
What smart money is saying about Rational AG
1 fund in our archive has pitched Rational AG — most recently Guinness European Equity Income in March 2026.
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.
Position history
Between Q1 2026 and Q2 2026, 1 fund letter reported a position in Rational AG, with no move described.
| Quarter | Letters | Bought | Sold | Theses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Q1 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fund activity · 1 position
- June 2026
“RATIONAL, the German professional kitchen manufacturer, delivered solid numbers, with sales up 8% (+11% in like-for-like sales), and confirmed its predicted performance remains on track.”
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- MentionedGuinness European Equity Income FundJune 2026
“RATIONAL, the German professional kitchen manufacturer, delivered solid numbers, with sales up 8% (+11% in like-for-like sales), and confirmed its predicted performance remains on track.”
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Fund coverage · 1 thesis
- Guinness European Equity IncomeMarch 2026
Rational is a professional kitchen equipment maker with operating leverage, growing recurring revenues, aligned ownership, and an attractive valuation.
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