OEC
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Orion S.A. (OEC) closed at $4.92 as of 2026-03-20, trading 70.8% below its 200-week moving average of $16.84. This places OEC in the extreme value zone. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from -71.9% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 47, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.7x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.83 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 560 weeks of data, OEC has crossed below its 200-week moving average 9 times. On average, these episodes lasted 32 weeks. The average one-year return after crossing below was -14.6%, suggesting these dips have not historically been reliable buying opportunities for this stock.
With a market cap of $277 million, OEC is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 23.9%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at -16.3%. The stock trades at 0.7x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 7.3% over the past three years. This stock also meets the Yartseva multibagger criteria as a small-cap with strong free cash flow yield and reasonable book value.
Over the past 10.8 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in OEC would have grown to $32, compared to $379 for the S&P 500. OEC has returned -9.9% annualized vs 13.1% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: OEC vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After OEC Crosses Below the Line?
Across 9 historical episodes, buying OEC when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of -17.7% after 12 months (median -24.0%), compared to +5.0% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 33% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +26.8% vs +31.2% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment OEC crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
OEC has crossed below its 200-week MA 9 times with an average 1-year return of +-14.6% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2015 | May 2016 | 40 | 35.0% | +10.5% | -65.1% |
| Mar 2019 | Apr 2019 | 3 | 7.4% | -58.1% | -71.8% |
| May 2019 | Jun 2019 | 7 | 13.8% | -55.0% | -73.7% |
| Jul 2019 | Mar 2021 | 86 | 68.8% | -40.4% | -72.3% |
| Apr 2021 | Apr 2021 | 3 | 3.3% | -22.9% | -73.4% |
| Jun 2021 | Nov 2021 | 21 | 13.2% | -2.4% | -74.1% |
| Nov 2021 | May 2022 | 26 | 20.6% | +0.2% | -72.5% |
| Jun 2022 | Oct 2022 | 20 | 20.6% | +51.5% | -66.8% |
| Jul 2024 | Ongoing | 86+ | 73.8% | Ongoing | -72.2% |
| Average | 32 | — | +-14.6% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is OEC below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-03-20, Orion S.A. (OEC) is trading 70.8% below its 200-week moving average of $16.84. The current price is $4.92.
What is OEC's 200-week moving average price?
Orion S.A.'s 200-week moving average is $16.84 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when OEC drops below its 200-week moving average?
OEC has crossed below its 200-week moving average 9 times in our data. The average one-year return after these crossings was -14.6%, meaning the dips were not reliable buying signals for this particular stock. These episodes lasted 32 weeks on average.
Is OEC a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about OEC as of 2026-03-20: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 47. Free cash flow yield is 23.9%. Return on equity is -16.3%. Price-to-book is 0.7x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does OEC compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 10.8 years, $100 invested in OEC would have grown to $32, compared to $379 for the S&P 500. That's -9.9% annualized vs 13.1% for the index. OEC has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does OEC pay a dividend?
Yes. Orion S.A. currently pays a dividend yield of 168.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20