Orion SA Hits 52-Week Low at USD 7.33 Amid Significant Decline

Orion SA, a microcap company in the specialty chemicals industry, has reached a new 52-week low of USD 7.33 as of September 30, 2025. This marks a significant decline, with the stock's performance over the past year showing a decrease of 67.76%. In contrast, the S&P 500 has experienced a positive return of 16.09% during the same period.
The company's market capitalization stands at USD 596 million, and it currently has a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 7.00. However, Orion SA has faced challenges, including a high debt-to-equity ratio of 2.10, indicating substantial leverage. The company has reported negative operating profit growth of -2.22% and has declared disappointing results for the last two consecutive quarters.

Despite a return on equity of 15.95%, the company's operating cash flow has reached a low of USD 118.3 million, and its return on capital employed (ROCE) is at 3.11%. With a 52-week high of USD 19.48, the stock is currently trading at a significant discount compared to its historical valuations, reflecting its ongoing struggles in both short-term and long-term performance metrics.