Orion SA Hits New 52-Week Low at USD 7.93 Amidst Declining Performance

Orion SA, a microcap company in the specialty chemicals industry, has reached a new 52-week low of USD 7.93 on September 24, 2025. This decline marks a significant drop of 66.1% over the past year, contrasting sharply with the S&P 500's performance, which has seen a gain of 16.41% during the same period.
The company's financial metrics reveal a challenging landscape. Orion SA has a market capitalization of USD 596 million and a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 7.00. However, it faces 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 stands at a low USD 118.3 million, and its return on capital employed (ROCE) is at 3.11%. With a price-to-book ratio of 1.28, Orion SA is currently trading at a discount compared to its peers. The stock's performance has been below par both in the near term and long term, reflecting ongoing challenges in its operational performance.