QM · rank #2 · 2026-10-21
VBK
XETRA · EUR · $1.93B (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Momentum 12-1 Return from 12 months ago to 1 month ago. | +176.92% |
|---|---|
| ROE TTM Return on equity, trailing 12 months. | +8.2% |
| Profit margin Net profit margin, trailing 12 months. | +3.4% |
| Market cap (USD) Size filter: > $300M required (USD-equivalent). | $1.93B |
| Anchor (recent) Close on 2026-09-21 | $30.96 |
| Anchor (far) Close on 2025-09-19 | $11.18 |
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Summary
Verbio Vereinigte BioEnergie AG operates integrated biorefineries producing biodiesel, bioethanol, biomethane, and bio-based specialty chemicals across Europe and North America.
Rationale
The high 12-1 momentum signal is supported by an operational turnaround featuring positive free cash flow, net debt reduction, and confirmed FY2025/26 EBITDA guidance of €210–250 million.
Material risks
- 1Earnings recovery and momentum remain highly exposed to cyclical compression in biodiesel spreads and volatile German GHG quota emissions-credit pricing.
- 2The newly commissioned Bitterfeld ethenolysis specialty chemicals platform lacks disclosed long-term order backlog or patent insulation, exposing it to customer adoption delays.
AI verdict council
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