← Analyst Upside

AU · rank #17 · 2026-10-19

MRN

PARIS · EUR · $1.09B (USD)

SignalBuy1.2strength 1.2 / 10
verdict · PROCEED

The exact numbers the algorithm saw.

Factor scores and the inputs behind this pick.
Composite score
Z-score blend of all factors below.
0.434
EPS revisions (30d)
Change in consensus EPS estimate over the past 30 days ($/share).
+$0.00
Net revisions (30d)
Number of analysts revising upward minus downward.
5
Insider signal (90d)—
Analyst upside
Consensus target $47.20
+18.0%
Momentum acceleration
3-month minus 12-month momentum.
-4.99%
Analyst rating
5 = Strong Buy, 1 = Strong Sell.
4.60
Gross margin TTM+29.9%
52w high$44.38
Market cap (USD)$1.09B

The AI research card

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Summary

Mersen SA manufactures advanced graphite components, electrical protection products, and power-conversion assemblies for high-growth data center, semiconductor, EV, rail, and industrial end markets.

Rationale

The analyst upside signal is supported by 100% revision agreement and an 18% upside target after management raised FY2026 guidance on strong H1 performance in data center and semiconductor sales.

Material risks

  • 1Customer in-housing or technological commoditization of power-protection, thermal management, and carbon materials by key data center or semiconductor clients adopting solutions from Eaton, Littelfuse, or Asian producers.
  • 2Expansion of net debt to €399.7 million alongside working-capital demands and cyclical sensitivity to North American data center and Asia-Pacific semiconductor capital expenditure cycles.

AI verdict council

Each pick is reviewed independently by 3 models before any order. 2 of 3 voted to proceed.

OpenAI
Proceed
Claude
Caution
Gemini
Proceed