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G1A Stock Chart & Stats
€63.55
-€0.15(-0.24%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
€63.55
-€0.15(-0.24%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range€53.45 - €66.80
Previous CloseN/A
Volume392.07K
Average Volume (3M)494.94K
Market Cap
€9.96B
Enterprise Value€9.87K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)€461.81M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)€322.57M
Price to Earnings (P/E)24.0
Beta0.84
Next Earnings
Aug 10, 2026EPS Estimate
0.78Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.11%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.57
Shares Outstanding162,801,670
10 Day Avg. Volume303,827
30 Day Avg. Volume494,943
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio2.18
Price to Book (P/B)3.84
Price to Sales (P/S)1.72
P/FCF Ratio19.94
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
€67.25Price Target Upside5.82% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering11
EPS Forecast (FY)3.26
Revenue Forecast (FY)€5.82B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Low Leverage And Strong Equity BaseGEA's balance sheet is conservatively positioned with debt roughly 0.10x equity and steadily growing equity, supporting a durable ROE near mid-to-high teens. Low leverage improves financial flexibility to fund capex, service investments or acquisitions and cushions cyclical downturns, underpinning long-term operational stability.
Sustained Operating Margin ImprovementOperating and cash-earnings margins have expanded materially over multiple years, signaling durable improvements in efficiency, pricing and mix across engineered equipment and services. Higher operating margins increase structural cash generation and create a stronger base to support reinvestment in automation and aftermarket capabilities.
Recurring Aftermarket And Service RevenueA significant recurring revenue stream from spare parts, maintenance, retrofits and service agreements tied to a global installed base provides steadier cash flows and higher lifecycle margins. This installed-base model supports cross-selling, resilience to new-capex cycles and long-term customer relationships across food, beverage and pharma segments.
Bears Say
Weaker Free Cash Flow ConversionFree cash flow conversion weakened sharply (TTM -22.8%) and FCF runs at roughly two-thirds of net income, reducing internally generated funds. Combined with only moderate operating-cash-flow coverage of debt (~0.28), this limits the company's ability to accelerate deleveraging, fund growth or increase shareholder returns without relying on external financing.
Net Margin Remains ConstrainedDespite operating margin gains, net margin sits in the mid-single-digits, implying persistent below-the-line pressures (taxes, interest or non-operating costs). This caps retained earnings and free cash available for strategic investments, making profitability sensitive to cost inflation or adverse financing moves over the medium term.
Questionable Sustainability Of Recent Revenue SpikeA sharp TTM revenue jump (+26.7%) after generally modest historical growth raises execution and capital intensity questions because assets grew only gradually. Sustaining higher revenue without adding working capital or fixed assets could strain operations, margin realization and service capacity if growth proves lumpy or requires faster investment.
GEA Group AG News
G1A FAQ
What was GEA Group AG’s price range in the past 12 months?
GEA Group AG lowest stock price was €53.45 and its highest was €66.80 in the past 12 months.
What is GEA Group AG’s market cap?
GEA Group AG’s market cap is €9.96B.
When is GEA Group AG’s upcoming earnings report date?
GEA Group AG’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 10, 2026 which is tomorrow.
How were GEA Group AG’s earnings last quarter?
GEA Group AG released its earnings results on May 11, 2026. The company reported €0.64 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of €0.613 by €0.027.
Is GEA Group AG overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts GEA Group AG’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does GEA Group AG pay dividends?
GEA Group AG pays a Annually dividend of €1.3 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.11%. See more information on GEA Group AG dividends here
What is GEA Group AG’s EPS estimate?
GEA Group AG’s EPS estimate is 0.78.
How many shares outstanding does GEA Group AG have?
GEA Group AG has 162,801,670 shares outstanding.
What happened to GEA Group AG’s price movement after its last earnings report?
GEA Group AG reported an EPS of €0.64 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of €0.613. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -4.895%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of GEA Group AG?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:G1A
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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GEA Group AG Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
€67.25 (5.82% Upside)
€67.25 (5.82% Upside)
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth €1.6M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
33.08%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
2.11%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
6.89%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
GEA Group AG
GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft is a worldwide leader in designing and producing specialized systems and components, primarily serving the food processing sector. The company's operations are divided into five strategic segments: Separation & Flow Technologies, Liquid & Power Technologies, Food & Health Technologies, Farm Technologies, and Heating & Refrigeration Technologies. GEA offers a comprehensive range of machinery, including separators, decanters, homogenizers, valves, and pumps, alongside providing end-to-end process solutions for industries such as dairy, food, beverages, and chemicals. For food and pharmaceutical manufacturers, their solutions cover everything from ingredient preparation and marinating to advanced processing of meats, poultry, seafood, plant-based alternatives, pasta, baking, slicing, packaging, confectionery, and frozen food lines. They also supply granulation systems and tablet presses. In the agricultural domain, GEA delivers integrated solutions for milk production and livestock farming, which include automated and traditional milking, feeding systems, waste management, and digital herd monitoring tools. Furthermore, the company provides sustainable industrial refrigeration and temperature control systems for various sectors, including food, beverage, dairy, and oil and gas. Established in 1881, the company was previously known as mg technologies ag until its rebranding to GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft in 2005, and its corporate headquarters are located in Düsseldorf, Germany.
G1A Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
€67.25
▲(5.82% Upside)