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Carl Zeiss Meditec AG announced in January 2026 that its prior fiscal 2025/26 guidance of around €2.3 billion in revenue and a 12.5% EBITA margin will likely not be achieved, citing uncertainties tied to geopolitics, trade barriers, regulation, and key tender processes. An important nuance is that management linked the guidance review not only to regulatory and tender risks in China but also to the timing of the winter seasonal peak for refractive treatment packs, highlighting how...

If you are wondering whether HelloFresh's current share price lines up with its underlying value, you are not alone. This article is built to unpack exactly that question. Over the last week the stock is up 7.2%. However, the 30 day return is a 0.9% decline and the 1 year return sits at a 48.6% decline, which may change how you think about both risk and opportunity here. These moves sit against a backdrop of ongoing interest in meal kit providers and questions about how sustainable their...

If you are wondering whether Infineon Technologies' current share price offers good value, this article walks through what the numbers are actually saying about the stock. The shares recently closed at €43.42, with returns of 5.7% over 7 days, 18.2% over 30 days, 13.5% year to date, 34.8% over 1 year and 33.8% over 3 years. This performance has put valuation squarely in focus for many investors. Recent coverage has highlighted Infineon Technologies as a key European semiconductor player that...

Recent commentary on strong growth in the silicon EPI wafer market, driven by consumer electronics, automotive uses, and 5G infrastructure, has refocused attention on Siltronic (XTRA:WAF) as a key supplier in this segment. See our latest analysis for Siltronic. Siltronic’s share price has climbed to €55.85, supported by a 1 month share price return of 18.38% and a year to date share price return of 9.51%. Its 1 year total shareholder return of 27.75% contrasts with weaker 3 and 5 year total...

CeoTronics (DB:CEK) has put up a solid H1 2026 scorecard, with total revenue of €34.6 million and basic EPS of €0.49, while trailing twelve month figures show revenue of €68.8 million and EPS of €0.98 backed by 180.9% earnings growth over the past year. The company has seen revenue move from €18.8 million and EPS of €0.27 in H1 2024 to €21.2 million and EPS of €0.10 in H1 2025, before reaching the latest half year levels. This sets a clear context for how the recent jump in earnings has...

In recent days, India has agreed in principle to cut tariffs on select European Union car imports to 40%, down from very high current rates, with further reductions over time, widening access for manufacturers including BMW, Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz, while delaying similar relief for battery electric vehicles. This prospective tariff shift highlights India’s role as a crucial, previously underpenetrated premium auto market for BMW, potentially reshaping its global sales mix and...

Siemens (XTRA:SIE) is collaborating with Snowflake on new energy data and AI solutions for industrial and utility customers. The company has also joined the international CHASSIS consortium focused on automotive chiplet technology and software-defined vehicle platforms. Siemens, trading at around €251.35, sits in the market as an established industrial and technology group with a track record of stock returns that some investors may find material, including a 26.5% return over the past year...

Wondering whether Porsche Automobil Holding at €36.14 is a bargain or a value trap? This article walks through what the current price might be implying about the stock. The share price has been relatively flat over the last week with a 0.1% return, but that sits against a 30 day decline of 8.8%, a year to date decline of 10.7%, and a 3 year decline of 24%. Over the past year, the stock has delivered a modest 1.6% return, which contrasts with a 26.1% decline over five years. These mixed...

Why Deutsche Telekom’s upcoming earnings and buy-back are in focus Deutsche Telekom (XTRA:DTE) is drawing attention as investors position ahead of its 26 February earnings, while a multi million share buy-back and long term fiber rollout plans add extra context to the stock story. See our latest analysis for Deutsche Telekom. At around €27.22 per share, Deutsche Telekom’s recent 7 day share price return of 3.46% contrasts with a slightly weaker 30 day share price return of a 1.73% decline. A...

If you are wondering whether Bayer's share price reflects its true worth today, this article will walk you through what the numbers are actually saying about value. Bayer's stock has recently traded at €45.21, with returns of 5.9% over 7 days, 24.2% over 30 days, 19.0% year to date, and 110.9% over 1 year, while the 3 year and 5 year returns sit at a 15.9% decline and 1.1% decline respectively. Recent news around Bayer has focused on long running legal issues related to legacy products and...

In January 2026, Avanos Medical and Siemens Healthineers announced a co-marketing agreement in the U.S. to promote an integrated ecosystem combining imaging and radiofrequency ablation technologies for outpatient and interventional pain care. This partnership highlights how Siemens Healthineers is aligning its imaging portfolio with shifting pain management procedures toward outpatient settings, aiming to improve workflow and consistency for ambulatory surgery centers and interventional pain...

SAP (XTRA:SAP) is back in focus after fresh industry recognition and new S/4HANA Cloud wins, including ADS TEC Energy’s public cloud rollout and Syngenta’s AI focused partnership, reinforced by recent commentary on SAP’s cloud driven growth. See our latest analysis for SAP. Even with fresh AI partnerships and S/4HANA Cloud wins in the headlines, SAP’s €195.54 share price sits below recent highs, with a 30 day share price return of 5.85% decline and a 1 year total shareholder return of 24.86%...

India’s recent move to cut import tariffs on select European Union cars to 40%, with plans for further phased reductions under a proposed free trade pact, could materially ease market access for manufacturers such as Mercedes-Benz. Because European brands currently account for less than 4% of India’s passenger car market, lower tariffs may meaningfully alter competitive positioning and product mix decisions for Mercedes-Benz as it reassesses the opportunity in one of the world’s largest auto...

On 21 January 2026, CS Diagnostics Corp. announced that DHL, part of Deutsche Post, was selected to handle bulk and institutional shipments for the global rollout of its MEDUSA SDP diagnostics product across multiple B2B and B2C channels. This logistics partnership places DHL at the center of MEDUSA SDP’s international fulfillment network, underscoring its role in complex, healthcare-focused supply chains. Next, we’ll examine how DHL’s selection as the global logistics partner for MEDUSA SDP...

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Delivery update and why it matters for Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche (XTRA:P911) Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche (XTRA:P911) recently reported full year 2025 delivery results, with worldwide deliveries at 279,449 vehicles compared with 310,718 a year earlier. This is a key data point many investors watch closely. See our latest analysis for Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche. The delivery update appears to have weighed on sentiment. The latest share price is €41.98, with a 30 day share price return of a 7.35%...

Aroundtown (XTRA:AT1) has kicked off 2026 with a share buyback programme of up to €250 million, following what management describes as strong 2025 operations, improved financial stability and successful asset disposals. See our latest analysis for Aroundtown. The buyback news arrives after a mixed year for investors, with a 1-year total shareholder return decline of 3.85% and a 5-year total shareholder return decline of 50.42%. Recent share price returns of 3.76% over 7 days and 1.30% year to...

In January 2026, Redcare Pharmacy reported that German digital health agency gematik’s draft PoPP specifications will allow its Shop Apotheke app to keep supporting smooth, PIN-less e-prescription redemption as part of a broader telematics infrastructure modernization. The draft rules not only preserve Redcare’s existing digital workflow but also open the door to more flexible, software-based authentication and potential digital ID use, strengthening its position in remote and digital...

Why Beiersdorf’s new Hansaplast products matter for investors Beiersdorf (XTRA:BEI) has launched two invisible plaster formats under its Hansaplast, Elastoplast and CURITAS brands, supported by a digital educational campaign designed to influence everyday wound care habits and increase brand engagement. See our latest analysis for Beiersdorf. Beiersdorf’s new Hansaplast formats land at a time when the share price is €96.74, with a 30-day share price return of 4.43% and year-to-date gain of...

Why Lufthansa’s renewed PROS partnership matters for the stock Deutsche Lufthansa (XTRA:LHA) has renewed its long running partnership with PROS Holdings, focusing on revenue management, real time dynamic pricing and new forecasting tools to refine how it prices and structures offers for travelers. For you as an investor, this agreement is mainly about Lufthansa’s attempt to use software and data to support revenue optimization and commercial agility, rather than about aircraft orders or...

If you are wondering whether thyssenkrupp at €11.08 still offers value after a strong run, this article walks through what the current price really implies. The stock has posted returns of 10.7% over the last 7 days, 21.4% over 30 days, 14.0% year to date, 224.0% over 1 year and 122.2% over 3 years. This means the recent share price profile is very different to 5 years ago when the return stood at 60.7%. Recent headlines have focused on thyssenkrupp's ongoing transformation efforts and...

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It's not a stretch to say that NORMA Group SE's ( ETR:NOEJ ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.4x right now seems...