Verbio SE (VBK.DE) — Stock Score Summary

Verbio SE (VBK.DE) has a MoatMap StockRank of 60/100 based on Quality (47/100), Value (27/100), and Momentum (70/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. Verbio is a biofuels producer heavily exposed to volatile agricultural feedstock costs and shifting regulatory mandates in Europe. It lacks a durable economic moat and pricing power, making it a commodity cyclical that does not meet our strict quality criteria for long-term compounding.

Verbio SE is a leading independent manufacturer of biofuels, including biodiesel, bioethanol, and biomethane, operating large-scale biorefineries in Europe and North America. The company's competitive moat is based on its proprietary, highly efficient closed-loop production processes that maximize raw material utilization. It is a pioneering niche player in the European renewable energy sector.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$38.34
Market Cap$2.8B
P/E (Forward)19.85
Price/Book3.11
Return on Equity-9.2%
Return on Invested Capital-12.0%
Debt/Equity29.60
Gross Margin13.4%
Operating Margin9.8%
Revenue Growth13.1%
Dividend Yield1.1%
Free Cash Flow$55M

Verbio SE operates in the Specialty Chemicals industry, part of the Basic Materials sector (Germany).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Verbio SE’s (VBK.DE) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Verbio SE (VBK.DE) is 60/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (47), Value (27), and Momentum (70) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Verbio SE have an economic moat?
Verbio SE (VBK.DE) has a Quality factor score of 47/100. 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 Verbio SE a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Verbio SE (VBK.DE) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 60/100. 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 Verbio SE in?
Verbio SE (VBK.DE) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Specialty Chemicals industry (Germany).
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