QM · rank #1 · 2026-10-23
VBK
XETRA · EUR · $1.93B (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Momentum 12-1 Return from 12 months ago to 1 month ago. | +193.90% |
|---|---|
| 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 2026-09-23 | $31.80 |
| Anchor (far) Close on 2025-09-23 | $10.82 |
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Summary
Verbio is a German biodiesel, bioethanol and biomethane producer that is now ramping a new renewable specialty-chemicals platform at Bitterfeld alongside a sharply improved FY2025/26 earnings recovery.
Rationale
The stock’s strong 12-1 momentum is backed by a real profitability inflection, with FY2025/26 EBITDA far above prior guidance, positive free cash flow, lower net debt and a still-healthy equity ratio.
Material risks
- 1EBITDA is still highly exposed to German/European GHG-quota pricing and biofuel regulation, so a reversal in quota economics could quickly unwind the earnings momentum.
- 2The new ethenolysis chemicals business has no disclosed firm backlog or guaranteed offtake, so customer qualification delays could limit utilization and slow the growth story.
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