Risk factor
Negligible price volatility
Profitability factor
Very strong margins and returns
About
Headquartered in Landsberg am Lech, Germany, Rational AG, established in 1973, is a global leader in the development, manufacture, and distribution of advanced professional cooking appliances for commercial kitchens. Its innovative product portfolio features the iCombi Pro and iCombi Classic, intelligent combi-steamers accompanied by dedicated care solutions, as well as the iVario, a versatile cooking system designed for liquid-based preparation or direct contact heating. Furthermore, the company provides ConnectedCooking, an online platform to optimize kitchen operations. Beyond these core systems, Rational also supplies a full range of accessories, spare components, and comprehensive services for its equipment. The company caters to a broad spectrum of clients, encompassing hospitality venues like restaurants and hotels, alongside various communal and institutional food service providers such as corporate canteens, hospitals, schools, universities, military facilities, prisons, and retirement homes. Its reach also extends to quick-service establishments, catering companies, supermarkets, bakeries, butcher shops, petrol stations, and food delivery services. These sophisticated culinary solutions are brought to market through a network of independent sales partners.
Company Valuation
Considering past and projected metrics, the stock is 'expensive' compared to its peers. In particular, the stock is reasonably priced on P/E, of fair value on EV/EBITDA,
Target Price
The average target price of RAA.DE is 777 and suggests 23.9% upside potential. Usually, this means a BUY recommendation among investment firms, or a recommendation to inc