Quality Momentum

QM · rank #15 · 2026-07-21

ALAB

NASDAQ · $52.04B (USD)

SignalSell
verdict · CAUTION

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.
+348.10%
ROE TTM
Return on equity, trailing 12 months.
+21.1%
Profit margin
Net profit margin, trailing 12 months.
+26.7%
Market cap (USD)
Size filter: > $500M required.
$52.04B
Anchor (recent)
Close on 2026-06-18
$417.07
Anchor (far)
Close on 2025-06-20
$93.08

The AI research card

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Summary

ALAB is a semiconductor connectivity company for rack-scale AI infrastructure, with PCIe 6 products driving rapid revenue growth and strong profitability.

Rationale

The signal fits a quality-momentum profile: 12-1 momentum is strong, ROE is solid at 21%, margins are healthy at 26.7%, and the company just posted a record quarter with 93% y/y revenue growth and raised guidance.

Material risks

  • 1The biggest thesis break would be a slowdown in AI data-center capex or a miss on PCIe 6 demand, since the stock is highly dependent on continued rapid growth.
  • 2Elevated valuation and recent large insider selling by Chairman Manuel Alba could amplify volatility if growth decelerates or expectations reset.

AI verdict council

Each pick is reviewed independently by 3 models before any order. 1 of 3 voted to proceed.

OpenAI
Proceed
Claude
Caution
Gemini
Error