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OrionOEC -0.15%61 EV-to-EBIT is 174.52 as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 1410% above its 10-year median of 11.56. GuruFocus rates OEC with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.37 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,241 Chemicals companies, Orion ranks worse than 97.18% on this metric.
EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Orion's Enterprise Value is $1,344 Mil.
Orion's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $8 Mil. Therefore, Orion's EV-to-EBIT for today is 174.52.
The historical rank and industry rank for Orion's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:
OEC'
s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.96 Med: 11.56 Max: 185.57
Current: 174.52
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Orion was 185.57. The lowest was 6.96. And the median was 11.56.
OEC's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than 97.18% of 1241
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 17.07
vs OEC: 174.52
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Orion's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,330 Mil.
Orion's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $8 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Orion EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Orion's EV-to-EBIT 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.
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Orion's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Orion's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Orion's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Orion's current Enterprise Value is $1,344 Mil.
Orion's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $8 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT of 174.52 as of Aug. 02, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Orion and its competitors. This is 1410% above median its historical median of 11.56. Over the past decade, Orion's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 6.96 to 185.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Orion ranks #1206 out of 1241 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 97.2%.
Is Orion's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Orion's current EV-to-EBIT of 174.52 is 1410% above median its 10-year median of 11.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.96 to a high of 185.57. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.07. Orion's value of 174.52 is 922.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Orion ranks #1206 out of 1241 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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 EV-to-EBIT compare to GEVO and ALTO?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Orion ranks #1206 out of 1241 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Orion in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.07. Orion's value of 174.52 is 922.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Orion's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 6.96 to 185.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.56 vs. the industry median of 17.07, 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Chemicals company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Chemicals companies is 17.07, based on 1,241 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Orion's current EV-to-EBIT of 174.52 is 922.4% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Orion and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 17.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Orion's current EV-to-EBIT is 174.52, which is 1410% above median its own 10-year median of 11.56. 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 $16.37, compared to a current price of $6.75 — trading 58.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 174.52, which is 1410% above median its 10-year median of 11.56 and 922.4% above the Chemicals industry median of 17.07. 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 EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Orion (OEC), the current EV-to-EBIT is 174.52 as of Aug. 02, 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 $6.75 is trading 58.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $16.37.
GuruFocus considers Orion to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for OEC:
EV-to-EBIT: 174.52 (1410% above median its 10-year median of 11.56)
GF Value™: $16.37 vs. price of $6.75 (58.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 922.4% above the Chemicals median (#1206 of 1241)
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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