CropEnergies AG (HAM:CE2) GF Value Rank: 9 (As of Jul. 14, 2026) — 80% Above Median

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HAM:CE2 CropEnergies AG HAM:CE2
71 GF Score
Price €13.90
GF Value €14.56
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is CropEnergies AG GF Value Rank?

CropEnergies AG HAM:CE2 -0.71% 71 GF Value Rank is 9 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 80% above its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates HAM:CE2 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €14.56 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

CropEnergies AG has the GF Value Rank of 9.

GF Value Rank evaluates the exclusive GuruFocus valuation and performance of a stock, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. It is determined by the price-to-GF-Value (P/GF Value) ratio, a proprietary metric calculated based on historical multiples along with an adjustment factor based on a company's past returns and growth and future estimates of the business' performance.

GuruFocus found that for valuation, we cannot simply give stocks a better GF Value rank simply because they have a lower P/GF Value ratio. Backtesting shows that over the long term, the two worst-performing groups are the most expensive group (with the highest P/GF Value ratio) and the least expensive group (with the lowest P/GF Value ratio).

We can understand why the most expensive group underperforms. We were initially puzzled by the underperformance of the least expensive group, but we realized there is a reason why some stocks are super cheap. If they look too undervalued, it is often because the businesses behind them are poor quality. The market realized this and gave them low valuations. In a way, the market is efficient.

After multiple backtesting analyses, we granted the stocks in third-cheapest percentile the highest GF Value rank, as they have performed the best over a full market cycle. Stock performance is actually not as sensitive to valuation as it is to growth and profitability. On average, the companies in the 20%-50% valuation groups have similar performances. Therefore, we should avoid the most expensive and the least expensive stocks. We can be more tolerant of valuation.

A higher score indicates a stock with a relatively low valuation and substantial potential for outperformance. Conversely, a lower score often reflects stocks that are either highly overvalued or deeply undervalued, both of which tend to underperform.

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CropEnergies AG GF Value Rank Related Terms


HAM:CE2 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: GF Value Rank Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, CropEnergies AG's GF Value Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Value Rank data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


CropEnergies AG GF Value Rank vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, CropEnergies AG's GF Value Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CropEnergies AG's GF Value Rank falls into.


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What does a GF Value Rank of 9 mean?
CropEnergies AG (HAM:CE2) has a GF Value Rank of 9 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on CropEnergies AG and its competitors. This is 80% above median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, CropEnergies AG's GF Value Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00.
Is CropEnergies AG's GF Value Rank too high?
CropEnergies AG's current GF Value Rank of 9 is 80% above median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, CropEnergies AG has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CropEnergies AG's GF Value Rank compare to LIN and SHW?
CropEnergies AG's GF Value Rank of 9 can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. Historically, CropEnergies AG's own GF Value Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good GF Value Rank for a Chemicals company?
A good GF Value Rank depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, GF Value Rank should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high GF Value Rank mean?
A high GF Value Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on CropEnergies AG and its competitors. CropEnergies AG's current GF Value Rank is 9, which is 80% above median its own 10-year median of 5.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CropEnergies AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CropEnergies AG (HAM:CE2) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €14.56, compared to a current price of €13.90 — trading 4.5% below its estimated fair value. The current GF Value Rank is 9, which is 80% above median its 10-year median of 5.00. CropEnergies AG's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is GF Value Rank calculated?
GF Value Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CropEnergies AG (HAM:CE2), the current GF Value Rank is 9 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is CropEnergies AG (HAM:CE2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CropEnergies AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €13.90 is trading 4.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €14.56. GuruFocus considers CropEnergies AG to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for HAM:CE2:

  • GF Value Rank: 9 (80% above median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • GF Value™: €14.56 vs. price of €13.90 (4.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:CE2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


CropEnergies AG Business Description

Address Maximilianstrasse 10, Mannheim, BW, DEU, D-68165
CropEnergies AG is a German company which manufactures bioethanol for the fuel sector from cereals and sugar beet. The company also produces various food and animal feed products such as ProtiWanze, a liquid protein animal feed for feeding ruminants and pigs, as well as a high-grade dry stillage protein animal feed. In addition, it produces neutral alcohol for the beverage, food, cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries, as well as for industrial applications, such as the production of windscreen washer fluid and disinfectants.
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