QM · rank #17 · 2026-07-20
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AMSTERDAM · EUR · $49.97B (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Momentum 12-1 Return from 12 months ago to 1 month ago. | +112.49% |
|---|---|
| ROE TTM Return on equity, trailing 12 months. | +5.4% |
| Profit margin Net profit margin, trailing 12 months. | +4.7% |
| Market cap (USD) Size filter: > $300M required (USD-equivalent). | $49.97B |
| Anchor (recent) Close on 2026-06-19 | $54.98 |
| Anchor (far) Close on 2025-06-20 | $25.87 |
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Summary
ArcelorMittal SA is a globally diversified, vertically integrated steel and mining group operating as the world's second-largest steel producer.
Rationale
The strong quality-momentum signal is validated by a Q1 2026 EPS beat and EBITDA margins expanding to $131 per tonne, supported by regional trade protections and structural asset optimizations like the Calvert EAF ramp.
Material risks
- 1A weakening or reversal of EU and North American trade protection measures would remove the primary support for elevated steel prices and erode the company's structural margin gains.
- 2High capital intensity and cyclical volatility can trigger severe swings in liquidity, as demonstrated by the negative $1.3 billion free cash flow in Q1 2026 due to seasonal working capital build and growth capex.
AI verdict council
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