QM · rank #6 · 2026-07-21

SZG

XETRA · EUR · $3.42B (USD)

SignalHold

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.	+166.50%
ROE TTM Return on equity, trailing 12 months.	+1.0%
Profit margin Net profit margin, trailing 12 months.	+0.5%
Market cap (USD) Size filter: > $300M required (USD-equivalent).	$3.42B
Anchor (recent) Close on 2026-06-19	$51.65
Anchor (far) Close on 2025-06-20	$19.38

The AI research card

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Summary

Salzgitter AG is a diversified German steel, trading, and technology group with a strategic shareholding in copper and metals producer Aurubis.

Rationale

The strong momentum signal of 1.6650 is validated by a clear fundamental turnaround, including a return to net profit in Q1 2026 and a subsequent upward revision of its full-year earnings guidance in mid-July 2026.

Material risks

1Over-reliance on the volatile earnings contribution of the Aurubis stake and precious metal prices, which drove the bulk of the group's recent margin recovery.
2Significant capital requirements and execution risks surrounding its green steel transformation projects amid cyclical demand and energy cost fluctuations.

AI verdict council

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

OpenAI

Caution

Gemini

Proceed

Claude

Caution