Origin Energy (ORG) Stock Price, Fundamentals & Analysis

What ORG does

Origin Energy (ORG) is an integrated energy company listed on the ASX that explores and produces natural gas, generates electricity, and sells electricity and gas wholesale and retail, as well as liquefied natural gas, in Australia and internationally. It operates through three segments: Energy Markets, Share of Octopus Energy, and Integrated Gas. Its exploration and production portfolio includes the Bowen and Surat basins in Queensland, the Browse basin in Western Australia, and the Cooper-Eromanga basins in Queensland. The company also generates electricity from coal, wind, and solar; sells electricity, natural gas, and LPG; and provides GreenPower products. In addition, it sells, installs, repairs, and maintains solar photovoltaic systems and battery solutions, and offers internet products and services to residential and business customers. It also engages in the e-mobility business. Origin Energy Limited was incorporated in 1946 and is based in Barangaroo, Australia.

Key numbers explained

• Price: 10.84 AUD — The current share price on the ASX.
• Price change today: -1.54% — The percentage change in the share price for the current trading day.
• Market cap: 18.67B AUD — The total market value of all outstanding shares.
• Trailing P/E ratio: 11.9 — The P/E ratio (price-to-earnings ratio) compares the current share price to earnings per share over the last 12 months.
• Forward P/E ratio: 18.1 — Based on expected future earnings, this ratio is higher than the trailing P/E, suggesting earnings are expected to be lower going forward.
• Earnings per share (trailing 12 months): 0.91 AUD — The profit allocated to each outstanding share over the past year.
• Dividend yield: 5.54% — The annual dividend payment as a percentage of the current share price.
• **Ex-dividend date: Sep 2, 2
• Share of earnings paid out as dividends: 66% — The proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders as dividends.
• Beta: 0.46 — Measures the stock's volatility relative to the market; below 1 indicates lower volatility than the market.
• 52-week price range: 10.02 – 12.84 — The lowest and highest prices in the past year.
• Price change over the last 52 weeks: -13.8% — The percentage change from one year ago to now.
• Revenue (trailing 12 months): 15.61B AUD — Total revenue over the past year.
• Revenue growth, year over year: -10.2% — The percentage change in revenue compared to the previous year.
• Profit margin: 10.1% — The percentage of revenue that becomes profit.
• Operating margin: 9.5% — The percentage of revenue that becomes operating profit.
• Return on equity: 15.7% — The percentage of profit relative to shareholders' equity.
• Debt-to-equity ratio: 49.4% — The proportion of debt used to finance the company relative to shareholders' equity.
• Price-to-book: 1.84 — Compares the market value of the company to its book value.
• Next earnings date: Aug 13, 2026 — The scheduled date for the next earnings report.

What to watch

When evaluating Origin Energy (ORG), several neutral, general factors should be considered that can affect this type of stock:

• Commodity price fluctuations: As an energy company, ORG's performance is closely tied to natural gas and electricity prices, which can be volatile.
• Regulatory changes: Energy sector regulations, including environmental policies and pricing controls, can significantly impact operations and profitability.
• Weather and seasonal patterns: Extreme weather events and seasonal demand shifts can influence energy production and consumption.
• Technological advancements: Innovations in renewable energy and efficiency can alter the competitive landscape.
• Economic conditions: Broader economic trends affect energy demand and investment levels.

For more detailed information, you can refer to related companies such as Meridian Energy (MEZ), Mercury NZ (MCY), AGL Energy (AGL), APA Group (APA), Contact Energy (CEN), Genesis Energy (GNE), and PGE (PGE).

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