Orica Limited (AU:ORI)
ASX:ORI
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ORI Stock Chart & Stats
AU$20.43
AU$0.16(0.97%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
AU$20.43
AU$0.16(0.97%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$18.08 - AU$26.47
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.33M
Average Volume (3M)2.28M
Market Cap
AU$10.43B
Enterprise ValueAU$13.02B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$768.70M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$3.24B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.84
Next Earnings
Nov 12, 2026EPS Estimate
0.63Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.28%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.52
Shares Outstanding463,360,230
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$27.01Price Target Upside32.23% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering10
EPS Forecast (FY)1.23
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$8.12B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Recurring Consumables & ServicesOrica’s core business sells consumable explosives, initiating systems and processing chemicals alongside on-site services and digital tools. This mix creates recurring revenue streams and high customer dependency that support predictable demand and long-term contract rollovers tied to mine production levels.
Improved Gross MarginA materially higher gross margin (54.47%) signals effective cost management and pricing control in manufacturing and services. Sustained gross margin expansion provides a durable earnings buffer against input cost swings and underpins reinvestment capacity in technology and service capabilities.
Stronger Cash Generation & LeverageDouble-digit FCF growth and an improved debt-to-equity ratio enhance financial flexibility. Better cash generation and lower leverage support capital allocation for capex, digital rollout and debt servicing, reducing refinancing risk and enabling stable support for operational growth initiatives.
Bears Say
Very Low Net Profit MarginDespite solid top-line and gross margin performance, a sub-2% net margin limits retained earnings and resilience. Low net profitability reduces capacity to self-fund strategic investments and makes returns highly sensitive to SG&A, interest or one-off costs over the medium term.
Weak Cash ConversionAn operating cash flow to net income ratio of 0.40 indicates earnings convert poorly to cash, raising concerns about earnings quality and working capital demands. Persistent weak conversion can constrain dividends, debt reduction or reinvestment despite reported FCF growth.
Declining Return On EquityA falling ROE signals the company is generating lower returns from shareholders’ capital, reflecting pressure on profitability or asset efficiency. Persistently weaker ROE can weigh on capital allocation choices and investor confidence in long-term value creation.
Orica Limited News
ORI FAQ
What was Orica Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
Orica Limited lowest share price was AU$18.08 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$10.43B.
When is Orica Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
Orica Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 12, 2026 which is in 175 days.
How were Orica Limited’s earnings last quarter?
Orica Limited released its earnings results on May 06, 2026. The company reported -AU$0.1 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of AU$0.574 by -AU$0.674.
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 0.63.
How many shares outstanding does Orica Limited have?
Orica Limited has 463,360,230 shares outstanding.
What happened to Orica Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Orica Limited reported an EPS of -AU$0.1 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of AU$0.574. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 7.553%.
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?
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
AU$27.01 (32.23% Upside)
AU$27.01 (32.23% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:ORI Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth AU$646.8K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
45.85%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
3.73%
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
Q2 2026
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$27.01
▲(32.23% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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