QM · rank #1 · 2026-10-22
VBK
XETRA · EUR · $1.93B (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Momentum 12-1 Return from 12 months ago to 1 month ago. | +179.16% |
|---|---|
| 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 2026-09-22 | $30.40 |
| Anchor (far) Close on 2025-09-22 | $10.89 |
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Summary
Verbio Vereinigte BioEnergie AG operates integrated biorefineries in Europe and the U.S. producing biodiesel, bioethanol, biomethane, and bio-based specialty chemicals.
Rationale
The strong price momentum signal (1.7916) and positive profitability (8.2% ROE) are validated by a fundamental turnaround featuring FY2025/26 EBITDA of €193.9 million, positive free cash flow, debt reduction, and confirmed guidance of €210–250 million.
Material risks
- 1Earnings recovery remains highly exposed to fluctuations in biodiesel spreads and German GHG emissions-credit pricing rather than contracted revenue.
- 2The newly commissioned Bitterfeld ethenolysis specialty-chemicals platform lacks a disclosed order backlog, leaving its commercial ramp-up vulnerable to customer adoption delays.
AI verdict council
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