QM · rank #9 · 2026-07-21
PFSE
XETRA · EUR · $1.66B (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Momentum 12-1 Return from 12 months ago to 1 month ago. | +152.54% |
|---|---|
| ROE TTM Return on equity, trailing 12 months. | +36.4% |
| Profit margin Net profit margin, trailing 12 months. | +12.0% |
| Market cap (USD) Size filter: > $300M required (USD-equivalent). | $1.66B |
| Anchor (recent) Close on 2026-06-19 | $98.45 |
| Anchor (far) Close on 2025-06-20 | $38.98 |
The AI research card
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Summary
PFISTERER is a German manufacturer of high-voltage and HVDC cable accessories, insulators, and grid connection components serving power transmission and renewable energy infrastructure across 90+ countries.
Rationale
The quality_momentum signal is strongly reinforced: 36.4% ROE, 12% net margins, 53% net profit growth, a 42.4% backlog surge to €334m, and 26.7% Q1 2026 revenue growth confirm that momentum is earnings-driven rather than sentiment-driven, with multi-period revenue visibility from a named order book.
Material risks
- 1Concentration in HVDC and high-voltage cable accessories means any slowdown in European grid investment programs or offshore wind permitting delays could rapidly compress the order backlog that underpins the bottleneck-solver thesis.
- 2At €1.66bn market cap with a €0.85 dividend approved, the stock is thinly traded relative to large-cap peers, creating liquidity risk and potential for sharp drawdowns if institutional flows reverse on any guidance miss.
AI verdict council
Each pick is reviewed independently by 3 models before any order. 3 of 3 voted to proceed.