On the stock market since 1975, it operates in the world of energy. It has 11,100 employees. Now — the numbers.
This is an established company with proven profits.
Revenue is spread across several lines; no single product carries the company.
Average growth of 10% a year over the last 4 years. Red columns mark years that ended in a loss.
Executives buying with their own money is usually read as confidence in the company’s future.
We compared this company with its own sector across five subjects.
A score of 50 means class average.
Profit power and business quality lead the class.
Clearly above the class average — a step short of the very top.
The price isn’t cheap next to earnings — that’s why this grade sits in the middle.
Sales are growing strongly for its sector.
The stock has been running stronger than the market lately.
No real weak spot in any of the five subjects — a balanced report card.
The stock trades near its peak today. For long-term holders the ride has paid off so far — though past performance guarantees nothing about the future.
Over the last 3 years, sales grew about 10% a year on average.
There is $688.9M in the vault; even if every debt were paid off, $201.5M would remain.
Over the last 12 months, company executives reported 41 buys and 36 sells. Management buying with its own money is usually read as a good sign.
The stock trades 14% above the average analyst price target.
On our five-subject report card, OII sits near the top of the class. A high grade doesn’t mean “guaranteed win” — it means “the evidence looks strong for now.”
The takeaway: OII is an established business that has proven its profits for years. The real debate isn’t the quality of the business — it’s what that quality should cost.
The total grade weighs these five subjects against the sector — it isn’t a simple average of the five.