Orion (271560) Stock Price, Fundamentals & Analysis

What 271560 does

Orion (271560) is a stock listed on the Korea Exchange in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Confectioners industry. Headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, the company manufactures and sells confectionery products, including pies, snacks, biscuits, candies, gums, and chocolates, as well as protein drinks, bars, oat products, and mineral water under brands such as Dr.You, Market O, and Jeju yongamsoo. Beyond food, Orion also produces films, provides in vitro diagnostics for early cancer detection, and manufactures vaccines for contagious diseases. The company, formerly known as Tongyang Confectionery Corporation, was founded in 1956 and changed its name to Orion Corporation in 2003. It operates alongside peers such as Orion Holdings (001800), Kolmar Korea (161890), and Amorepacific Holdings (002790).

Key numbers explained

• Orion trades at 110,100 KRW, down 0.72% today, with a 52-week range of 99,000 – 150,100 KRW and a 4.9% price change over the past year.
• The forward P/E ratio of 8.2 indicates the price investors pay per unit of expected future earnings; a lower figure can suggest the stock is relatively inexpensive compared to earnings expectations.
• The dividend yield of 4.77% represents the annual dividend payment as a percentage of the current share price, reflecting the income return for shareholders.
• The ex-dividend date of 20 iul. 2026 is the cutoff for eligibility to receive the next dividend payment.
• 33% of earnings are paid out as dividends, showing the portion of profit returned to shareholders rather than retained for growth.
• A beta of 0.27 suggests the stock is less volatile than the broader market, often interpreted as a defensive characteristic.
• Orion has a marketCap of 4,35 tril. KRW, a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.6%, and 1,646 employees.

What to watch

• Consumer Defensive stocks like Orion tend to be sensitive to shifts in consumer spending and inflation, which can affect demand for confectionery products.
• The company's international operations in China and other markets expose it to currency fluctuations and regional economic conditions.
• Dividend sustainability depends on consistent earnings; the 33% payout ratio indicates a balance between returning capital and retaining earnings for reinvestment.
• As a component of the KOSPI 200, Orion may be influenced by broader Korean market movements and sector rotation.