QM · rank #15 · 2026-07-21
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AMSTERDAM · EUR · $50.01B (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). | $50.01B |
| 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 vertically integrated, globally diversified steel and mining company operating as the world’s second-largest steel producer with a strong presence in Europe and North America.
Rationale
The strong price momentum and operational quality signals are validated by robust Q1 2026 EBITDA margins of $131 per tonne (50% above historical averages) and structural regional trade protections.
Material risks
- 1A weakening or dismantling of supportive EU and North American trade defense measures, which would compress pricing power and reverse structural margin gains.
- 2High capital intensity and acute exposure to seasonal working capital volatility, which led to a negative free cash flow of $1.3 billion in Q1 2026 despite strong underlying profitability.
AI verdict council
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