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Orica Limited (AU:ORI)
ASX:ORI
ORI Stock Chart & Stats
AU$24.75
AU$0.16(0.97%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
AU$24.75
AU$0.16(0.97%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$14.88 - AU$26.47
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.33M
Average Volume (3M)2.28M
Market Cap
AU$12.14B
Enterprise ValueAU$13.79B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$746.70M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$3.00B
Price to Earnings (P/E)77.7
Beta0.69
Next Earnings
May 07, 2026EPS Estimate
0.57Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.28%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.59
Shares Outstanding466,033,600
10 Day Avg. Volume2,486,296
30 Day Avg. Volume2,283,487
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.91
Price to Book (P/B)2.45
Price to Sales (P/S)1.26
P/FCF Ratio19.13
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
AU$27.64Price Target Upside11.66% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue & Gross MarginConsistent revenue expansion alongside a 54.47% gross margin indicates sustained end-market demand and effective direct cost control. Given Orica’s recurring B2B supply contracts to mining and infrastructure, strong gross margins provide durable capacity to fund technology, maintenance and service delivery investments over the next 2–6 months.
Free Cash Flow GenerationFree cash flow growth of 12.03% and a moderate FCF-to-net-income ratio (~0.56) show improving cash generation. Reliable FCF enhances Orica’s ability to finance maintenance capex, product development and shareholder returns while reducing short‑term reliance on external funding—an important durable strength for a capital‑intensive services business.
Integrated B2B Business ModelOrica’s integrated model—manufacturing explosives, providing on‑site blasting services and offering digital/geotechnical solutions—creates recurring revenue, embedded personnel on customer sites and cross‑sell opportunities. These structural attributes support customer stickiness, operational lock‑in and long‑term competitive advantage in mining services.
Bears Say
Low Net Profit MarginA net profit margin near 1.99% despite healthy gross margins implies elevated operating or non‑operating costs are eroding bottom‑line profitability. Persistently thin net margins reduce the company’s buffer against commodity cycles, constrain reinvestment and dividend flexibility, and increase exposure to any revenue setbacks over the medium term.
Declining Return On EquityA declining return on equity signals weaker efficiency in converting shareholders’ capital into profits. Even with an improved debt‑to‑equity ratio, falling ROE can reflect margin pressure or suboptimal capital allocation, lowering long‑term shareholder value creation and limiting strategic reinvestment capacity across the business.
Weak Cash ConversionAn operating cash flow to net income ratio of 0.40 indicates earnings are not translating efficiently into cash. Sustained weak cash conversion constrains internal funding for working capital and capex, may force external financing in downturns, and elevates liquidity and execution risk for a capital‑intensive service provider.
Orica Limited News
ORI FAQ
What was Orica Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
Orica Limited lowest share price was AU$14.88 and its highest was AU$26.47 in the past 12 months.
What is Orica Limited’s market cap?
Orica Limited’s market cap is AU$12.14B.
When is Orica Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
Orica Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is May 07, 2026 which is in 73 days.
How were Orica Limited’s earnings last quarter?
Orica Limited released its earnings results on Nov 12, 2025. The company reported AU$0.591 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of AU$0.57 by AU$0.021.
Is Orica Limited overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Orica Limited’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Orica Limited pay dividends?
Orica Limited pays a Semiannually dividend of AU$0.32 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.28%. See more information on Orica Limited dividends here
What is Orica Limited’s EPS estimate?
Orica Limited’s EPS estimate is 0.57.
How many shares outstanding does Orica Limited have?
Orica Limited has 466,033,600 shares outstanding.
What happened to Orica Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Orica Limited reported an EPS of AU$0.591 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of AU$0.57. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.541%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Orica Limited?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:ORI
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Orica Limited Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
AU$27.64 (11.66% Upside)
AU$27.64 (11.66% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:ORI Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 66%
Sector Average 66%
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $739.4K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
45.85%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
3.61%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-0.90%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Orica Limited
Orica Limited manufactures, distributes, and sells commercial blasting systems, mining and tunnelling support systems, and various chemical products and services in Australia, Peru, the United States, and internationally. The company provides 4D bulk explosives systems, packaged explosives, initiating systems, boosters, and seismic explosive ranges; technical services and solutions; and supplementary services. It also offers automation solutions, including Avatel, a machine equipped with underground development charging system; and secondary breakage and hang up blasting, a tele-remote blasting solution. In addition, the company provides mining chemical products, such as cyanide sparges, emulsifiers, and sodium cyanide, as well as PRO services; digitally enabled benchmarks and insights at various stages of the blasting process; and nitrogen fertilizers, which includes urea ammonium nitrate and ammonia. Further, it offers resources to explore the use of chemical energy in blasting, blasting fundamentals, and properties of explosives and blasting principles; training courses; and geotechnical deformation and convergence monitoring solutions. The company serves surface coal, surface metal, iron ore, quarrying, underground mining and construction, construction, civil infrastructure, oil and gas, and agriculture markets. Orica Limited was founded in 1874 and is headquartered in East Melbourne, Australia.
ORI Company Deck
ORI Earnings Call
Q4 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call highlighted strong financial performance, strategic acquisitions, and significant progress in sustainability and digital solutions. However, it also addressed challenges in manufacturing and safety incidents. Despite these challenges, the overall outlook remains positive with continued growth expected in 2025.View all AU:ORI earnings summariesORI Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
AU$27.64
▲(11.66% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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