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Orion Energy Systems (OESX)


Market Price (12/27/2025): $15.88 | Market Cap: $55.6 Mil
Sector: Industrials | Industry: Electrical Components & Equipment

Orion Energy Systems (OESX)


Market Price (12/27/2025): $15.88
Market Cap: $55.6 Mil
Sector: Industrials
Industry: Electrical Components & Equipment

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.


0 Attractive yield
FCF Yield is 7.2%
Weak multi-year price returns
3Y Excs Rtn is -109%
Not profitable at operating income level
Op Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -5.1 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -6.4%
1 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Sustainable & Green Buildings, Smart Buildings & Proptech, and Sustainable Resource Management. Themes include Energy Efficient Building Materials, Show more.
  Stock price has recently run up significantly
6M Rtn6 month market price return is 153%, 12M Rtn12 month market price return is 100%
2   Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -13%, Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -2.5%
3   Valuation getting more expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 2648%
4   Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -15%
5   High stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 951%
6   Key risks
OESX key risks include [1] significant financial instability and liquidity constraints, Show more.
0 Attractive yield
FCF Yield is 7.2%
1 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Sustainable & Green Buildings, Smart Buildings & Proptech, and Sustainable Resource Management. Themes include Energy Efficient Building Materials, Show more.
2 Weak multi-year price returns
3Y Excs Rtn is -109%
3 Not profitable at operating income level
Op Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -5.1 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -6.4%
4 Stock price has recently run up significantly
6M Rtn6 month market price return is 153%, 12M Rtn12 month market price return is 100%
5 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -13%, Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -2.5%
6 Valuation getting more expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 2648%
7 Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -15%
8 High stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 951%
9 Key risks
OESX key risks include [1] significant financial instability and liquidity constraints, Show more.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

OESX Stock


Why The Stock Moved


Qualitative Assessment

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Here are key points that could explain significant movement in Orion Energy Systems (OESX) stock during the approximate period from August 31, 2025, to December 27, 2025:

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<b>1. Positive Fiscal Q2 2026 Earnings Report:</b> Orion Energy Systems reported its Q2 FY2026 results on November 5, 2025, for the quarter ending September 30, 2025, highlighting improved gross margin and profitability, with a narrowed net loss and the fourth consecutive quarter of positive adjusted EBITDA. Management also provided a forecast for 5% revenue growth in fiscal 2026.

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<b>2. Significant New Contract Wins:</b> The company announced securing up to $11 million in electrical infrastructure, LED lighting, and EV charging projects for a long-time government agency customer, with completion expected over several fiscal quarters (announced September 16, 2025). Additionally, in October 2025, Orion announced $4.7 million in LED lighting engagements for two major enterprise customers, one of which signifies the beginning of a multi-year initiative.

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<b>3. Renewal of a Major Maintenance Contract:</b> Orion secured a three-year renewal of an LED lighting preventative maintenance contract with a Fortune 100 retail customer, valued at an estimated $42 million to $45 million. This renewed contract, taking effect in March 2026, provides revenue stability and indicates strong ongoing customer relationships.

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<b>4. Favorable Analyst Ratings and Price Targets:</b> Throughout late 2025, analysts issued "Buy" and "Hold" ratings for OESX, with average twelve-month price targets ranging between approximately $17.50 and $20.00. These targets suggested potential upside from the stock's prevailing price.

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<b>5. Strategic Partnerships and Investor Engagement:</b> In December 2024, Orion announced a new relationship with an energy management service provider, expected to generate $2 million to $5 million in annual revenue, with initial revenue anticipated in fiscal Q4 2025. Furthermore, the company participated in several investor conferences in late 2025, including the Singular Research's 19th Annual Best of the Uncovereds Conference (December 11, 2025) and the Craig-Hallum Alpha Select Conference (November 18, 2025), which can increase market visibility and investor confidence.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 81.7% change in OESX stock from 9/26/2025 to 12/26/2025 was primarily driven by a 89.5% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
926202512262025Change
Stock Price ($)8.7015.8181.72%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)79.3979.950.70%
P/S Multiple0.370.6989.52%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)3.333.50-5.02%
Cumulative Contribution81.27%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

9/26/2025 to 12/26/2025
ReturnCorrelation
OESX81.7% 
Market (SPY)4.3%8.7%
Sector (XLI)3.0%6.2%

Fundamental Drivers

The 153.0% change in OESX stock from 6/27/2025 to 12/26/2025 was primarily driven by a 167.8% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
627202512262025Change
Stock Price ($)6.2515.81152.96%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)79.7279.950.28%
P/S Multiple0.260.69167.79%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)3.303.50-6.16%
Cumulative Contribution152.00%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

6/27/2025 to 12/26/2025
ReturnCorrelation
OESX153.0% 
Market (SPY)12.6%19.7%
Sector (XLI)7.5%18.5%

Fundamental Drivers

The 100.1% change in OESX stock from 12/26/2024 to 12/26/2025 was primarily driven by a 144.4% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
1226202412262025Change
Stock Price ($)7.9015.81100.05%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)91.6579.95-12.77%
P/S Multiple0.280.69144.44%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)3.283.50-6.59%
Cumulative Contribution99.18%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

12/26/2024 to 12/26/2025
ReturnCorrelation
OESX100.1% 
Market (SPY)15.8%8.1%
Sector (XLI)18.3%8.7%

Fundamental Drivers

The -18.1% change in OESX stock from 12/27/2022 to 12/26/2025 was primarily driven by a -11.7% change in the company's Shares Outstanding (Mil).
1227202212262025Change
Stock Price ($)19.3015.81-18.08%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)88.2479.95-9.40%
P/S Multiple0.690.690.97%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)3.133.50-11.68%
Cumulative Contribution-19.20%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

12/27/2023 to 12/26/2025
ReturnCorrelation
OESX79.1% 
Market (SPY)48.0%7.0%
Sector (XLI)41.3%7.1%

Return vs. Risk


Price Returns Compared

 202020212022202320242025Total [1]
Returns
OESX Return195%-63%-50%-52%-8%100%-52%
Peers Return16%38%-12%21%26%16%150%
S&P 500 Return16%27%-19%24%23%18%114%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
OESX Win Rate50%17%25%17%33%58% 
Peers Win Rate52%65%42%68%57%52% 
S&P 500 Win Rate58%75%42%67%75%73% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
OESX Max Drawdown-16%-67%-60%-54%-11%-93% 
Peers Max Drawdown-34%-5%-26%-7%-9%-23% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-31%-1%-25%-1%-2%-15% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: HPQ, HPE, IBM, CSCO, AAPL.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/26/2025 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventOESXS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-92.9%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven1308.1%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven698 days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-55.0%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven122.1%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven166 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-76.2%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven320.0%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven165 days120 days
2008 Global Financial Crisis2008 Global Financial Crisis  
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Loss% Loss-86.7%-56.8%
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven651.2%131.3%
2008 Global Financial CrisisTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days1,480 days

Compare to HPQ, HPE, IBM, CSCO, AAPL

In The Past

Orion Energy Systems's stock fell -92.9% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 2/9/2021. A -92.9% loss requires a 1308.1% gain to breakeven.

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About Orion Energy Systems (OESX)

Orion Energy Systems, Inc. researches, designs, develops, manufactures, markets, sells, installs, and implements energy management systems for commercial office and retail, exterior area lighting, and industrial applications in North America. The company operates in three segments: Orion Engineered Systems, Orion Distribution Services, and Orion U.S. Markets. It offers interior light emitting diode (LED) high bay fixtures; smart building control systems, which provide lighting control options and data intelligence capabilities for building managers; and LED troffer door retrofit for use in office or retail grid ceilings. The company also offers various other LED and HIF fixtures for lighting and energy management needs comprising fixtures for agribusinesses, parking lots, roadways, retail, mezzanine, outdoor applications, and private label resale. In addition, it provides lighting-related energy management services, such as site assessment, site field verification, utility incentive and government subsidy management, engineering design, project management, installation, facility design commissioning, and recycling; and sells and distributes replacement lamps and fixture components into the after-market. The company serves customers directly; and through independent sales agencies and distributors, and electrical contractors and energy service companies. Orion Energy Systems, Inc. was incorporated in 1996 and is headquartered in Manitowoc, Wisconsin.

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Analogy 1: Like Signify (Philips Lighting), but specializing in comprehensive energy-efficient LED lighting and intelligent control systems for commercial and industrial facilities.

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  • LED Lighting Solutions: Orion designs and manufactures high-performance, energy-efficient LED lighting fixtures primarily for commercial and industrial applications.
  • Lighting Controls Systems: The company provides integrated hardware and software solutions designed to optimize lighting usage and energy efficiency within facilities.
  • Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Solutions: Orion offers commercial and industrial electric vehicle charging stations and associated infrastructure services.
  • Maintenance and Installation Services: The company provides comprehensive project management, installation, and ongoing support services for its lighting and EV charging systems.

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Major Customers of Orion Energy Systems (OESX)

Orion Energy Systems (OESX) primarily sells its LED lighting and energy management solutions to other companies, operating on a Business-to-Business (B2B) model.

Based on its public filings, Orion Energy Systems does not disclose specific major customer companies by name. This typically indicates that no single customer accounts for a material portion (e.g., 10% or more) of their net sales, leading to a diversified customer base.

Instead, Orion Energy Systems describes its customer base by categories of companies it serves, either directly or through channel partners. These major customer categories and channels include:

  • National Account Customers: These are large, multi-location businesses across various industries, such as major retailers, automotive dealership groups, and logistics/warehousing companies, that purchase lighting and energy management solutions for their extensive network of facilities.
  • Industrial and Commercial Businesses (Direct Customers): This category encompasses a wide range of companies that directly procure solutions from Orion for their manufacturing plants, warehouses, office buildings, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, and other commercial spaces.
  • Distributors: Companies that purchase Orion's products in bulk to resell them to their own customer base, which typically includes various commercial and industrial end-users, contractors, and installers.
  • Energy Service Companies (ESCOs): These firms specialize in designing and implementing comprehensive energy efficiency projects for their clients. ESCOs often integrate Orion's advanced LED lighting and control systems as a core component of larger energy-saving initiatives for their own corporate and institutional clients.

As no specific customer companies are named by Orion Energy Systems in their public disclosures, company symbols for specific customers cannot be provided.

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Sally Washlow, Chief Executive Officer

Sally Washlow was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Orion Energy Systems in April 2025, having joined Orion's Board of Directors in 2022. Prior to her role at Orion, Ms. Washlow served as President of Nasdaq-listed Cobra Electronics. She then became CEO of Cedar Electronics following its transition to private equity ownership, successfully leading the integration of the Cobra and Escort brands and growing revenue to over $200 million. Her earlier career includes leadership positions at Motorola and LG Electronics. She has also served as a Practice Leader at LHH's International Center for Executive Options and currently sits on the boards of Data IO and Northbrook Bank & Trust.

J. Per Brodin, Chief Financial Officer

J. Per Brodin joined Orion Energy Systems as Executive Vice President in October 2020 and was named Chief Financial Officer in November 2020. He brings over 30 years of experience as a finance executive, including more than a decade as CFO for publicly registered companies. His experience includes serving as Interim CFO for Fleet Farm, a KKR-owned retailer, and as CFO for Shopko Stores and ATI Physical Therapy. From 2008 to 2016, he held the CFO position at Claire's Stores and previously at Centene Corporation. Mr. Brodin began his career at Arthur Andersen.

Scott A. Green, President and Chief Operating Officer

Scott A. Green was promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer of Orion in April 2025. He initially joined Orion in 2013 through the acquisition of Harris Lighting, where he held various leadership positions. Mr. Green previously served as Orion's Chief Operating Officer from 2017 to 2021. Before joining Orion, he was Executive Vice President of Harris Manufacturing and Harris LED, and CEO of Harris Manufacturing from 1997 to 2013. His entrepreneurial background also includes serving as CEO of Green Enterprises, Inc., a company involved in real estate brokerage and development from 1983 to 2002, and as CEO of Restaurants of Southeastern Michigan, Inc. from 1989 to 1993.

Anthony L. Otten, Chairman

Anthony L. Otten has served as the Chairman of Orion Energy Systems since August 2022. Prior to this, he was a Director of the company. His career includes serving as Chief Executive Officer at Versar, Inc. from February 2010 to November 2017. Mr. Otten also held positions as Managing Member of Stillwater, LLC, and worked at Cabot Corporation and Marriott Corporation.

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The key risks to Orion Energy Systems (OESX) primarily revolve around its financial health, execution of strategic projects, and NASDAQ listing compliance.

1. Financial Health and Liquidity Constraints: Orion Energy Systems faces significant financial challenges, including ongoing losses and liquidity constraints. The company's net cash of $5.7 million must cover these losses until it achieves positive EBITDA. Profitability metrics show a net margin of -11.7% and an operating margin of -10.3%, indicating operational inefficiencies. This financial instability has led to skepticism about near-term profitability, particularly given a net loss of $11.8 million in FY2025. The reliance on debt financing, highlighted by a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.79, could also pose further risks if revenue declines continue.

2. Execution Risks and Revenue Volatility in Key Segments: The company faces substantial execution risks and revenue volatility, particularly in its Electric Vehicle (EV) charging and LED lighting segments. Approximately 40% of its FY2026 EV revenue is dependent on Eversource projects, which are subject to permitting delays. In the LED segment, Q2 2025 revenue could decline by 19.8% sequentially without new contract wins, and the market itself appears mature, with the company's lighting revenue already decreasing by two percent year-over-year in Q2. Delays in converting the EV pipeline into contracts and a potential plateau in demand for large LED retrofit projects could hinder revenue growth and diversification.

3. NASDAQ Compliance and Potential Delisting: Orion Energy Systems faces a near-term risk of delisting from NASDAQ if its stock price remains below $1 until September 2025. This compliance issue could severely impact the company's access to capital and investor confidence.

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Orion Energy Systems (OESX) faces an emerging threat from the increasing prevalence of integrated smart building solutions and Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) models offered by large, established conglomerates such as Siemens, Schneider Electric, Honeywell, and Johnson Controls. These companies are increasingly providing comprehensive, bundled solutions that encompass LED lighting, advanced controls, HVAC, building management systems, solar, and EV charging infrastructure under a single platform, often financed through a service-based agreement. This model threatens Orion's traditional project-based sales of individual components and systems because commercial and industrial clients are gravitating towards single-vendor, holistic solutions that offer seamless integration, deeper data analytics, and performance guarantees. This shift in market preference and delivery model could marginalize providers like Orion who specialize in specific components or less integrated deployments, much like how Netflix's bundled streaming service disrupted Blockbuster's segmented physical rental model.

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Orion Energy Systems (OESX) operates primarily in the markets for energy-efficient LED lighting systems, wireless Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled control solutions, and electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, predominantly in North America.

Addressable Markets:

  • LED Lighting Systems (Commercial and Industrial)
    • The global industrial and commercial LED lighting market was valued at approximately USD 54.3 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 138.7 billion by 2033.
    • The North America industrial and commercial LED lighting market was valued at USD 14.7 billion in 2024.
    • The U.S. industrial and commercial LED lighting market specifically accounted for USD 11.4 billion in 2024.
    • The overall U.S. LED market size was valued at USD 13.3 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 31.97 billion by 2032.
  • Lighting Controls and IoT Solutions
    • The global lighting control system market was valued at USD 37.07 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to USD 124.45 billion by 2032. Another source states the global market size at USD 12.8 billion in 2024, projected to reach USD 31.2 billion by 2034.
    • North America holds a significant share of the global lighting control system market, accounting for approximately 38.2% in 2024.
    • The North America commercial lighting control market size is estimated at USD 8 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 13 billion by 2029.
    • The U.S. market size for lighting controls is anticipated to reach USD 10.22 billion in 2025.
  • Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations
    • The U.S. Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure market was valued at USD 5.48 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 56.73 billion by 2034.
    • Another estimate for the U.S. electric vehicle charging infrastructure market size valued it at USD 5.09 billion in 2024, projected to grow to USD 24.07 billion by 2030.
    • The United States Electric Vehicle Charging Systems and Equipment Market size is estimated at USD 4.95 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 16.79 billion by 2030.

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Orion Energy Systems (OESX) is expected to drive future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years through several key initiatives and market trends:

  1. Growth in Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Solutions: The EV charging segment has demonstrated significant growth, with record Q4 fiscal 2024 revenue of approximately $5 million, a 42% increase year-over-year, and full-year fiscal 2024 revenue exceeding $12 million, up 96% year-over-year. In Q1 fiscal 2025, EV charging revenue rose over 200% to $3.8 million, including $11 million in Eversource Make Ready contracts and a pipeline exceeding $45 million. Q2 fiscal 2025 saw a 40% revenue growth in this segment, driven by construction contracts for Eversource Energy customers and additional work for Boston public schools. The company anticipates flat to slightly lower EV charging revenues for fiscal 2026, but the segment's strong gross margin of 45.8% in Q2 fiscal 2026, bolstered by federal support for EV charging, positions it for future expansion.
  2. Large-Scale National LED Lighting Projects: Orion continues to secure and execute significant LED lighting retrofit projects. In fiscal 2024, the company successfully completed a large Department of Defense base project in Germany. For fiscal 2025, the company anticipated large national LED lighting projects across various sectors including automotive, retail, technology, logistics and distribution, banking, and the public sector. Orion also secured new LED lighting engagements with a five-year revenue potential of $100 million to $200 million and a five-year, $25 million contract to supply LED lighting fixtures for a major national retailer's new store construction projects. Recent wins include $11 million in government lighting projects and up to $7 million in LED lighting projects for major automotive facilities.
  3. Expansion in LED Lighting Distribution Channels and Product Offerings: Orion expects growth in its ESCO (Energy Service Company) and agent channels, driven by an expanded focus on new, high-quality, energy-efficient, value-priced LED products. State-led bans on fluorescent lighting are also expected to accelerate the conversion to more energy-efficient LED lighting technologies, which Orion is well-positioned to capitalize on.
  4. Rebounding Maintenance Services: After a decline in Q1 fiscal 2025 due to non-renewed legacy contracts, the maintenance services segment has shown a strong rebound, with revenue growing in Q2 fiscal 2025 and achieving better-than-expected revenue and solid gross margin profitability. In Q2 fiscal 2026, the maintenance segment saw an 18% increase in revenue, reaching $4.5 million, with gross margins improving significantly to 23.7% from 15.3% in Q2 fiscal 2025. This indicates expanding service offerings and customer base, contributing to recurring revenue.

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Share Issuance

  • A 1-for-10 reverse stock split was executed on August 22, 2025, to increase the common stock's bid price and regain compliance with Nasdaq's minimum bid price requirement.
  • This reverse stock split reduced the number of issued and outstanding shares from approximately 35.2 million to 3.5 million.
  • The total number of authorized shares was also proportionally reduced from 200 million to 20 million.

Outbound Investments

  • Orion Energy Systems acquired Voltrek, an electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions firm, in October 2022.
  • The acquisition of Voltrek was strategic to bolster Orion's position in the EV charging market, offering end-to-end solutions.
  • The company has recognized Voltrek earnout expenses, including $0.3 million in Q1 2025, $0.6 million in Q2 2025, $0.5 million in Q3 2025, and $0.5 million in Q4 2025, with arbitration ongoing for the final amount.

Capital Expenditures

  • Capital expenditures are considered part of the company's working capital management.
  • The company's business primarily involves light-emitting diode (LED) lighting systems, wireless Internet of Things-enabled control solutions, project engineering, energy project management design, maintenance services, and turnkey electric vehicle charging stations and related installation services.

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Peer Comparisons for Orion Energy Systems

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Financials

OESXHPQHPEIBMCSCOAAPLMedian
NameOrion En.HP Hewlett .Internat.Cisco Sy.Apple  
Mkt Price15.8123.2624.49305.0978.16273.4051.32
Mkt Cap0.121.932.6284.9309.24,074.4158.8
Rev LTM8055,29534,29665,40257,696408,62556,496
Op Inc LTM-53,6241,64411,54412,991130,2147,584
FCF LTM42,80062711,85412,73396,1847,327
FCF 3Y Avg-22,9781,40011,75313,879100,5037,366
CFO LTM43,6972,91913,48313,744108,5658,590
CFO 3Y Avg-13,6723,89613,49814,736111,5598,697

Growth & Margins

OESXHPQHPEIBMCSCOAAPLMedian
NameOrion En.HP Hewlett .Internat.Cisco Sy.Apple  
Rev Chg LTM-12.8%3.2%13.8%4.5%8.9%6.0%5.2%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg-2.5%-3.9%6.5%2.6%3.7%1.8%2.2%
Rev Chg Q2.9%4.2%14.4%9.1%7.5%9.6%8.3%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM0.7%1.1%3.7%2.1%1.8%2.1%2.0%
Op Mgn LTM-6.4%6.6%4.8%17.7%22.5%31.9%12.1%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg-12.6%7.4%7.2%16.4%24.2%30.8%11.9%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM3.9%-0.2%-1.4%0.6%0.4%0.1%0.2%
CFO/Rev LTM5.5%6.7%8.5%20.6%23.8%26.6%14.6%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg-1.5%6.8%12.7%21.4%26.1%28.4%17.1%
FCF/Rev LTM5.0%5.1%1.8%18.1%22.1%23.5%11.6%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg-2.1%5.5%4.6%18.6%24.6%25.6%12.1%

Valuation

OESXHPQHPEIBMCSCOAAPLMedian
NameOrion En.HP Hewlett .Internat.Cisco Sy.Apple  
Mkt Cap0.121.932.6284.9309.24,074.4158.8
P/S0.70.41.04.45.410.02.7
P/EBIT-10.56.819.925.122.531.321.2
P/E-8.98.6572.736.029.941.033.0
P/CFO12.75.911.221.122.537.516.9
Total Yield-11.3%14.1%2.3%5.0%5.4%2.8%3.9%
Dividend Yield0.0%2.5%2.1%2.2%2.1%0.4%2.1%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg-76.5%10.6%5.5%6.4%6.0%3.1%5.7%
D/E0.20.50.70.20.10.00.2
Net D/E0.10.30.60.20.00.00.1

Returns

OESXHPQHPEIBMCSCOAAPLMedian
NameOrion En.HP Hewlett .Internat.Cisco Sy.Apple  
1M Rtn1.9%-1.8%14.4%0.6%2.7%-1.5%1.3%
3M Rtn81.7%-11.9%2.7%7.9%17.0%7.1%7.5%
6M Rtn153.0%-4.0%34.5%6.6%15.2%36.3%24.9%
12M Rtn100.1%-27.3%14.2%39.2%33.7%6.0%23.9%
3Y Rtn-18.1%-3.8%67.7%139.0%79.5%113.4%73.6%
1M Excs Rtn9.6%-5.6%12.9%-2.2%-0.0%-3.7%-1.1%
3M Excs Rtn77.4%-16.2%-1.7%3.6%12.7%2.8%3.2%
6M Excs Rtn140.7%-16.3%22.3%-5.7%3.0%24.0%12.6%
12M Excs Rtn85.4%-42.9%-0.7%25.0%19.9%-8.4%9.6%
3Y Excs Rtn-108.8%-83.5%-11.2%59.6%-1.2%28.4%-6.2%

Financials

Segment Financials

Assets by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Lighting2625   
Electric Vehicle Charging (EV)1512   
Corporate & Other1325455040
Maintenance910   
Orion Distribution Services Division  776
Orion Electric Vehicle Charging Systems Division  0  
Orion Services Group Division  273022
Orion U.S. Markets Division  865
Total6372879373


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$15.81 
Market Cap ($ Bil)0.1 
First Trading Date12/19/2007 
Distance from 52W High-14.4% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$13.57$8.54
DMA Trendupup
Distance from DMA16.5%85.1%
 3M1YR
Volatility100.7%954.5%
Downside Capture-170.12257.37
Upside Capture153.07291.99
Correlation (SPY)8.9%8.2%
OESX Betas & Captures as of 11/30/2025

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta0.871.451.3523.723.942.33
Up Beta7.208.937.2786.595.774.21
Down Beta3.18-0.02-0.57-2.26-0.280.13
Up Capture364%266%347%3539%1035%149%
Bmk +ve Days13263974142427
Stock +ve Days12243767126328
Down Capture-415%-202%-170%380%154%108%
Bmk -ve Days7162452107323
Stock -ve Days8182659122378

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
 Comparison of OESX With Other Asset Classes (Last 1Y)
 OESXSector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return88.2%19.3%17.8%72.1%8.6%4.4%-8.3%
Annualized Volatility948.9%18.8%19.4%19.3%15.2%17.0%35.0%
Sharpe Ratio0.980.800.722.700.340.09-0.08
Correlation With Other Assets 8.7%8.0%5.1%3.6%10.8%10.8%

ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLI, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Based On 5-Year Data
 Comparison of OESX With Other Asset Classes (Last 5Y)
 OESXSector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return-30.8%13.8%14.7%18.7%11.5%4.6%30.8%
Annualized Volatility428.0%17.2%17.1%15.5%18.7%18.9%48.7%
Sharpe Ratio0.350.650.700.970.500.160.57
Correlation With Other Assets 6.2%6.3%3.9%2.0%5.8%4.9%

ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLI, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Based On 10-Year Data
 Comparison of OESX With Other Asset Classes (Last 10Y)
 OESXSector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return-1.8%13.5%14.8%15.3%7.0%5.3%69.2%
Annualized Volatility306.6%19.9%18.0%14.7%17.6%20.8%55.8%
Sharpe Ratio0.330.600.710.860.320.220.90
Correlation With Other Assets 6.9%7.0%2.9%3.4%6.1%3.3%

ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLI, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date12152025
Short Interest: Shares Quantity26,392
Short Interest: % Change Since 1130202596.2%
Average Daily Volume88,600
Days-to-Cover Short Interest1
Basic Shares Quantity3,498,786
Short % of Basic Shares0.8%

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
11/5/2025-7.4%47.6%82.0%
6/26/202514.8%-0.2%1.3%
2/11/2025-2.4%0.0%-7.2%
10/29/2024-1.0%1.0%-14.3%
8/7/2024-8.0%-7.1%-19.8%
5/16/202415.5%14.8%34.6%
1/18/2024-1.9%9.5%-2.9%
11/7/20230.0%-6.9%-11.7%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive697
# Negative141113
Median Positive4.7%9.5%34.6%
Median Negative-7.7%-7.3%-15.2%
Max Positive15.5%47.6%82.0%
Max Negative-23.8%-28.1%-27.3%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
93020251105202510-Q 9/30/2025
6302025806202510-Q 6/30/2025
3312025626202510-K 3/31/2025
12312024211202510-Q 12/31/2024
93020241106202410-Q 9/30/2024
6302024807202410-Q 6/30/2024
3312024612202410-K 3/31/2024
12312023207202410-Q 12/31/2023
93020231109202310-Q 9/30/2023
6302023809202310-Q 6/30/2023
3312023612202310-K 3/31/2023
12312022209202310-Q 12/31/2022
93020221108202210-Q 9/30/2022
6302022805202210-Q 6/30/2022
3312022610202210-K 3/31/2022
12312021209202210-Q 12/31/2021