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Gevo Inc(GEVO)

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1-STAR RATING
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$1.4
09/25/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for GEVO

09/25/2026: GEVO (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Gevo Inc is an early-stage company focused on producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) through its proprietary alcohol-to-jet technology. Its main business strength lies in its secured long-term off-take agreements with major airlines, which provide a clear commercial pathway. The company's primary opportunity is the global transition toward net-zero aviation, creating significant demand for low-carbon fuels. However, it faces substantial risks, including the need for massive capital investment, potential for construction delays, and intense competition from larger energy players. Given its lack of consistent profitability and capital-intensive nature, it is a speculative stock that likely suits growth-oriented investors who can tolerate high volatility and monitor project execution closely.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitGevo offers exposure to the high-growth SAF market but faces significant execution risks regarding full-scale commercialization.
Momentum investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveThe stock often reacts strongly to strategic partnerships and regulatory news, making it suitable when positive momentum is present.
Value investorWeak fitGevo lacks the earnings and cash flow stability required for traditional value-based investment strategies.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company is in an early-stage development phase and does not pay dividends.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh volatility and operational uncertainty make this stock unsuitable for conservative, low-risk portfolios.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock's high beta means it experiences significant price swings based on market sentiment and sector news.
Valuation riskHighValuations are often speculative, dependent on the successful future completion of large-scale production facilities.
Competition risk (SAF and biofuels)HighGevo faces competition from much larger entities with established production infrastructure and deeper capital resources.
Business qualityMediumWhile the technology is proprietary, the business model is still proving its ability to scale and generate consistent profit.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThe company does not provide income through dividends.
Execution riskHighThe primary risk remains the successful construction and operational ramp-up of the Net-Zero 1 project.

Price Behavior

Steep Decline
PRICE PATH

Steep Decline

The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.

Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 43.2%
Avg. Invested days 27
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
GEVO receives a 3-star rating, supported by available scored pillars. The rating is constrained by soft unit economics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
GEVO has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with soft financial health, strong growth momentum, and moderate ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+57.0%) and strong revenue growth (+849.3%) are partially offset by soft cash generation (FCF margin -27.1%), soft profitability (net margin -21.1%), modest insider ownership of 4.50%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
GEVO's financial health is supported by moderate efficiency, including operating-expense and cost-of-revenue discipline (opex 42.0% of revenue). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 2-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Revenue growth is GEVO's strongest growth driver at +849.3% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). Earnings growth (+57.0%, strong) and free-cash-flow growth (+59.9%, strong) are also constructive, though not equally high across every growth measure.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 38.7% and approximately 92.0% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 4.50% provides only moderate management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 7.01%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 4.10%
State Street Corp 3.67%
Geode Capital Management, LLC 2.38%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 2.06%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
GEVO generates approximately $302 of gross profit, $-117 of operating income, and $-271 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Strong cash conversion and healthy margins support the rating, although capital efficiency remains below the highest tier.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 0.00%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
GEVO has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Small / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 346.13M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 5.17
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 5.17
Volume (30-day avg) 2.6M shares
Beta 1.05
52 Weeks Range 1.37 - 2.97
Updated Date 09/27/2026
52 Weeks Range 1.37 - 2.97
Updated Date 09/27/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.9

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Fuel Production and LicensingSale of sustainable aviation fuel, renewable isobutanol, and related technology licensing fees.Gevo makes money by selling advanced renewable fuels and licensing its technology to others in the energy sector.
Geographic ExposurePrimarily North American operations with a focus on US-based production projects.The company's primary focus and regulatory benefits are centered on the United States market.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 472.28M
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.95
Enterprise Value 472.28M
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.95
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.66
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 28.26
Shares Outstanding 247.24M
Shares Floating 227.57M
Shares Outstanding 247.24M
Shares Floating 227.57M
Percent Insiders 4.5
Percent Institutions 38.69

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Financial Metrics

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Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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About Gevo Inc

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquarters Englewood, CO, United States
IPO Launch date 2011-02-09
CEO, President & Director Dr. Paul D. Bloom
Sector Basic Materials
Industry Specialty Chemicals
Full time employees 151
Full time employees 151

Gevo, Inc. operates as a carbon abatement company. It operates in four segments: Gevo, GevoFuels, GevoRNG, and GevoND. The company offers sustainable aviation fuel, motor fuels, and chemicals and materials; certain specialty fuels, on-road fuels, and certain products for the food chain comprising protein and feeds; hydrocarbons for gasoline, racing fuel blend stocks, and diesel fuel; ethylene and butenes; plastics and materials; and renewable natural gas, isobutanol, and isooctane. It is also involved in development, construction, and operation of Alcohol-to-Jet projects; provision of GevoRNG, a project which leverages anaerobic digestion technology to capture and convert methane emissions into renewable natural gas; and operates Verity platform that tracks, measures, and verifies various attributes throughout the supply chain. In addition, it offers products manufactured by ethanol plant, including ethanol and distillers grains. The company was formerly known as Methanotech, Inc. and changed its name to Gevo, Inc. in March 2006. Gevo, Inc. was incorporated in 2005 and is headquartered in Englewood, Colorado.