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XTRA:ADS
XTRA:ADSLuxury

Adidas (XTRA:ADS) Net Margin Surges to 4.9%, Underscoring Profit Growth Narrative After 217% Earnings Jump

Adidas (XTRA:ADS) posted a net profit margin of 4.9%, up from 1.7% last year, and delivered 217% earnings growth over the past year. The company’s outlook points to revenue growing 7.6% per year and earnings set to rise 21.9% annually, both outpacing the broader German market. With margin gains, robust historic earnings improvement, and forecasts signaling continued profit acceleration, shareholders are likely to keep a close eye on the upbeat numbers and valuation debate. See our full...
XTRA:BAS
XTRA:BASChemicals

BASF (XTRA:BAS) Turns Profitable, but One-Off Loss Raises Doubts on Earnings Quality

BASF (XTRA:BAS) has returned to profitability, with net profit margins improving compared to last year. Over the past five years, however, the company’s earnings have declined by an average of 16.6% per year. Looking ahead, BASF’s earnings are forecast to grow at 19.4% annually, exceeding the German market’s average of 16.7%. However, anticipated revenue growth of 2.4% lags behind the expected 6.1% rate for the broader German market. Investors face a mixed picture as they weigh signs of...
XTRA:HFG
XTRA:HFGConsumer Retailing

HelloFresh (XTRA:HFG): Losses Deepen but 88% Forecast Earnings Growth Sets Up Profitable Turnaround Narrative

HelloFresh (XTRA:HFG) extended its loss-making streak this year, with net losses compounding at an alarming 70.3% annual rate over the past five years and no reported improvement in profitability. Despite these persistent losses and a modest 1.8% revenue growth forecast—well behind the German market’s 6% pace—the company is expected to turn profitable within three years. Forecasted earnings growth is 87.98% per year, a rate well above average. Shares are trading at €7.12, a sharp discount to...
XTRA:1COV
XTRA:1COVChemicals

Covestro (XTRA:1COV) Forecasted to Return to Profitability with 98% Annual Earnings Growth Expected

Covestro (XTRA:1COV) remains in the red, with losses deepening at an annualized rate of 53% over the past five years. Despite that backdrop, the company’s outlook remains compelling for investors: revenue is expected to grow 3.5% per year, while earnings are forecast to bounce back at a rapid 98.16% per year. This positions Covestro on track for profitability within three years. Shares are currently trading at €59.84, below an estimated fair value of €68.78 and lower than peer and sector...
XTRA:LHA
XTRA:LHAAirlines

Lufthansa (XTRA:LHA) Margin Expansion Reinforces Value Narrative Despite Slower Projected Growth

Deutsche Lufthansa (XTRA:LHA) posted an annual earnings growth rate of 68.1% over the past five years, with its net profit margin rising to 4.6% from 3.3% a year earlier. While forward-looking forecasts call for earnings to climb by 3.85% per year and revenue to rise 3.7% annually, both metrics lag behind broader German market expectations. Still, the combination of improved profitability and a Price-to-Earnings ratio of 5.1x, well below industry peers and the global airline average, makes...
XTRA:DWS
XTRA:DWSCapital Markets

DWS Group (XTRA:DWS) Margin Jump Challenges Cautious Forecasts Despite Revenue Decline Outlook

DWS Group GmbH KGaA (XTRA:DWS) just posted annual earnings growth of 35.3%, a sharp jump over its five-year trend of only 1% annual growth. Although net profit margins have climbed from 15.1% to 18.5%, revenue is forecast to decline by 5.9% per year over the next three years, and earnings growth of 6.9% per year is projected to trail the broader German market’s 16.6% average. With the company trading at €55.4 per share, well below a fair value estimate of €94.44, and no major risks on the...
XTRA:TTK
XTRA:TTKCommercial Services

TAKKT (XTRA:TTK) Losses Worsen, Valuation Gap Widens Versus Turnaround Expectations

TAKKT (XTRA:TTK) remains in the red, with losses increasing at an annualized rate of 46.5% over the past five years. Despite slower revenue growth at 3.7% per year compared to the German market’s 6.4%, analysts expect earnings to surge 119.42% per year and predict a return to profitability within three years. With a price-to-sales ratio of 0.3x, trading below peer and industry averages, and a share price of €4.61 still well under fair value estimates of €15.41, the setup highlights a...
XTRA:WAF
XTRA:WAFSemiconductor

Siltronic (XTRA:WAF) Forecasts 102.59% Annual Earnings Growth, Testing Profit Recovery Narratives

Siltronic (XTRA:WAF) reported revenue expected to grow at 7.8% per year, outpacing the German market’s 6.4% rate. While losses have climbed by 20% per year over the past five years and the net profit margin has yet to improve, forecasts call for a dramatic turnaround with earnings projected to jump 102.59% annually. This sets the stage for a return to profitability within three years. Investors are weighing these bold growth expectations and attractive valuation metrics against a recent...
XTRA:DB1
XTRA:DB1Capital Markets

Deutsche Börse (XTRA:DB1) Margin Expansion Reinforces Quality Narrative, Despite Slowing Revenue Outlook

Deutsche Börse (XTRA:DB1) delivered net profit margins of 27.6%, up from 26.8% a year ago. EPS posted 9% growth for the most recent year and a five-year compounded growth rate of 14.3%. Looking ahead, revenue is forecast to decline by 1.3% per year, while EPS is expected to grow at 6.2% per year, trailing the German market’s projected 16.6%. Consistent profit growth, high earnings quality, and reliable dividends continue to anchor investor confidence. However, the prospect of softer revenue...