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Green Plains Inc. · Basic Materials · United States · $1.2B · Avg Vol: $23M/d

74
StockRank
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Q
46
V
46
M
76
P/E (TTM)
ROE
-1.9%
D/E
0.7x
Dividend %
AI CONVICTION THESIS

Green Plains has exceptional momentum at M85 but quality Q46 and value V46 both miss the calibrated requirements, with quality below the floor, so stage one fails.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Green Plains Inc. is a leading North American producer of biofuels and advanced protein ingredients, operating a network of biorefineries that transform corn into ethanol, distillers grains, and corn oil. The company's competitive moat is built upon its significant scale, integrated operations, and proprietary protein-upgrading technology, enhancing the value of its co-products. Green Plains is strategically positioned in the evolving market for sustainable animal feed and renewable fuels.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue3.7B3.3B2.5B2.1B-17.0%1.9B2.0B2.3B4.4%
EPS-2.29-1.59-1.29-1.80
Shares59.3M59.5M64.7M69.8M+17.8%70.0M
Debt711.0M676.5M642.0M456.1M-13.8%558.8M
Equity910.0M843.7M865.2M766.2M-5.6%
Op CF69.7M56.3M-30.0M110.9M16.7%126.4M
Inv CF-105.3M-106.9M-62.1M162.1M
Fin CF-25.1M-71.0M-77.3M-252.3M
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PRICE (1Y)+9.6%
14.3915.6016.8118.0219.23Jun 12Jul 7Jul 27
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$16.44
RSI (14)
53.5
52W High
$19.65
From 52W High
0.8%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
46
ROIC
-5.1%29.8
ROE
-1.9%36.6
GP/Assets
14.1%58.6
Op. Margin
10.0%67.1
FCF/Assets
4.7%73.1
Piotroski
547.3
Int. Cover
-0.9x26.7
D/E Ratio
0.71x19.9
Current Ratio
1.71x40.3
Value
46
P/E (TTM)
N/A
EV/EBITDA
12.7x39.4
P/FCF
16.1x58.9
P/B
1.5x58.5
P/S
0.6x76.2
Div Yield
N/A
Momentum
76
52W High %
84%82.1
RS 6M
33%92.2
SMA 50/200
1.17x82.9
EPS Rev 4W
-1.0%45.5
EPS Rev 12W
+53.3%96.2
EPS Improve
+1045%97.5
Q Growth
N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$1.2B
P/E (Forward)
11.1x
Gross Margin
11.5%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Basic Materials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of GPRE are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
GPREGreen Plains Inc.(you)$1.2B74BUY
REXREX American Resources Corporation$1.5B84STRONG BUY
ASIXAdvanSix Inc.$567M73BUY
LXULSB Industries, Inc.$881M85STRONG BUY
OLNOlin Corporation$2.6B63HOLD
VHIValhi, Inc.$385M64HOLD
HUNHuntsman Corporation$2.2B54HOLD
ACNTAscent Industries Co.$137M70BUY
TROXTronox Holdings plc$995M26SELL
RYAMRayonier Advanced Materials Inc.$565M36HOLD

Peer medians: ROE 5.1% · P/E 21.2x · Gross margin 25.3%

Green Plains Inc. (GPRE) — Stock Score Summary

Green Plains Inc. (GPRE) has a MoatMap StockRank of 74/100 based on Quality (46/100), Value (46/100), and Momentum (76/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. Green Plains has exceptional momentum at M85 but quality Q46 and value V46 both miss the calibrated requirements, with quality below the floor, so stage one fails.

Green Plains Inc. is a leading North American producer of biofuels and advanced protein ingredients, operating a network of biorefineries that transform corn into ethanol, distillers grains, and corn oil. The company's competitive moat is built upon its significant scale, integrated operations, and proprietary protein-upgrading technology, enhancing the value of its co-products. Green Plains is strategically positioned in the evolving market for sustainable animal feed and renewable fuels.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$16.44
Market Cap$1.2B
P/E (Forward)11.13
Price/Book1.50
Return on Equity-1.9%
Return on Invested Capital-5.1%
Debt/Equity0.71x
Gross Margin11.5%
Operating Margin10.0%
Revenue Growth-25.9%
Free Cash Flow$74M

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Green Plains Inc.’s (GPRE) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Green Plains Inc. (GPRE) is 74/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (46), Value (46), and Momentum (76) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Green Plains Inc. have an economic moat?
Green Plains Inc. (GPRE) has a Quality factor score of 46/100. 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 Green Plains Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Green Plains Inc. (GPRE) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 74/100. 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 Green Plains Inc. in?
Green Plains Inc. (GPRE) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Chemicals industry (United States).