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Element Solutions vs Orion S.A.: ESI and OEC compared
Element Solutions is the larger company: $995M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $473M for Orion S.A. (Q3 2026). Element Solutions is growing faster (+52% against +5% a year earlier). Element Solutions is more profitable, with an operating margin of 11.4% against 4.8%.
Where the money goes: ESI and OEC
Element Solutions (ESI) · Q3 2026
Element Solutions, Q3 2026: revenue $995M (+52% year over year), operating margin 11.4%, net earnings $65.7M, operating cash flow $159M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Orion S.A. (OEC) · Q3 2026
Orion S.A., Q3 2026: revenue $473M (+5% year over year), operating margin 4.8%, net loss $3.1M, operating cash flow $57.8M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Element Solutions (ESI) | Orion S.A. (OEC) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $995M | $473M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +52% | +5% |
| Gross margin | 34.4% | — |
| Operating margin | 11.4% | 4.8% |
| Net earnings | $65.7M | −$3.1M |
| Net margin | 6.6% | -0.7% |
| Operating cash flow | $159M | $57.8M |
| Free cash flow | $134M | $46.0M |
| Market value | $7.6B | $223M |
| P/E | 36.9× | — |
| Analysts’ mean target | $47.33 | $6.31 |
Where the revenue comes from
Element Solutions
- Electronics: $780M (78%)
- Specialties: $216M (22%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Element Solutions or Orion S.A.?
Element Solutions is the larger company: $995M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $473M for Orion S.A. (Q3 2026).
Is Element Solutions or Orion S.A. growing faster?
Element Solutions is growing faster (+52% against +5% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Element Solutions or Orion S.A.?
Element Solutions is more profitable, with an operating margin of 11.4% against 4.8%.
More: Element Solutions earnings · how Element Solutions makes money · Orion S.A. earnings · how Orion S.A. makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Oct 22, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 4, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.