AU · rank #4 · 2026-09-11
DEZ
XETRA · EUR · $2.25B (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Composite score Z-score blend of all factors below. | 2.378 |
|---|---|
| EPS revisions (30d) Change in consensus EPS estimate over the past 30 days ($/share). | +$0.32 |
| Net revisions (30d) Number of analysts revising upward minus downward. | 2 |
| Insider signal (90d) | — |
| Analyst upside Consensus target $15.16 | +19.2% |
| Momentum acceleration 3-month minus 12-month momentum. | +31.41% |
| Analyst rating 5 = Strong Buy, 1 = Strong Sell. | 5.00 |
| Gross margin TTM | +21.9% |
| 52w high | $13.35 |
| Market cap (USD) | $2.25B |
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Summary
Deutz AG designs and manufactures engines for off-highway applications while actively expanding its portfolio into energy, higher-margin services, and military vehicles.
Rationale
Strong analyst revisions and a 19.18% upside signal are fundamentally supported by H1 2026 order intake surging 28.7% and the approved €1.6 billion transformational acquisition of defense contractor FFG.
Material risks
- 1Execution and integration failure of the massive €1.6 billion FFG acquisition, which could severely strain capital allocation given Deutz's negative pre-M&A free cash flow of €29.7 million in H1 2026.
- 2Continued cyclical weakness in the core engine business where low Q2 margins of 3.8% leave Deutz vulnerable if OEM customers choose to insource alternative powertrain development.
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