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G1A.DE

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GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft · Industrials · Germany · $11.0B · Avg Vol: $24M/d

80
StockRank
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Q
73
V
32
M
71
P/E (TTM)
24.2x
ROE
18.5%
D/E
0.1x
Dividend %
2.0%
Dir. Trades · 180d
+$1.8M →
Buybacks · 180d
None →
AI CONVICTION THESIS

GEA Group has strong quality Q72 and momentum exactly at M60 with a nominal insider buy, but value at V40 is below the calibrated floor. A 1.4% earnings cut is separately adverse.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft is a leading global supplier of process technologies, components, and sophisticated production solutions primarily for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. The company differentiates itself through deep technological expertise and a comprehensive portfolio of specialized machinery and plants, offering critical value-added services that ensure operational efficiency and sustainability for its clients. Its strong market position is built on long-standing customer relationships and high switching costs, making it a pivotal enabler of modern industrial processing.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (EUR)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue5.2B5.4B5.4B5.5B2.1%5.6B5.9B6.2B5.9%
EPS (EUR)2.282.282.302.543.7%2.683.143.4917.2%
Shares172.4M170.9M165.0M162.8M-5.5%————
Debt372.4M256.7M294.8M247.0M-12.8%260.8M———
Equity2.3B2.4B2.4B2.5B2.5%————
Op CF469.3M533.6M710.1M731.8M16.0%726.4M———
Inv CF-175.8M-200.6M-205.6M-215.3M—————
Fin CF-497.6M-397.8M-483.9M-502.3M—————
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71.7073.4675.2276.9878.74Jul 28Aug 18Sep 9
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$74.26
RSI (14)
43.0
52W High
$79.20
From 52W High
0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
73
ROIC
18.8%85.4
ROE
18.5%83.1
GP/Assets
35.7%84.1
Op. Margin
12.5%69.3
FCF/Assets
6.1%70.1
Piotroski
776.5
Int. Cover
14.6x59.5
D/E Ratio
0.10x73.4
Current Ratio
1.06x16.0
Value
32
P/E (TTM)
24.2x41.0
EV/EBITDA
14.0x25.0
P/FCF
n/mN/A
P/B
4.2x23.5
P/S
—N/A
Div Yield
2.0%48.3
Momentum
71
52W High %
94%89.0
RS 6M
-2%63.0
SMA 50/200
1.06x68.8
EPS Rev 4W
+5.7%89.4
EPS Rev 12W
+4.8%83.5
EPS Improve
+40%48.8
Q Growth
14%49.8

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$11.0B
P/E (Forward)
17.3x
Gross Margin
37.7%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Industrials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of G1A.DE are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
G1A.DEGEA Group Aktiengesellschaft(you)$11.0B80Strong Buy
NDX1.DENordex SE$10.6B89Strong Buy
RAA.DERATIONAL Aktiengesellschaft$8.3B69Buy
KRN.DEKrones AG$4.4B87Strong Buy
KSB.DEKSB SE & Co. KGaA$1.9B78Buy
PFV.DEPfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG$1.9B87Strong Buy
DEZ.DEDEUTZ Aktiengesellschaft$2.3B68Buy
DUE.DEDürr Aktiengesellschaft$1.4B74Buy
ENRN.MXSiemens Energy AG$149.7B75Buy
WSU.DEWashTec AG$613M76Buy

Peer medians: ROE 8.7% · P/E 16.8x · Gross margin 31.7%

GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft (G1A.DE): Stock Score Summary

GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft (G1A.DE) has a MoatMap StockRank of 80/100 based on Quality (73/100), Value (32/100), and Momentum (71/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. GEA Group has strong quality Q72 and momentum exactly at M60 with a nominal insider buy, but value at V40 is below the calibrated floor. A 1.4% earnings cut is separately adverse.

GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft is a leading global supplier of process technologies, components, and sophisticated production solutions primarily for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. The company differentiates itself through deep technological expertise and a comprehensive portfolio of specialized machinery and plants, offering critical value-added services that ensure operational efficiency and sustainability for its clients. Its strong market position is built on long-standing customer relationships and high switching costs, making it a pivotal enabler of modern industrial processing.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$74.26
Market Cap$11.0B
P/E (TTM)24.24
P/E (Forward)17.26
Price/Book4.23
Return on Equity18.5%
Return on Invested Capital18.8%
Debt/Equity0.10x
Gross Margin37.7%
Operating Margin12.5%
Revenue Growth10.0%
Dividend Yield2.0%
Free Cash Flow$420M

GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft operates in the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry, part of the Industrials sector (Germany).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft’s (G1A.DE) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft (G1A.DE) is 80/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (73), Value (32), and Momentum (71) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
Does GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft have an economic moat?
GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft (G1A.DE) has a Quality factor score of 73/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft (G1A.DE) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 80/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft in?
GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft (G1A.DE) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry (Germany).
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