OrionOEC -2.90%61 Days Inventory is 63.38 as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 58.54. 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 1,539 Chemicals companies, Orion ranks better than 59.39% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Orion's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $264 Mil. Orion's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $380 Mil.
Hence, Orion's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 63.38.
The historical rank and industry rank for Orion's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
OEC'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 53.67 Med: 58.54 Max: 72.75
Current: 70.09
During the past 13 years, Orion's highest Days Inventory was 72.75. The lowest was 53.67. And the median was 58.54.
OEC's Days Inventory is ranked better than 59.39% of 1539
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 80.63
vs OEC: 70.09
Orion's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (70.60) to Mar. 2026 (63.38).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Orion's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.44.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Orion's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.57.
Orion (NYSE:OEC) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Orion's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Orion's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
Orion Days Inventory Related Terms
Orion Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Orion's Days Inventory 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: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Orion's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Orion's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Orion's Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory of 63.38 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Orion and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 58.54. Over the past decade, Orion's Days Inventory has ranged from 53.67 to 72.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Orion ranks #625 out of 1539 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 40.6%.
Is Orion's Days Inventory too high?
Orion's current Days Inventory of 63.38 is near median its 10-year median of 58.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 53.67 to a high of 72.75. The Chemicals industry median Days Inventory is 80.63. Orion's value of 63.38 is 21.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Orion ranks #625 out of 1539 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 Days Inventory compare to ALTO and MATV?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Orion ranks #625 out of 1539 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Orion in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.63. Orion's value of 63.38 is 21.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Orion's own Days Inventory has ranged from 53.67 to 72.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 58.54 vs. the industry median of 80.63, Orion has consistently been below 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 Days Inventory for a Chemicals company?
The median Days Inventory among Chemicals companies is 80.63, based on 1,539 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Orion's current Days Inventory of 63.38 is 21.4% below 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Orion and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Orion's current Days Inventory is 63.38, which is near median its own 10-year median of 58.54. 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 $5.36 — trading 67.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 63.38, which is near median its 10-year median of 58.54 and 21.4% below the Chemicals industry median of 80.63. 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 Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Orion (OEC), the current Days Inventory is 63.38 as of Mar. 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 $5.36 is trading 67.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $16.39.
GuruFocus considers Orion to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for OEC:
Days Inventory: 63.38 (near median its 10-year median of 58.54)
GF Value™: $16.39 vs. price of $5.36 (67.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 21.4% below the Chemicals median (#625 of 1539)
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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