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XTRA:EVK
XTRA:EVKChemicals

Evonik Industries (XTRA:EVK) Margin Rebound Challenges Cautious Earnings Narratives

Evonik Industries (XTRA:EVK) closed FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of €3.4b and EPS of €0.15, while trailing twelve month EPS stood at €1.36 on revenue of €14.1b, giving investors a clear snapshot of the current earnings run rate. Over recent periods, revenue has moved from €3.6b in Q4 2024 to €3.4b in Q4 2025, with quarterly EPS swinging from a loss of €0.33 per share in Q4 2024 to a profit of €0.15 in Q4 2025. This frames a year that mixed a weaker top line with a visibly different...
XTRA:NVM
XTRA:NVMAuto Components

Novem Group (XTRA:NVM) Margin Dip Tests Recent Earnings Improvement Narrative

Novem Group (XTRA:NVM) has put a softer Q3 2026 on the table, with revenue of €118.8 million and a small net loss of €1 million, translating into basic EPS of €0.02 loss for the quarter. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from €124 million in Q3 2025 to €137.964 million in Q4 2025, then to €128.9 million in Q1 2026 and €125.576 million in Q2 2026, while EPS has swung between a €0.06 loss and €0.36. This sets up a story of fluctuating profitability. For investors, the key question now...
XTRA:SHL
XTRA:SHLMedical Equipment

Siemens Healthineers (XTRA:SHL) Margin Improvement Reinforces Cautious Bullish Narratives

Siemens Healthineers (XTRA:SHL) opened fiscal Q1 2026 with revenue of €5.4b and basic EPS of €0.40, setting the tone for how its profitability story is evolving after a period of steady earnings growth. Over the past year, the company has seen revenue move from €5.5b in Q1 2025 to €5.4b this quarter, while basic EPS shifted from €0.42 to €0.40, against a backdrop of 6.8% earnings growth and a net profit margin that improved from 8.8% to 9.1%. This puts the focus squarely on how sustainably it...
XTRA:LHA
XTRA:LHAAirlines

A Look At Lufthansa’s (XTRA:LHA) Valuation As Seasonal Demand And Earnings Anticipation Lift Interest

What is moving Deutsche Lufthansa stock today? Deutsche Lufthansa (XTRA:LHA) is drawing fresh attention as traders react to strong seasonal passenger demand, solid cargo activity, and growing interest ahead of the 6 March 2026 earnings announcement. See our latest analysis for Deutsche Lufthansa. The recent 2.54% 1 day share price return and 5.89% 7 day share price return fit into a stronger pattern, with a 26.68% 90 day share price return and 44.53% 1 year total shareholder return. These...
XTRA:WAF
XTRA:WAFSemiconductor

Siltronic Cautious 2026 Outlook Puts Plant Closure And Valuation In Focus

Siltronic issued a cautious outlook for 2026, citing ongoing market pressures, pricing headwinds and currency effects. The company plans to close a major fabrication plant as part of a broader effort to manage costs and investment levels. This update follows management indicating that internal targets for 2025 have been exceeded despite the tougher setup for 2026. For investors watching XTRA:WAF, the update lands after a mixed share price pattern. The stock is at €52.15, with a 26.9% gain...
XTRA:DHL
XTRA:DHLLogistics

Is Deutsche Post (XTRA:DHL) Pricing Lagging Its Strong 1 Year Share Performance

If you are wondering whether Deutsche Post shares still offer value at current levels, this article will walk through what the numbers say about the stock's pricing. The share price recently closed at €49.56, with returns of 4.7% over the past week, 2.6% over the past month, 5.6% year to date, 49.7% over 1 year, 39.4% over 3 years and 42.8% over 5 years. This gives useful context before weighing up valuation. Recent coverage has focused on Deutsche Post's position in global logistics and...
XTRA:1SXP
XTRA:1SXPLife Sciences

A Look At SCHOTT Pharma (XTRA:1SXP) Valuation After AGM Approval Of €0.18 Dividend

SCHOTT Pharma KGaA (XTRA:1SXP) has just held its Annual General Meeting, where shareholders approved a dividend of €0.18 per share, equal to 18% of consolidated net income, putting the payout policy in focus. See our latest analysis for SCHOTT Pharma KGaA. The AGM dividend decision comes after a weaker share price run, with a 90 day share price return of a 21.11% decline and a 1 year total shareholder return of a 40.24% loss, suggesting momentum has been fading even as the company continues...
XTRA:DBK
XTRA:DBKCapital Markets

Is Deutsche Bank (XTRA:DBK) Pricing Reflect Its Recent Share Price Pullback?

If you are wondering whether Deutsche Bank's share price still reflects fair value after its long run, you are not alone. That is exactly what this article aims to unpack. The stock last closed at €31.28, after a 6.1% decline over the past week and a 5.2% decline over the past month, while the 1 year return sits at 72.9% and the 3 year return is very large, around 3x. Recent attention on large European banks, including Deutsche Bank, has focused on how they are positioned within the wider...
XTRA:EOAN
XTRA:EOANIntegrated Utilities

Is It Too Late To Consider E.ON (XTRA:EOAN) After Its 58% One Year Rally?

Wondering whether E.ON is still good value after its recent run, or if you might be looking at a price that already reflects the story. E.ON's share price recently closed at €17.71, with returns of 6.1% over the last 30 days, 7.6% year to date and 57.9% over the past year. That performance will naturally prompt questions about growth potential and changing risk perceptions. These moves sit against a backdrop of ongoing interest in European utilities and energy infrastructure, as investors...
XTRA:HLAG
XTRA:HLAGShipping

Assessing Hapag-Lloyd (XTRA:HLAG) Valuation After Recent Share Price Moves And Conflicting Fair Value Signals

Why Hapag-Lloyd Is On Investors’ Radar Today Hapag-Lloyd (XTRA:HLAG) has been drawing attention after recent share price moves, with the stock up about 0.7% over the past day but showing a 1.6% decline over the past month. See our latest analysis for Hapag-Lloyd. The latest share price of €120.0 comes after a modest 1-day share price return of 0.67%. However, the 1-year total shareholder return of a 9.32% decline and 3-year total shareholder return of a 33.90% decline point to fading...
XTRA:SRT3
XTRA:SRT3Life Sciences

Is Sartorius (XTRA:SRT3) Offering Opportunity After Years Of Share Price Weakness?

If you are wondering whether Sartorius at €241.80 is a bargain or a value trap, you are in the right place for a clear look at what the market might be pricing in. The share price has been relatively muted over the last week with a 0.3% return, while the 30 day, year to date and 1 year returns of 8.7%, 2.4% and 5.3% declines show that many holders have already sat through a rough patch, especially when you factor in the 44.5% and 48.5% declines over 3 and 5 years. Recent coverage has focused...
XTRA:FRA
XTRA:FRAInfrastructure

Fraport (XTRA:FRA) Valuation Check As Frankfurt Airport Accolade And Terminal 3 Progress Draw Attention

Fraport (XTRA:FRA) is back in focus after Frankfurt Airport ranked sixteenth among the 50 Best Airports in the World for 2026. With Terminal 3 and long term sustainability targets now shaping investor attention, the company is drawing renewed interest. See our latest analysis for Fraport. The recent recognition for Frankfurt Airport and anticipation around Terminal 3 are arriving at a time when momentum in Fraport's shares is already strong, with a 30 day share price return of 11.9% and a...
XTRA:HEN3
XTRA:HEN3Household Products

Henkel Acquisition Of Stahl Raises Questions On Earnings Mix And Valuation

Henkel KGaA has agreed to acquire Stahl, a global provider of specialty coatings for flexible materials, from Wendel. The transaction adds a coatings focused business to Henkel's portfolio in specialty materials. Investors in XTRA:HEN3 may view the deal as relevant for Henkel's positioning in higher value industrial applications. Henkel KGaA, traded as XTRA:HEN3, is entering this transaction with its shares at €79.12. The stock is up 8.4% over the past week, 14.0% over the past month, and...
XTRA:DEZ
XTRA:DEZMachinery

European Market Insights: 3 Stocks That Might Be Trading Below Estimated Value

As the eurozone continues its modest recovery with strengthened consumer and business confidence, the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index has shown resilience, ending slightly higher despite mixed performances among major stock indexes. In this environment of cautious optimism and geopolitical uncertainties, identifying stocks that may be trading below their estimated value can offer potential opportunities for investors seeking to capitalize on market inefficiencies.
XTRA:SAP
XTRA:SAPSoftware

Is There An Opportunity In SAP (XTRA:SAP) After Recent Share Price Weakness?

If you are wondering whether SAP's current share price reflects its true value, you are not alone; many investors are asking the same question right now. SAP last closed at €170.48, with returns of 3.6% over 7 days, a 15.6% decline over 30 days and year to date, and a 37.1% decline over 1 year, while the 3 and 5 year returns sit at 59.1% and 69.0% respectively. Recent headlines around SAP have focused on its role as one of Europe's largest software names, ongoing product investments and its...
XTRA:M8G
XTRA:M8GMedia

A Look At Verve Group (XTRA:M8G) Valuation After New 2026 Revenue Guidance Update

Verve Group (XTRA:M8G) has moved into focus after issuing 2026 earnings guidance, projecting revenue between €680 million and €730 million, alongside plans to present at Oppenheimer’s 11th Annual Emerging Growth Conference on 3 February 2026. See our latest analysis for Verve Group. The new 2026 guidance and upcoming conference appearance come after a sharp share price reset, with a 30 day share price return of 30.4% and a 1 year total shareholder return decline of 64.1%, suggesting sentiment...
XTRA:BAYN
XTRA:BAYNPharmaceuticals

Is Bayer (XTRA:BAYN) Still Attractively Priced After Addressing Legacy Issues?

If you are wondering whether Bayer's share price still reflects its underlying worth after a strong run, you are not alone. The stock recently closed at €44.82, with returns of 1.8% over the last 7 days, 17.8% over 30 days, 17.9% year to date and 112.2% over the past year, set against 3 year and 5 year returns of 22.1% decline and 6.5% decline respectively. Recent news coverage has focused on Bayer's ongoing efforts to address its legacy issues and reposition its pharmaceutical and crop...
XTRA:SIE
XTRA:SIEIndustrials

Is It Time To Reassess Siemens (XTRA:SIE) After Its Strong Multi Year Share Price Run?

If you are wondering whether Siemens is still reasonably priced after its recent run, this article explains what the current share price could be implying about value. Over the last year the stock has returned 20.3%, on top of 77.3% over 3 years and 106.0% over 5 years. However, the shorter term picture includes a 4.5% decline over 7 days and a 1.2% decline over 30 days, with the shares at €244.55 at the last close and up 1.4% year to date. These mixed short term moves come alongside ongoing...
XTRA:BAS
XTRA:BASChemicals

A Look At BASF (XTRA:BAS) Valuation After Recent Share Price Strength

BASF (XTRA:BAS) is back in focus after recent share price moves. This invites a closer look at how its current valuation lines up with its size, earnings profile and broader total return record. See our latest analysis for BASF. Recent trading has been firm, with a 7 day share price return of 6.83% and a 30 day gain of 9.50% at a latest share price of €49.1. However, the 1 year total shareholder return of 6.97% and 5 year total shareholder return of 0.04% suggest momentum has been relatively...