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AU · rank #18 · 2026-10-23

TKMS

XETRA · EUR · $6.05B (USD)

SignalBuy1.3strength 1.3 / 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.
-0.043
EPS revisions (30d)
Change in consensus EPS estimate over the past 30 days ($/share).
+$0.02
Net revisions (30d)
Number of analysts revising upward minus downward.
2
Insider signal (90d)—
Analyst upside
Consensus target $107.00
+26.0%
Momentum acceleration
3-month minus 12-month momentum.
-1.32%
Analyst rating
5 = Strong Buy, 1 = Strong Sell.
4.38
Gross margin TTM+17.9%
52w high$108.80
Market cap (USD)$6.05B

The AI research card

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Summary

TKMS AG & Co KGaA is a German naval defense contractor specializing in conventional submarines, surface combatants, and integrated naval electronics.

Rationale

The 26.0% analyst upside signal and unanimous positive earnings revisions are backed by raised FY2025/26 guidance, 19% sales growth, and an expanding order backlog exceeding €25 billion.

Material risks

  • 1Operational ramp-up costs and working-capital swings could prolong negative free cash flow (-€204 million over nine months) and delay conversion of backlog into reported net earnings.
  • 2Key growth opportunities, including Canadian and Indian submarine programs, remain at preferred-supplier or negotiation stages rather than finalized, booked contracts.

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