XTRA:BAS
XTRA:BASChemicals

Assessing BASF (XTRA:BAS) Valuation After a Steady Recent Share Price Climb

BASF (XTRA:BAS) has been quietly grinding higher this month, and that steady climb is catching investor attention. The stock’s recent gains sit against a mixed multi year track record and improving earnings momentum. See our latest analysis for BASF. At around $44.02, BASF’s recent 1 month share price return of just over 5% hints that sentiment is stabilising. A 1 year total shareholder return of roughly 9% points to gradually rebuilding momentum rather than a sharp rerating. If BASF’s slow...
XTRA:MRK
XTRA:MRKPharmaceuticals

Is Merck KGaA Offering an Opportunity After Recent Share Price Rebound?

If you are wondering whether Merck KGaA is quietly becoming a bargain or just a classic value trap, you are in the right place to unpack what the market might be missing. Despite being down 15.3% year to date and 12.6% over the last year, the stock has bounced about 6.4% in the past month while barely moving over the last week, which suggests sentiment could be starting to shift. That recent move comes as investors refocus on Merck KGaA's diversified exposure to life science tools,...
XTRA:P911
XTRA:P911Auto

Is Porsche Stock Still Attractive After a 20.6% Slide Amid Premium Valuation Concerns?

Wondering if Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche is a bargain hiding in plain sight, or a value trap in the making? Here is a breakdown of where the market might be mispricing this iconic sports car brand. The stock has slipped 0.1% over the last week, bounced about 4.3% in the last month, but is still down 20.6% year to date and 17.2% over the past year, reflecting a cautious shift in sentiment after a tough multi year slide of 44.8%. Recent headlines have focused on the broader auto sector's...
XTRA:VOW3
XTRA:VOW3Auto

Does the Recent Rally and EV Pivot Leave VW Shares Still Attractive in 2025?

Wondering if Volkswagen is still a value play or if the easy money has already been made? Here is a breakdown of what the current share price is really implying, and where the valuation story might be heading next. Volkswagen's share price has been choppy in the short term, down 2.8% over the last week, but it is still up 9.9% over the past month, 19.2% year to date, and 27.1% over the last year, which suggests sentiment has been steadily improving. Recent headlines have focused on...
XTRA:SIE
XTRA:SIEIndustrials

Siemens (XTRA:SIE): Is the Recent Share Price Strength Justified by Its Current Valuation?

Siemens (XTRA:SIE) has quietly outperformed the wider European industrials group this year, and with the share price up roughly 4 % over the past month, investors are asking what is driving the momentum. See our latest analysis for Siemens. That momentum sits on top of a strong backdrop, with a roughly 23 % year to date share price return and multi year total shareholder returns comfortably ahead of many European peers. This suggests investors are leaning into Siemens digital and automation...
DB:NVQ
DB:NVQIT

Exploring Aplicaciones y Tratamiento de Sistemas And 2 Other European Small Caps with Solid Foundations

In the current European market landscape, major stock indexes have shown mixed performance, with Germany's DAX and Italy's FTSE MIB experiencing gains while France's CAC 40 and the UK's FTSE 100 faced declines. Amidst these fluctuations, small-cap stocks can offer unique opportunities for investors due to their potential for growth and resilience in diverse economic conditions. Identifying promising small-cap companies often involves looking at those with solid foundations and strong...
XTRA:CEC
XTRA:CECSpecialty Retail

Ceconomy (XTRA:CEC) Q3: 0.01% Net Margin Weakens Omnichannel Profitability Narrative

Ceconomy (XTRA:CEC) has just put out its FY 2025 third quarter scorecard, posting revenue of €4.8 billion with basic EPS of -€0.24 and net income of -€114 million, while same store sales growth landed at 4.4%. Looking back over recent quarters, the company has seen revenue move from €5.2 billion and EPS of -€0.33 in Q3 2024 to €4.8 billion and EPS of -€0.24 in Q3 2025. Trailing twelve month EPS is sitting close to breakeven at €0.006358 as net profit margin holds around 0.01%. Taken together,...
XTRA:SAP
XTRA:SAPSoftware

SAP (XTRA:SAP) Valuation Check as New AI Cloud Moves and Energy Deals Take Center Stage

SAP (XTRA:SAP) is back in focus after a flurry of AI centric cloud moves, from launching its EU AI Cloud to securing RISE with SAP deals in energy, all while U.S. regulators scrutinize EU digital tax policy. See our latest analysis for SAP. Those AI centric cloud wins and new partnerships come against a tricky backdrop, with the share price down meaningfully on a year to date basis, but a strong three year total shareholder return suggesting long term momentum is still intact. If SAP’s moves...
XTRA:MBG
XTRA:MBGAuto

Is Mercedes-Benz Still Attractively Priced After Its Strong 5 Year Share Price Run?

If you are wondering whether Mercedes-Benz Group is still a value play after its strong run, or if the easy money has already been made, this overview can help you sanity-check the current price against fundamentals. The stock has slipped 1.3% over the last week but is still up 2.4% over the past month, 13.3% year to date and 20.7% over the last year, with a 70.3% gain over five years hinting at a longer term rerating story. Recent headlines have focused on Mercedes-Benz doubling down on...
XTRA:HEN3
XTRA:HEN3Household Products

Does Henkel’s Portfolio Streamlining Make Its Recent Share Price Slump a Potential Opportunity?

If you are wondering whether Henkel KGaA is quietly turning into a value opportunity while the market looks elsewhere, this article will walk you through whether the current price actually makes sense. The stock is up 2.1% over the last week but is roughly flat over the past month and still down 15.3% year to date and 13.0% over the last year. This pattern suggests sentiment has been cautious despite a 14.8% gain over three years. Recent headlines have focused on Henkel's ongoing portfolio...
XTRA:DB1
XTRA:DB1Capital Markets

Is Deutsche Börse Fairly Priced After Recent Gains and Capital Markets Expansion Efforts?

Wondering whether Deutsche Börse is quietly offering value right now, or if the recent noise has already been priced in? Let us unpack what the market is really saying about this stock. Despite a modest 1.1% pullback over the last week, the shares are up 6.6% over the past month, while still sitting slightly negative year to date and over the last 12 months, after a strong 39.2% gain over 3 years and 73.3% over 5 years. Recent coverage has focused on Deutsche Börse's role in European capital...
DB:TNIE
DB:TNIELeisure

Tonies (DB:TNIE) Valuation After Toniebox 2 Launch and New Pokémon Partnership

Tonies (DB:TNIE) just doubled down on its growth story by rolling out the Toniebox 2 and securing a new Pokémon content partnership, initiatives that together aim to deepen engagement and widen its global customer base. See our latest analysis for tonies. Those moves seem to be resonating with investors. The share price is at €9.59 after a strong 90 day share price return of 31.55% and a three year total shareholder return of 75.64%, suggesting momentum is building rather than fading. If...