Carbios is a cleantech company, focused on developing enzymatic bioprocesses for the recycling of plastic wastes and their biodegradation. Its technological lead and first-class ecosystem should see its technology being adopted widely as key milestones are crossed.
Unique proprietary enzymes
Carbios'' enzymes allow for 100% yield recycling for all forms of PET plastics without the need for extensive sorting in undemanding industrial conditions (water-based process, low temperature and atmospheric conditions). It can be done endlessly in fully-closed loops. This is currently unique.
Differentiated player in a highly competitive environment
Carbios'' technology overcomes mechanical recycling''s limits. Compared to other chemical recycling technologies, Carbios'' strengths are evident: cleaner, safer and easier. Fully patented, praised by the scientific community and endorsed by a consortium of first-class CPG companies, adoption should follow as key milestones are reached (demonstration plant under construction).
Under-supplied market driven by a powerful trio: governments, consumers and brands
Tighter regulations, rising consumer awareness and growing brand commitments are all pointing toward a drastic expansion of the rPET market. By 2025, demand from Carbios'' brand owner consortium alone should exceed rPET market capacities by 50%.
IP licensing model pointing to robust profitability
Carbios has virtually no revenues today. Clinching license deals and re-selling enzymes (JDA in place with Novozymes) as a consumable should allow Carbios to achieve sales of more than EUR280m by 2030 with an EBITA margin over 40%. This would imply a 2.3% global market share.
Valuation range of EUR28 to EUR54
Our valuation range is derived from a DCF and two key inputs (enzyme selling prices and installed capacity). Risks include access to and price of PET waste, execution, competition and cash burn.
04 Jan 2021
Enabling the PET circular economy revolution


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Enabling the PET circular economy revolution
Carbios SA (ALCRB:PAR) | 0 0 0.3% | Mkt Cap: 36.5m
- Published:
04 Jan 2021 -
Author:
Gelebart Laurent LG -
Pages:
45 -
Carbios is a cleantech company, focused on developing enzymatic bioprocesses for the recycling of plastic wastes and their biodegradation. Its technological lead and first-class ecosystem should see its technology being adopted widely as key milestones are crossed.
Unique proprietary enzymes
Carbios'' enzymes allow for 100% yield recycling for all forms of PET plastics without the need for extensive sorting in undemanding industrial conditions (water-based process, low temperature and atmospheric conditions). It can be done endlessly in fully-closed loops. This is currently unique.
Differentiated player in a highly competitive environment
Carbios'' technology overcomes mechanical recycling''s limits. Compared to other chemical recycling technologies, Carbios'' strengths are evident: cleaner, safer and easier. Fully patented, praised by the scientific community and endorsed by a consortium of first-class CPG companies, adoption should follow as key milestones are reached (demonstration plant under construction).
Under-supplied market driven by a powerful trio: governments, consumers and brands
Tighter regulations, rising consumer awareness and growing brand commitments are all pointing toward a drastic expansion of the rPET market. By 2025, demand from Carbios'' brand owner consortium alone should exceed rPET market capacities by 50%.
IP licensing model pointing to robust profitability
Carbios has virtually no revenues today. Clinching license deals and re-selling enzymes (JDA in place with Novozymes) as a consumable should allow Carbios to achieve sales of more than EUR280m by 2030 with an EBITA margin over 40%. This would imply a 2.3% global market share.
Valuation range of EUR28 to EUR54
Our valuation range is derived from a DCF and two key inputs (enzyme selling prices and installed capacity). Risks include access to and price of PET waste, execution, competition and cash burn.