AU · rank #5 · 2026-09-09
DEZ
XETRA · EUR · $2.33B (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Composite score Z-score blend of all factors below. | 2.335 |
|---|---|
| EPS revisions (30d) Change in consensus EPS estimate over the past 30 days ($/share). | +$0.32 |
| Net revisions (30d) Number of analysts revising upward minus downward. | 2 |
| Insider signal (90d) | — |
| Analyst upside Consensus target $15.16 | +15.3% |
| Momentum acceleration 3-month minus 12-month momentum. | +36.97% |
| Analyst rating 5 = Strong Buy, 1 = Strong Sell. | 5.00 |
| Gross margin TTM | +21.9% |
| 52w high | $13.25 |
| Market cap (USD) | $2.33B |
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Summary
Deutz AG is a German specialty machinery manufacturer transitioning its core off-highway engine business toward high-margin energy, service, and defense vehicle systems.
Rationale
Strong positive analyst EPS revisions and 100% agreement are validated by the transformational €1.6 billion FFG defense acquisition, which shifts the business mix to high-margin defense segments with multi-year contract visibility.
Material risks
- 1Significant integration and execution risks associated with the €1.6 billion FFG acquisition, which represents a massive strategic pivot and relies heavily on sustained European military spending.
- 2Persistent margin degradation and cyclical weakness in the legacy core engine business, which recorded margins of only 3.8% in Q2 2026 and contributed to negative free cash flow of €-29.7 million in H1 2026.
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