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AU · rank #19 · 2026-10-22

SRT3

XETRA · EUR · $21.09B (USD)

SignalSell
verdict · CAUTION

The exact numbers the algorithm saw.

Factor scores and the inputs behind this pick.
Composite score
Z-score blend of all factors below.
0.028
EPS revisions (30d)
Change in consensus EPS estimate over the past 30 days ($/share).
+$0.02
Net revisions (30d)
Number of analysts revising upward minus downward.
4
Insider signal (90d)—
Analyst upside
Consensus target $273.63
+4.8%
Momentum acceleration
3-month minus 12-month momentum.
+15.81%
Analyst rating
5 = Strong Buy, 1 = Strong Sell.
4.21
Gross margin TTM+45.7%
52w high$272.50
Market cap (USD)$21.09B

The AI research card

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Summary

Sartorius Aktiengesellschaft provides integrated bioprocessing equipment and recurring single-use consumables, including filtration systems, bioreactors, and laboratory instruments for biopharmaceutical manufacturing [1].

Rationale

Reaffirmed full-year 2026 sales growth guidance of 5–9% and H1 operational revenue expansion of 7.7% validate the model's 70% analyst revision agreement and positive rating momentum [1].

Material risks

  • 1Direct product substitutability by peers like Danaher, Thermo Fisher, and Merck without named order backlog protection exposes Sartorius to pricing pressure and customer share shifts [1].
  • 2High leverage at 3.51x net debt-to-EBITDA combined with ongoing tariff compensation costs creates balance sheet and cash flow vulnerability [1].

AI verdict council

Each pick is reviewed independently by 3 models before any order. 1 of 3 voted to proceed.

OpenAI
Caution
Claude
Caution
Gemini
Proceed