Green Plains Inc. (GPRE) — Stock Score Summary

Green Plains Inc. (GPRE) has a MoatMap StockRank of 69/100 based on Quality (43/100), Value (39/100), and Momentum (71/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. Green Plains is an ethanol producer. It is a commodity cyclical business with low pricing power, highly dependent on volatile corn feedstock costs and government mandates.

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$14.85
Market Cap$1.1B
P/E (Forward)9.96
Price/Book1.35
Return on Equity-1.9%
Return on Invested Capital-5.1%
Debt/Equity70.64
Gross Margin11.5%
Operating Margin10.0%
Revenue Growth-25.9%
Free Cash Flow$-5M

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 69/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (43), Value (39), and Momentum (71) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Green Plains Inc. have an economic moat?
Green Plains Inc. (GPRE) has a Quality factor score of 43/100. 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 69/100. 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).
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