Orion Exploration, LLC
How we got $48.9M
Based on its 8 employees and its payroll, both reported for PPP in 2020 and brought up to date.
Estimated value over time
▲ 29% since 2020Today's estimate scaled by the headcount reported each year and that year's prices. A trend, not a record of past sale values.
What we know
Compared with similar businesses nearby
| Business | Est. revenue | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| ORION EXPLORATION, LLC this business | $39.1M | — |
| OEX-1, LLC Tulsa · 13 employees | $58.7M | 0.0 mi |
| SROY FAMILY LLP Tulsa · 1 employees | $4.6M | 0.8 mi |
| FRISCO ENERGY LLC Tulsa · 4 employees | $19.0M | 1.0 mi |
| DUKE MINERALS NON-OP LLC Tulsa · 1 employees | $4.6M | 1.1 mi |
| MID-CON ENERGY OPERATING, LLC Tulsa · 101 employees | $467.9M | 1.2 mi |
| CANYON CREEK ENERGY OPERATING, LLC Tulsa · 13 employees | $63.5M | 1.2 mi |
The full calculation
| Employees reported to the SBA | 8 |
| Revenue from headcount (employees × revenue per employee for companies this size) | $31.3M |
| Revenue from PPP payroll (payroll ÷ payroll's share of revenue for companies this size) | $37.5M |
| Estimate: the two combined (geometric mean) | $39.1M |
| EBITDA margin (industry, adjusted for size) | 23% |
| EBITDA = revenue × margin | $8.9M |
Figures are shown toward the upper part of their range rather than at its middle.
Brought up to date assuming revenue has grown 8% a year since 2020, when the PPP figures were reported; included above.
| Estimated value = EBITDA × typical sale multiple | $48.9M |
| Multiple for this size and industry | 5.5× |
| Value range | $25.7M – $66.9M |
| Revenue range | $25.7M – $44.6M |
| EBITDA range | $5.8M – $10.1M |
| Industry (NAICS) | Crude Petroleum Extraction (211120) |
EBITDA margin: from IRS tax returns of S corporations in this industry (2019–2022), adjusted for company size: smaller companies typically run higher margins. EBITDA here is after owners' salaries.
Benchmarks: US Economic Census 2022, OK. PPP loans were sized on 2019–2020 payroll, so figures reflect that period. These are statistical estimates, not reported financials. Full methodology
History & advisors
Advisors
- BankingCrossFirst BankPPP / SBA lender
From the company's own website and public filings (DOL Form 5500, IRS Form 990, SBA). Roles are as stated there and may be out of date.
Banking relationships
| CrossFirst Bank PPP 2020, PPP 2021 | All 299 borrowers → |
From PPP and SBA loan records, which name the bank but not the individual banker.
PPP loans
| Approved | Draw | Amount | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/15/2020 | first | $197K | 8 |
| 1/22/2021 | second | $101K | 6 |
About Orion Exploration, LLC
Orion Exploration, LLC is a crude petroleum extraction company in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Its estimated annual revenue is about $39.1M, with roughly $8.9M of EBITDA. It has about 8 employees. Its estimated business value is $48.9M (likely range $25.7M–$66.9M).
Common questions
- Who owns Orion Exploration, LLC?
- The owner of Orion Exploration, LLC isn't in public records we've found yet. If you own or run the business, you can add or correct its details on SeeBITDA.
- How much revenue does Orion Exploration, LLC make?
- SeeBITDA estimates Orion Exploration, LLC's annual revenue at about $39.1M (likely between $25.7M and $44.6M), based on public records such as its PPP loan and retirement-plan filings, brought up to 2026.
- What is Orion Exploration, LLC worth?
- About $48.9M, roughly 5.5× its estimated EBITDA of $8.9M, typical for a crude petroleum extraction company its size. Likely range: $25.7M–$66.9M.
- How many employees does Orion Exploration, LLC have?
- About 8, as reported on its PPP loan.