Risk factor
Very high price volatility
Profitability factor
Greatly overvalued vs peers
About
Red Trail Energy, LLC produces and sells fuel grade ethanol, distillers grains, and corn oil in the continental United States. The company offers ethyl alcohol, a fuel component made primarily from corn and various other grains that could be used as an octane enhancer in fuels; an oxygenated fuel additive in reducing ozone and carbon monoxide vehicle emissions; and a non-petroleum-based gasoline substitute. It also offers two forms of distillers grains, which are distillers dried grains and modified distillers grains primarily for the dairy and beef industry; and corn oil for animal feed, industrial uses, and biodiesel production. The company was founded in 2003 and is based in Richardton, North Dakota.
Company Valuation
Based on key historical and expected multiples, the stock is greatly overvalued relative to its peers. In particular, the stock is 'expensive' on EV/EBITDA, overvalued on