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AU · rank #11 · 2026-10-20

MRN

PARIS · EUR · $1.05B (USD)

SignalBuy2.1strength 2.1 / 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.
0.509
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
+22.4%
Momentum acceleration
3-month minus 12-month momentum.
-5.09%
Analyst rating
5 = Strong Buy, 1 = Strong Sell.
4.60
Gross margin TTM+29.9%
52w high$44.38
Market cap (USD)$1.05B

The AI research card

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Summary

Mersen SA manufactures electrical protection equipment, power-conversion components, and advanced graphite materials for data center, semiconductor, rail, and industrial applications.

Rationale

High analyst conviction (4.60/5 rating) and price target upside (22.4%) are reinforced by management raising full-year 2026 guidance driven by doubling data-center revenue and expanding semiconductor sales.

Material risks

  • 1Major data-center or semiconductor customers could internalize power-protection and cooling solutions, or adopt alternative technologies offered by Eaton, Littelfuse, and Rogers.
  • 2Net debt increased to €399.7 million alongside higher working capital needs, exposing the company to cyclical pullbacks in North American and Asia-Pacific capital spending.

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