialty carbon black in Asia and other emerging markets. The company has also benefited from strategic acquisitions and investments in capacity expansions.
Future Projections: Analysts project moderate revenue growth of 3-5% per year over the next five years, driven by increasing demand for specialty carbon black in key industries.
Recent Initiatives: The company has invested in expanding production capacity, developing sustainable carbon black products, and strengthening its customer relationships.
Summary
Orion Engineered Carbons SA is a solid company focused on specialty carbon black markets. It has a strong position in high-performance applications but faces challenges related to raw material price fluctuations and increasing regulations. The company has growth opportunities in emerging markets and sustainable carbon black. Overall, Orion is fairly stable but needs to manage costs effectively and invest in sustainable technologies.
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Sources and Disclaimers
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- Industry reports
- Analyst estimates
Disclaimers:
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About Orion Engineered Carbons SA
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters - | ||
IPO Launch date 2014-07-25 | CEO & Executive Director Mr. Corning F. Painter | ||
Sector Basic Materials | Industry Specialty Chemicals | Full time employees 1658 | Website https://www.orioncarbons.com |
Full time employees 1658 | Website https://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. The company also provides rubber carbon black products for tires, such as high-reinforcing grades and semi-reinforcing grades under the ECORAX brand, as well as for mechanical rubber goods end users, including automotive production, construction, as well as certain food, consumer, and medical applications. It operates in the United States, Brazil, rest of the Americas, Germany, South Africa, Italy, Spain, Turkey, France, Rest of EMEA, China, the Republic of Korea, and rest of Asia. The company was formerly known as Orion Engineered Carbons S.A. and changed its name to Orion S.A. in June 2023. Orion S.A. was founded in 1862 and is headquartered in Senningerberg, Luxembourg.
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