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Orion Engineered Carbons SA (OEC)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
04/04/2025: OEC (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
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Not Recommended Performance
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AI Based Fundamental Rating
Below Average Performance
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Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -48.58% | Avg. Invested days 29 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 04/04/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 649.82M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 15.09 | 1Y Target Price 19.6 |
Price to earnings Ratio 15.09 | 1Y Target Price 19.6 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 671383 | Beta 1.25 | 52 Weeks Range 10.87 - 25.97 | Updated Date 04/6/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 10.87 - 25.97 | Updated Date 04/6/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 0.72% | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.76 |
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 - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 2.35% | Operating Margin (TTM) 5.55% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 5.49% | Return on Equity (TTM) 9.27% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 15.09 | Forward PE 6.96 | Enterprise Value 1633122504 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.35 |
Enterprise Value 1633122504 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.35 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.87 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 7.16 | Shares Outstanding 56654100 | Shares Floating 55106875 |
Shares Outstanding 56654100 | Shares Floating 55106875 | ||
Percent Insiders 2.65 | Percent Institutions 99.55 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 4.2 | Target Price 22.6 | Buy 2 | Strong Buy 2 |
Buy 2 | Strong Buy 2 | ||
Hold 1 | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
Orion Engineered Carbons SA
Company Overview
History and Background
Orion Engineered Carbons SA (OEC) was founded in 2011 as a carve-out from Evonik Industries' carbon black business. It has grown organically and through acquisitions to become a leading global supplier of carbon black.
Core Business Areas
- Specialty Carbon Black: Provides carbon black for niche applications such as coatings, polymers, printing, and batteries, offering differentiated performance characteristics.
- Rubber Carbon Black: Offers carbon black for tire and rubber industries, providing reinforcement, conductivity, and UV protection.
Leadership and Structure
The leadership team is headed by Corning Painter, CEO. The organizational structure is typical of a global manufacturing company, with functional departments (e.g., Sales, Operations, Finance) reporting to the executive team.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Specialty Carbon Black: Used in inks and toners. Market share is approximately 15%. Competitors include Cabot Corporation and Birla Carbon.
- Rubber Carbon Black: Used in tire manufacturing. Market share is approximately 10%. Competitors include Cabot Corporation and Birla Carbon.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The carbon black industry is driven by demand from the tire, industrial rubber, and specialty applications. Demand is generally correlated with global economic growth and automotive production.
Positioning
Orion Engineered Carbons SA is a key player in the carbon black industry, with a strong position in specialty applications due to its focus on higher margin, differentiated products.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global carbon black market is estimated at $20 billion. Orion Engineered Carbons SA is positioned well with its focus on high-value specialty applications.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong position in specialty carbon black
- Global manufacturing footprint
- Focus on innovation and product development
- Experienced management team
Weaknesses
- Exposure to cyclical industries
- Dependence on raw material prices
- High debt levels
- Vulnerable to economic slowdowns
Opportunities
- Growing demand for specialty carbon black in batteries and other applications
- Expanding into new geographic markets
- Acquiring smaller competitors
- Focusing on environmentally friendly production methods
Threats
- Increased competition from low-cost producers
- Fluctuations in raw material prices
- Environmental regulations
- Economic downturn
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- CAB
- BCEKF
Competitive Landscape
OEC excels in specialty carbon black but faces stiff competition from larger firms in the overall market. OEC emphasizes innovation to differentiate from its rivals.
Major Acquisitions
Industri Carbon Mexico S.A. de C.V.
- Year: 2018
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 120
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded production capacity in Latin America and gained access to new markets.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Growth has been moderate, driven by both organic initiatives and strategic acquisitions.
Future Projections: Analyst estimates suggest moderate revenue growth, particularly in specialty applications.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expanding production capacity and focusing on sustainable production methods.
Summary
Orion Engineered Carbons SA is a key player in the carbon black market, particularly strong in specialty applications. The company has had moderate historical growth and future growth is projected. It focuses on innovation and sustainable practices and is vulnerable to industry cycles and material price fluctuations.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Filings (SEC), Industry Reports, Analyst Estimates, Company Website
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market conditions are subject to change.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
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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