QM · rank #4 · 2026-07-20
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XETRA · EUR · $11.06B (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Momentum 12-1 Return from 12 months ago to 1 month ago. | +184.90% |
|---|---|
| ROE TTM Return on equity, trailing 12 months. | +27.5% |
| Profit margin Net profit margin, trailing 12 months. | +4.2% |
| Market cap (USD) Size filter: > $300M required (USD-equivalent). | $11.06B |
| Anchor (recent) Close on 2026-06-19 | $47.72 |
| Anchor (far) Close on 2025-06-20 | $16.75 |
The AI research card
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Summary
Nordex SE is a German onshore wind turbine manufacturer with a ~€17 billion combined order and service backlog, growing installations across Europe and emerging markets, and an increasingly profitable long-term service segment.
Rationale
The momentum_12_1 of 1.85 reflects genuine fundamental re-rating — EBITDA margins nearly doubling YoY to 8.2%, net income surging from ~€8M to ~€54M, and H1 2026 order intake up 9.6% — giving the quality-momentum signal real earnings-revision fuel rather than pure sentiment drift.
Material risks
- 1Q1 2026 project order intake declined ~14% YoY, and if Q2's strong 3.1 GW intake proves lumpy rather than structural, the order book growth narrative that underpins the momentum re-rating could stall and reverse the signal.
- 2Persistent negative free cash flow (-€98M in Q1 despite strong EBITDA) driven by working capital normalization could pressure the net cash position and force dilutive financing if volumes ramp faster than collections, undermining the quality screen's ROE sustainability.
AI verdict council
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