Gevo, Inc. (GEVO) — Stock Score Summary

Gevo, Inc. (GEVO) has a MoatMap StockRank of 12/100 based on Quality (38/100), Value (32/100), and Momentum (24/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG SELL. Gevo is a highly speculative renewable fuels developer that relies heavily on government subsidies and capital markets for survival. It is capital-intensive, unprofitable, and lacks the proven unit economics required by the Buffett and Sleep lenses.

Gevo, Inc. is a renewable chemicals and advanced biofuels company focused on developing and commercializing low-carbon sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable gasoline from biomass. The company utilizes proprietary technology to convert agricultural feedstocks into high-value, net-zero carbon transportation fuels, addressing critical decarbonization needs across industries. Its competitive edge lies in its innovative bio-based technology platform and strategic partnerships for future production facilities.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$1.50
Market Cap$462M
P/E (Forward)177.00
Price/Book0.94
Return on Equity-6.9%
Return on Invested Capital-2.4%
Debt/Equity37.44
Gross Margin45.8%
Operating Margin-11.4%
Revenue Growth47.5%
Free Cash Flow$-11M

Gevo, Inc. operates in the Specialty Chemicals industry, part of the Basic Materials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gevo, Inc.’s (GEVO) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Gevo, Inc. (GEVO) is 12/100, with a Strong Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (38), Value (32), and Momentum (24) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Gevo, Inc. have an economic moat?
Gevo, Inc. (GEVO) has a Quality factor score of 38/100. 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 Gevo, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Gevo, Inc. (GEVO) is Strong Sell, based on a StockRank of 12/100. 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 Gevo, Inc. in?
Gevo, Inc. (GEVO) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Specialty Chemicals industry (United States).