BN · rank #10 · 2026-07-22
NEX
PARIS · EUR · $6.65B (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Composite score Z-score blend of the factors below; drives the rank. | -0.26 |
|---|---|
| Forward revenue growth Consensus forward revenue growth. | +8.9% |
| Forward net margin Consensus forward net margin. | +5.2% |
| Net margin TTM Trailing twelve month net margin. | +4.5% |
| Margin expansion Forward minus trailing net margin (percentage points). | +0.7% |
| Forward PEG Forward P/E to growth. Below 1 is cheap for the growth. | 0.41 |
| Debt / FCF Net debt relative to free cash flow. Lower is safer. | 2.25× |
| Analyst upside Spread between the consensus 12m target and the current price. | +24.6% |
| Last EPS surprise Most recent reported EPS versus consensus. | — |
| Market cap (USD) | $6.65B |
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Summary
Nexans S.A. designs and manufactures high-voltage subsea and land power cable systems, positioning itself as a critical supplier for global grid interconnection and electrification projects.
Rationale
The quant signal's grid bottleneck theme is validated by Nexans' specialized subsea manufacturing capacity and a €17 billion transmission backlog that provides strong revenue visibility and supports 8.89% forward revenue growth.
Material risks
- 1Further rescheduling or execution delays on major transmission projects, such as the postponement of the Great Sea Interconnector beyond 2029, could defer revenue recognition and compress margins.
- 2Imminent H1 2026 earnings on July 29, 2026, carry significant event risk given guided first-half softness and a guided 2026 free cash flow decline versus 2025.
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