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Verbio SE is a leading German company specializing in the production and distribution of biofuels and renewable products derived from sustainable biomass. Headquartered in Zörbig with administrative offices in Leipzig, it operates innovative biorefineries across Europe, North America, and Asia, processing raw materials like rapeseed oil, grains, and straw into climate-friendly fuels such as biodiesel, bioethanol, and biomethane, alongside by-products including glycerin, animal feeds, phytosterols, and liquid fertilizers. The company functions through Biodiesel, Bioethanol/Biomethane, and Other segments, providing transport and logistics services while serving industries like oil, pharmaceuticals, energy, agriculture, and chemicals. Founded in 2006 by Claus Sauter and originally known as VERBIO Vereinigte BioEnergie AG, it rebranded to Verbio SE in December 2023 and lists shares publicly since its IPO. Employing around 1,400 people, Verbio SE plays a pivotal role in the renewable energy sector by advancing green solutions that enhance energy efficiency, reduce CO2 emissions, and support the transition to climate neutrality without compromising supply security. Its products contribute to mobility, power generation, cosmetics, food, and pharmaceuticals, underscoring its significance in sustainable materials and the global bioenergy market.
The business is unprofitable at the operating level (-8.63% margin). The thesis depends entirely on whether and when it reaches sustainable profitability.
Revenue declined 4.7% YoY. Margins deteriorated 12.5pp alongside, both lines moving the wrong way.
ROIC dropped from 2.90% to -9.99%, capital efficiency is deteriorating. Negative free cash flow of -€119M. The business is consuming cash, not generating it.
Profitability & Returns
Revenue (FY)
€1.58B
▼ -4.7% YoY
Net Income (FY)
-€138M
▼ -784.8% YoY
Op. Margin
-8.63%
▼ -12.5pp YoY
ROIC
-9.99%
▼ -12.9pp YoY
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
FCF (FY)
-€119M
▼ -119.1% YoY
Op. Cash Flow (FY)
€11M
▼ -87.2% YoY
Net Debt
€220M
Cash & Equiv.
€67M
3Y CAGR: -4.5%
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