QM · rank #3 · 2026-07-21
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 |
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Summary
HOCHTIEF Aktiengesellschaft is a global engineering and construction firm specializing in large-scale, long-dated infrastructure projects across Europe, the Americas, and the Asia-Pacific region.
Rationale
The company's exceptional 64% ROE and strong momentum are fundamentally supported by a record €66 billion order backlog and management's guidance of 20-30% operating net profit growth for 2026.
Material risks
- 1Thin 2% net profit margins offer minimal cushion against labor inflation, material cost escalations, or execution delays on complex megaprojects.
- 2The imminent H1 2026 earnings release on July 27, 2026, presents near-term execution risk and potential volatility following the stock's massive 200% run-up.
AI verdict council
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