(GPRE) Green Plains Renewable - Ratings and Ratios

Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRE) is a leading producer of low-carbon fuels, operating across the United States and international markets. The company is divided into two primary business segments: Ethanol Production and Agribusiness & Energy Services. The Ethanol Production segment focuses on the manufacturing, storage, and distribution of ethanol, distiller grains, ultra-high protein products, and renewable corn oil. The Agribusiness & Energy Services segment handles grain procurement, commodity marketing, and ethanol marketing for third-party producers. It also engages in trading ethanol, distiller grains, renewable corn oil, grain, natural gas, and other commodities. Additionally, this segment provides grain drying and storage solutions to producers. Formerly known as Green Plains Renewable Energy, Inc., the company rebranded to Green Plains Inc. in May 2014. Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, Green Plains Inc. was established in 2004.

From a technical perspective, GPRE is currently trading at $5.78 with a 20-day average volume of 2,243,045 shares. The stocks short-term moving averages (SMA 20: $7.01, SMA 50: $8.58) and long-term SMA 200 ($12.79) indicate a downward trend. The Average True Range (ATR) of $0.55 reflects moderate volatility. On the fundamental side, the company has a market capitalization of $400.03 million, with a forward P/E ratio of 61.73, suggesting high expectations for future earnings. The price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 0.46 indicates undervaluation relative to book value, while the price-to-sales (P/S) ratio of 0.16 points to a low valuation relative to revenue. However, the return on equity (RoE) of -9.53% highlights current profitability challenges.

Over the next three months, GPRE is expected to face headwinds due to its declining SMA trend, which suggests bearish momentum. The significant gap between the current price and the SMA 200 indicates potential resistance at higher levels. However, the low P/S ratio and undervalued P/B ratio could attract value investors. The forward P/E of 61.73 suggests expectations of improved earnings, but this will depend on the companys ability to address its negative RoE and improve profitability. The ATR of 0.55 indicates manageable volatility, but the stocks direction will likely be influenced by broader market trends in the energy sector and the companys ability to navigate its debt obligations and operational inefficiencies.