About Orica Limited (ORI)
Orica Limited is a Specialty Chemicals company operating in the Basic Materials sector.
ORI trades on the Australian Securities Exchange and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- A$22.68
- Market Cap
- N/A
- 52-Week High
- A$26.47
- 52-Week Low
- A$18.58
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Specialty Chemicals
A$1,000 Invested in Orica Limited (ORI)
How much would A$1,000 invested in ORI be worth today?
What would A$1,000 invested in ORI 1 year ago be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in Orica Limited (ORI) in 2025 would be worth A$1,047 as of November 2026, representing a +4.7% total return.
What would A$1,000 invested in ORI 3 years ago be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in Orica Limited (ORI) in 2023 would be worth A$1,679 as of November 2026, representing a +67.9% total return.
What would A$1,000 invested in ORI 5 years ago be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in Orica Limited (ORI) in 2021 would be worth A$1,702 as of November 2026, representing a +70.2% total return.
What would A$1,000 invested in ORI 10 years ago be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in Orica Limited (ORI) in 2016 would be worth A$1,788 as of November 2026, representing a +78.8% total return.
What would A$1,000 invested in ORI at IPO be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in Orica Limited (ORI) at IPO would be worth A$23,844 as of November 2026, representing a +2284.4% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 38+ years (465 months), Orica Limited (ORI) has averaged a monthly return of +0.95% with a median return of +1.00%. The stock had 262 positive months (56%) and 199 negative months (43%). The best month in ORI's history was November 2001 with a +51.4% return, while the worst was March 2020 at -22.5%. Historically, April tends to be the strongest month (averaging +3.2%), and August the weakest (-1.6%).
ORI's longest winning streak was 10 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 8 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2009 with a cumulative return of +70.7%, and the worst was 2008 at -67.9%.
Annual Returns
Over 38 years of trading history, Orica Limited (ORI) has delivered an average annual return of +11.60% with a median return of +7.11%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +7.30%. The stock posted gains in 23 years (61%) and losses in 15 years (39%).
ORI's best year was 2009 with a +94.52% gain, while the worst was 2008 at -52.25%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 7, and the longest losing streak was 3 years. ORI achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 16 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 8 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -5.40% | A$23.97 | A$22.68 |
| 2025 | +50.48% | A$15.93 | A$23.97 |
| 2024 | +6.72% | A$14.93 | A$15.93 |
| 2023 | +8.78% | A$13.72 | A$14.93 |
| 2022 | +12.50% | A$12.20 | A$13.72 |
| 2021 | -8.13% | A$13.28 | A$12.20 |
| 2020 | -29.74% | A$18.90 | A$13.28 |
| 2019 | +30.56% | A$14.48 | A$18.90 |
| 2018 | -1.95% | A$14.77 | A$14.48 |
| 2017 | +5.22% | A$14.03 | A$14.77 |
| 2016 | +17.89% | A$11.90 | A$14.03 |
| 2015 | -13.68% | A$13.79 | A$11.90 |
| 2014 | -16.41% | A$16.50 | A$13.79 |
| 2013 | -0.88% | A$16.64 | A$16.50 |
| 2012 | +7.49% | A$15.48 | A$16.64 |
| 2011 | +0.87% | A$15.35 | A$15.48 |
| 2010 | -0.75% | A$15.47 | A$15.35 |
| 2009 | +94.52% | A$7.95 | A$15.47 |
| 2008 | -52.25% | A$16.65 | A$7.95 |
| 2007 | +34.61% | A$12.37 | A$16.65 |
| 2006 | +22.99% | A$10.06 | A$12.37 |
| 2005 | +10.51% | A$9.10 | A$10.06 |
| 2004 | +51.86% | A$5.99 | A$9.10 |
| 2003 | +38.67% | A$4.32 | A$5.99 |
| 2002 | +52.34% | A$2.84 | A$4.32 |
| 2001 | +29.15% | A$2.20 | A$2.84 |
| 2000 | -25.77% | A$2.96 | A$2.20 |
| 1999 | +1.02% | A$2.93 | A$2.96 |
| 1998 | -16.71% | A$3.52 | A$2.93 |
| 1997 | -16.02% | A$4.19 | A$3.52 |
| 1996 | +39.09% | A$3.01 | A$4.19 |
| 1995 | -0.96% | A$3.04 | A$3.01 |
| 1994 | +9.09% | A$2.79 | A$3.04 |
| 1993 | +75.50% | A$1.59 | A$2.79 |
| 1992 | +11.06% | A$1.43 | A$1.59 |
| 1991 | +66.18% | A$0.86 | A$1.43 |
| 1990 | -41.07% | A$1.46 | A$0.86 |
| 1989 | -6.55% | A$1.56 | A$1.46 |
Frequently Asked Questions: ORI
What sector is ORI in? ▼
ORI operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically in the Specialty Chemicals industry.
How has ORI performed historically? ▼
Over 38 years of trading history, ORI has posted gains in 23 years (61% of the time). The best year was 2009 with a +94.5% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in ORI? ▼
You can invest in ORI through any brokerage account that offers access to the Australian Securities Exchange. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold ORI.
Last updated: 11/1/2026