Quality Momentum

QM · rank #17 · 2026-07-20

MIL

GPW · PLN · $6.43B (USD)

SignalBuy1.1strength 1.1 / 10
verdict · PROCEED

The exact numbers the algorithm saw.

Factor scores and the inputs behind this pick.
Momentum 12-1
Return from 12 months ago to 1 month ago.
+50.04%
ROE TTM
Return on equity, trailing 12 months.
+14.1%
Profit margin
Net profit margin, trailing 12 months.
+18.9%
Market cap (USD)
Size filter: > $300M required (USD-equivalent).
$6.43B
Anchor (recent)
Close on 2026-06-19
$20.45
Anchor (far)
Close on 2025-06-20
$13.63

The AI research card

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Summary

Bank Millennium (MIL@GPW) is a mid-sized Polish universal bank delivering accelerating PLN mortgage and corporate loan growth alongside improving asset quality metrics.

Rationale

The 50% trailing momentum signal is reinforced by a concrete fundamental catalyst — Q1 2026 net profit beating consensus by ~11%, 68% YoY earnings growth, and ROE trending toward 15%+ on an adjusted basis — giving the quality-momentum pairing genuine earnings-revision support rather than pure sentiment.

Material risks

  • 1The legacy Swiss franc mortgage portfolio remains a live earnings sinker, consuming over PLN 200 million in Q1 2026 alone, and adverse court outcomes or accelerated settlements could materially impair the profit trajectory that underpins both the momentum and quality signals.
  • 2NII contracted ~2% YoY as WIBOR fell ~200bps, and any further Polish rate cuts or macro deterioration would compress the interest income base that drives the ROE and margin metrics the quality screen is rewarding.

AI verdict council

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

OpenAI
Proceed
Claude
Proceed
Gemini
Proceed