Quality Momentum

QM · rank #3 · 2026-07-22

CRI

GPW · PLN · $581M (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.
+163.16%
ROE TTM
Return on equity, trailing 12 months.
+6.2%
Profit margin
Net profit margin, trailing 12 months.
+3.6%
Market cap (USD)
Size filter: > $300M required (USD-equivalent).
$581M
Anchor (recent)
Close on 2026-06-22
$775.00
Anchor (far)
Close on 2025-06-20
$294.50

The AI research card

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Summary

Creotech Instruments S.A. is a Polish aerospace and defense contractor specializing in microsatellite platforms, Earth observation systems, and specialized electronics.

Rationale

The stock's exceptional 12-month momentum is backed by a robust PLN 600 million multi-year order backlog and a completed PLN 481 million equity raise to scale its proprietary HyperSat platform.

Material risks

  • 1Extreme revenue concentration in a few government and European Space Agency projects exposes the business to sudden budget shifts or political delays.
  • 2Lumpy milestone-based revenue recognition creates severe quarterly volatility in profitability and cash flow, as evidenced by the net loss in Q1 2026.

AI verdict council

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

OpenAI
Caution
Claude
Caution
Gemini
Proceed