OrionOEC -3.26%61 Buyback Yield % is 1.86 as of Jul. 09, 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 2.17. GuruFocus rates OEC with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.39 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 348 Chemicals companies, Orion ranks better than 81.61% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for Orion's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
OEC vs ALTO, MATV, GEVO: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Orion's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Orion Buyback Yield % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Orion's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Orion's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Orion (OEC) has a Buyback Yield % of 1.86 as of Jul. 09, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Orion and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 2.17. Over the past decade, Orion's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.02 to 8.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Orion ranks #64 out of 348 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 18.4%.
Is Orion's Buyback Yield % too high?
Orion's current Buyback Yield % of 1.86 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 2.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 8.36. The Chemicals industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.02. Orion's value of 1.86 is 12300% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Orion ranks #64 out of 348 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Orion has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Orion's Buyback Yield % compare to ALTO and MATV?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Orion ranks #64 out of 348 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Orion in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.02. Orion's value of 1.86 is 12300% above this benchmark. Historically, Orion's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.02 to 8.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.17 vs. the industry median of 0.02, Orion has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Chemicals company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Chemicals companies is 0.02, based on 348 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Orion's current Buyback Yield % of 1.86 is 12300% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Orion and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Orion's current Buyback Yield % is 1.86, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 2.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Orion stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orion (OEC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.39, compared to a current price of $5.34 — trading 67.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 1.86, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 2.17 and 12300% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.02. Orion's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Orion (OEC), the current Buyback Yield % is 1.86 as of Jul. 09, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Orion (OEC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orion stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $5.34 is trading 67.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $16.39.
GuruFocus considers Orion to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for OEC:
Buyback Yield %: 1.86 (14% below median its 10-year median of 2.17)
GF Value™: $16.39 vs. price of $5.34 (67.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 12300% above the Chemicals median (#64 of 348)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OEC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Orion SA is a manufacturer of carbon black products. Carbon black is a powdered form of carbon used to create the desired physical, electrical, and optical qualities of various materials. The company's operating segments are Specialty Carbon Black and Rubber Carbon Black. It generates maximum revenue from the Rubber Carbon Black segment. The Rubber Carbon Black segment is used in the reinforcement of rubber in tires and mechanical rubber goods. The Specialty Carbon Black segment is used as pigments and performance additives in coatings, polymers, printing, and special applications. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Germany.
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