Green Plains Inc.
GPREBasic MaterialsNASDAQChemicals · Last scanned Jun 1, 2026
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Daily timeframeGreen Plains Inc. produces low-carbon fuels in the United States and internationally. The $1.10B market capitalization puts GPRE squarely in small-cap range for its industry. It operates in two segments, Ethanol Production, and Agribusiness and Energy Services.
Market Cap
$1.10B
Beta
1.24
P/E (TTM)
—
P/E (Fwd)
10.35
EPS (TTM)
$-0.18
EPS (Fwd)
$1.51
ROE
-1.9%
ROA
1.3%
Cash
$95.7M
Total Debt
$558.8M
Free CF
-$4.8M
52W Change
276.7%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
On the balance sheet, GPRE has $95.7M in cash with $558.8M in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. Free cash flow is running at -$4.8M, which bears watching. Negative free cash flow can be acceptable during heavy investment periods but needs to improve over time. ROE of -1.9% points to negative capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. ROA of 1.3% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has pulled back from $3.66B (2022) to $2.09B (2025), a 43% decline worth watching.
Debt significantly exceeds cash reserves, which means the company's financial flexibility could be constrained during economic downturns. The company is burning cash at the operating level, which is not unusual for growth-phase companies but adds risk if it persists. It is important to consider these factors alongside broader market conditions and individual financial goals when reviewing GPRE.