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11/13/2025: OESX (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
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Not Recommended Performance
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Number of Analysts
2 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $18
1 Year Target Price $18
| 1 | Strong Buy |
| 1 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 8.68% | Avg. Invested days 23 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  2.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 11/13/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 50.28M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 18 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 18 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 2 | Beta 0.59 | 52 Weeks Range 5.50 - 14.24 | Updated Date 11/14/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 5.50 - 14.24 | Updated Date 11/14/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -1.99 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-11-11 | When - | Estimate -0.08 | Actual -0.1589 |
Profitability
Profit Margin -7.81% | Operating Margin (TTM) -1.22% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -5.78% | Return on Equity (TTM) -45.93% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 14.12 | Enterprise Value 51991040 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.63 |
Enterprise Value 51991040 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.63 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.65 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA -5.59 | Shares Outstanding 3530870 | Shares Floating 2878189 |
Shares Outstanding 3530870 | Shares Floating 2878189 | ||
Percent Insiders 14.69 | Percent Institutions 41.1 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Orion Energy Systems Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Orion Energy Systems Inc. was founded in 1996. It has focused on energy-efficient lighting and energy management solutions for commercial and industrial facilities. Initially focused on fluorescent lighting, it has evolved to LED technology and smart building solutions.
Core Business Areas
- Lighting and Energy Management: Designs, develops, and implements energy-efficient lighting and energy management systems for commercial and industrial customers. Includes LED lighting products, controls, and installation services.
- Electrical Maintenance: Offers electrical maintenance services for commercial facilities, including inspections, repairs, and upgrades. (Acquired through the Stay-Lite acquisition)
- EV Charging Solutions: Focuses on the development and deployment of Electric Vehicle (EV) charging solutions.
Leadership and Structure
Mike Altschaefl serves as the CEO. The company has a board of directors and an executive leadership team overseeing different functions such as sales, marketing, operations, and finance.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Competitors: Acuity Brands (AYI), Signify (PHILLIP:PHIA), Cree Lighting
- LED Lighting Fixtures: Offers a wide range of LED lighting fixtures for various applications, including high bay, troffer, and outdoor lighting. Market share information is fragmented, but Orion competes with larger players like Acuity Brands and Signify (Philips Lighting). Revenue generated from this product is not readily available publicly.
- Competitors: Lutron, Siemens (SIE.DE)
- Lighting Controls: Provides lighting controls and energy management systems to optimize energy consumption. Market share data specific to Orion's controls is not available. Competitors include Lutron and Siemens. Revenue generated from this product is not readily available publicly.
- Competitors: ABM Industries (ABM), EMCOR Group (EME)
- Electrical Maintenance Services: Service that Stay-Lite provide and revenue is not available publicy, but accounts for a significant part of the overall revenue.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The energy-efficient lighting and energy management market is driven by factors like increasing energy costs, government regulations, and growing awareness of sustainability. The EV charging market is expanding rapidly due to growing adoption of Electric vehicles and government incentives
Positioning
Orion Energy Systems positions itself as a provider of high-quality, energy-efficient lighting and energy management solutions with a focus on customer service and innovation. Competitive advantages include its focus on LED technology and its ability to provide customized solutions.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The total addressable market for energy-efficient lighting and building controls is estimated to be in the tens of billions of dollars globally. The EV Charging market is rapidly growing. Orion is positioned to capture a portion of this market through its targeted offerings. Data is not available on exact TAM for EV Charging
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong expertise in LED lighting technology
- Established customer base in the commercial and industrial sectors
- Focus on customized solutions
- Complete suite of services from system design to installation and maintenance
- Strong sales partnerships
Weaknesses
- Smaller scale compared to larger competitors
- Dependence on specific sectors or projects
- Fluctuating sales cycles
Opportunities
- Growing demand for energy-efficient lighting and energy management solutions
- Expansion into new markets and geographies
- Development of new technologies and products
- Increased adoption of EV charging
- Government Incentives to adopt green technologies
Threats
- Competition from larger companies with greater resources
- Technological advancements that could render existing products obsolete
- Economic downturns that could reduce capital spending on energy-efficient upgrades
- Supply chain disruptions
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- Acuity Brands (AYI)
- Signify (PHILLIP:PHIA)
- Eaton (ETN)
Competitive Landscape
Orion Energy Systems competes with larger companies that have greater resources and brand recognition. Orion differentiates itself through its focus on customized solutions, customer service, and innovation.
Major Acquisitions
Stay-Lite Lighting
- Year: 2021
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 37.4
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded Orion's service offerings to include electrical maintenance services.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Orion's growth has been driven by the adoption of LED lighting and energy management solutions. Growth rates have varied based on market conditions and project cycles.
Future Projections: Analyst estimates suggest continued growth in revenue and earnings, driven by demand for energy-efficient solutions and expansion into new markets. Data is not readily available for analysts estimates.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include new product launches, strategic acquisitions, and expansion of sales partnerships.
Summary
Orion Energy Systems is a relatively small player in the energy-efficient lighting and energy management market, competing with much larger companies. Their strengths lie in their expertise, customization capabilities, and customer focus. The company has potential for growth through new product development and market expansion, but they must navigate competition and economic uncertainties. Their recent acquisition of Stay-Lite expands service offerings and their entry into EV charging broadens their addressable market.
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Sources and Disclaimers
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Disclaimers:
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About Orion Energy Systems Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Manitowoc, WI, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2007-12-19 | CEO & Director Ms. Sally A. Washlow | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Electrical Equipment & Parts | Full time employees 182 | Website https://www.orionlighting.com |
Full time employees 182 | Website https://www.orionlighting.com | ||
Orion Energy Systems, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, researches, designs, develops, manufactures, markets, sells, installs, and implements energy management systems for commercial office and retail, area lighting, industrial applications, and government in North America and Germany. It operates through three segments: Lighting, Maintenance, and Electric Vehicle (EV). The company offers light emitting diode LED lighting products; construction and engineering services for commercial lighting and energy management system; lighting and electrical system maintenance, repair, and replacement services; and EV charging station and installation solutions. It also provides LED high bay fixtures and LED troffer retrofits; smart lighting controls, a wireless Internet of Things enabled control solution that provides lighting control options and data intelligence capabilities for building managers; and various LED fixtures for lighting and energy management needs comprising fixtures for agribusinesses, parking lots, retail, mezzanine, outdoor applications, and private label resale. In addition, the company offers lighting-related energy management services, such as site assessment, site field verification, utility incentive and government subsidy management, engineering design, project management, facility design commissioning, lighting and electrical system, and recycling. It serves customers directly and through independent sales agencies and distributors, turnkey installation services national, account end-users, federal and state government facilities, regional account end-users, electrical distributors, electrical contractors, and energy service companies. The company was incorporated in 1996 and is headquartered in Manitowoc, Wisconsin.
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