QM · rank #19 · 2026-07-22
CAR
GPW · PLN · $3.22B (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Momentum 12-1 Return from 12 months ago to 1 month ago. | +45.99% |
|---|---|
| ROE TTM Return on equity, trailing 12 months. | +15.3% |
| Profit margin Net profit margin, trailing 12 months. | +3.9% |
| Market cap (USD) Size filter: > $300M required (USD-equivalent). | $3.22B |
| Anchor (recent) Close on 2026-06-22 | $803.00 |
| Anchor (far) Close on 2025-06-20 | $550.03 |
The AI research card
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Summary
Inter Cars (CAR@GPW) is Poland's leading automotive aftermarket parts distributor, generating ~PLN 5.43bn in Q1 2026 revenue through a pan-European distribution network skewed toward Central and Eastern Europe.
Rationale
The quality-momentum signal is reinforced by concrete fundamentals: 12-1 momentum of 0.46 aligns with 13-14% YoY revenue growth and 34% net profit growth in Q1 2026, while ROE of ~15% and operating cash flow surging to PLN 841m from PLN 328m confirm the quality leg is not illusory.
Material risks
- 1Digital/OEM-controlled parts distribution platforms (e.g. manufacturer-direct or aggregator channels) could commoditize Inter Cars' scale-based moat, and the company has no disclosed exclusive contracts or patent-backed advantages to defend margin if channel disruption accelerates.
- 2CEE export growth driving the momentum signal is exposed to FX volatility and regional demand shocks; a reversal in international sales (already contrasting with soft domestic Polish growth in January 2026) could rapidly deflate both the revenue trajectory and the momentum factor.
AI verdict council
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