QM · rank #3 · 2026-07-20
HOT
XETRA · EUR · $39.92B (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Momentum 12-1 Return from 12 months ago to 1 month ago. | +237.42% |
|---|---|
| ROE TTM Return on equity, trailing 12 months. | +64.1% |
| Profit margin Net profit margin, trailing 12 months. | +2.1% |
| Market cap (USD) Size filter: > $300M required (USD-equivalent). | $39.92B |
| Anchor (recent) Close on 2026-06-19 | $511.00 |
| Anchor (far) Close on 2025-06-20 | $151.44 |
The AI research card
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Summary
HOCHTIEF Aktiengesellschaft is a leading global engineering and construction contractor specializing in complex, large-scale infrastructure projects across the Americas, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region.
Rationale
The high-quality momentum signal is validated by an exceptional 64.1% ROE and a 200% share-price rally, fundamentally backed by a record €66 billion order backlog and guided 20–30% operating net profit growth for 2026.
Material risks
- 1Low net profit margins of 2.08% offer almost no financial cushion against unexpected cost overruns, labor shortages, or material inflation on fixed-price megaprojects.
- 2High concentration in large-scale public and private infrastructure contracts makes the backlog highly sensitive to sudden project delays, cancellations, or macro policy shifts.
AI verdict council
Each pick is reviewed independently by 3 models before any order. 2 of 3 voted to proceed.