Orion (FRA:0OE) Total Operating Expense: €224 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:0OE Orion SA FRA:0OE
63 GF Score
Price €5.50
GF Value €13.15
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What is Orion Total Operating Expense?

Orion FRA:0OE +5.77% 63 Total Operating Expense is €224 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:0OE with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of €13.15. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Orion's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €59 Mil. Orion's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €224 Mil.

Orion Total Operating Expense Related Terms

Orion Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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Orion Total Operating Expense Chart

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Orion Total Operating Expense Calculation

Total Operating Expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations that are incurred in order to generate sales.


Total Operating Expense 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 €224 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.

What does a Total Operating Expense of €224 Mil mean?
Orion (FRA:0OE) has a Total Operating Expense of €224 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Orion and its competitors.
Is Orion's Total Operating Expense too high?
Orion's current Total Operating Expense is €224 Mil. Overall, Orion has a GF Score™ of 63/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Orion's Total Operating Expense compare to ALTO and MATV?
Orion's Total Operating Expense of €224 Mil can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Total Operating Expense for a Chemicals company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Total Operating Expense should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Total Operating Expense mean?
A high Total Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Orion and its competitors. Orion's current Total Operating Expense is €224 Mil. 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?
Orion (FRA:0OE) has a current Total Operating Expense of €224 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is €13.15, compared to a current price of €5.50 — trading 58.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is €224 Mil. Orion's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Operating Expense calculated?
Total Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Orion (FRA:0OE), the current Total Operating Expense is €224 Mil 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 (FRA:0OE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orion stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €5.50 is trading 58.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €13.15.

Key valuation signals for FRA:0OE:

  • Total Operating Expense: €224 Mil
  • GF Value™: €13.15 vs. price of €5.50 (58.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:0OE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Orion Business Description

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Address 1700 City Plaza Drive, Suite 300, Spring, TX, USA, 77389
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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