AU · rank #6 · 2026-07-22
SZG
XETRA · EUR · $3.39B (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Composite score Z-score blend of all factors below. | 1.850 |
|---|---|
| EPS revisions (30d) Change in consensus EPS estimate over the past 30 days ($/share). | +$0.90 |
| Net revisions (30d) Number of analysts revising upward minus downward. | 1 |
| Insider signal (90d) | — |
| Analyst upside Consensus target $67.06 | +21.9% |
| Momentum acceleration 3-month minus 12-month momentum. | -25.80% |
| Analyst rating 5 = Strong Buy, 1 = Strong Sell. | 4.22 |
| Gross margin TTM | +35.4% |
| 52w high | $67.60 |
| Market cap (USD) | $3.39B |
The AI research card
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Summary
Salzgitter AG is a leading German steelmaker with integrated steel production, trading, and technology units, supplemented by a significant stake in copper producer Aurubis.
Rationale
The model's 21.9% analyst upside and 100% revision agreement are strongly validated by Salzgitter's sharp Q1 2026 earnings turnaround and subsequent upward revision to full-year guidance [1].
Material risks
- 1High earnings volatility linked to external Aurubis investment performance and non-operational exchangeable bond valuation fluctuations rather than pure steel demand [1, 2].
- 2Severe cyclicality in European spot steel pricing and raw material costs that could quickly offset the cost-reduction benefits of the P28 performance program [1, 2].
AI verdict council
Each pick is reviewed independently by 3 models before any order. 2 of 3 voted to proceed.