Specialized Thermal-processing CapabilitiesIBU-tec’s core thermal processing and scale-up expertise is a durable competitive asset: industrial furnace technology and process know-how enable bespoke inorganic materials production and technical lock-in with customers, supporting long-term service demand and higher switching costs.

Contract Manufacturing And Development Revenue MixA dual revenue model of product sales plus paid development/contract manufacturing supports recurring and fee-based income streams. Converting development projects into production contracts and higher furnace utilization creates durable revenue visibility and scale benefits over the coming months.

Improved Leverage ManagementAn improving debt-to-equity ratio signals more conservative leverage and better creditor confidence, enhancing financial flexibility. This structural improvement reduces refinancing risk and supports capex or working-capital needs over a 2–6 month horizon without immediate solvency pressure.

Bears Say

Steep Revenue DeclineA >50% revenue contraction is a structural red flag: it undermines scale economics, reduces fixed-cost absorption, and weakens bargaining power with suppliers and customers. Persistent top-line shrinkage strains margins and limits the firm’s ability to stabilize operations within months.

Sustained Losses And Margin CompressionReporting negative net income and compressed gross margins reflects structural profitability issues, likely from cost pressures or lower-priced volumes. Ongoing losses deplete equity, constrain reinvestment, and increase reliance on external funding, impairing medium-term strategic options.

Negative Free Cash Flow Due To High CapexPersistent negative free cash flow driven by heavy capex creates a recurring funding requirement. Over several months this can force dilution, higher leverage, or curtailed investment in commercial initiatives, weakening growth execution and operational resilience if not addressed.

IBU FAQ

What was IBU-tec advanced materials AG’s price range in the past 12 months?

IBU-tec advanced materials AG lowest stock price was €5.32 and its highest was €27.40 in the past 12 months.

What is IBU-tec advanced materials AG’s market cap?

IBU-tec advanced materials AG’s market cap is €74.81M.

When is IBU-tec advanced materials AG’s upcoming earnings report date?

IBU-tec advanced materials AG’s upcoming earnings report date is Mar 18, 2026 which is in 28 days.

How were IBU-tec advanced materials AG’s earnings last quarter?

IBU-tec advanced materials AG released its earnings results on Aug 27, 2025. The company reported -€0.131 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -€0.131.

Is IBU-tec advanced materials AG overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts IBU-tec advanced materials AG’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

Does IBU-tec advanced materials AG pay dividends?

IBU-tec advanced materials AG pays a Notavailable dividend of €0.04 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on IBU-tec advanced materials AG dividends here

What is IBU-tec advanced materials AG’s EPS estimate?

IBU-tec advanced materials AG’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does IBU-tec advanced materials AG have?

IBU-tec advanced materials AG has 4,750,000 shares outstanding.

What happened to IBU-tec advanced materials AG’s price movement after its last earnings report?

IBU-tec advanced materials AG reported an EPS of -€0.131 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.448%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of IBU-tec advanced materials AG?

Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:IBU

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IBU-tec advanced materials AG Stock Smart Score

Outperform

Technicals

Fundamentals

Return on Equity

-5.32%

Trailing 12-Months

Asset Growth

-10.53%

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Company Description

IBU-tec advanced materials AG

IBU-tec advanced materials AG engages in the testing, development, and production of materials for chemical industry worldwide. It offers materials development and analytics; trails and scale-up; tolling; and consulting, engineering, and process optimization services. The company also provides contract manufacturing services. IBU-tec advanced materials AG was founded in 1885 and is headquartered in Weimar, Germany.