Quality Momentum

QM · rank #16 · 2026-07-22

MRN

PARIS · EUR · $987M (USD)

SignalBuy2.0strength 2.0 / 10
verdict · PROCEED

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.
+121.26%
ROE TTM
Return on equity, trailing 12 months.
+1.5%
Profit margin
Net profit margin, trailing 12 months.
+1.2%
Market cap (USD)
Size filter: > $300M required (USD-equivalent).
$987M
Anchor (recent)
Close on 2026-06-22
$42.58
Anchor (far)
Close on 2025-06-20
$19.24

The AI research card

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Summary

Mersen SA (MRN@PARIS) is a global specialist in electrical power protection and advanced materials serving high-growth sectors like data centers, semiconductors, and green energy.

Rationale

High price momentum is validated by Mersen's return to 3.1% organic growth and a doubling of quarterly earnings to €10 million in Q1 2026, driven by North American electrical distribution demand.

Material risks

  • 1Prolonged cyclical downturns in solar and chemical end markets that are already causing contraction in the Advanced Materials segment.
  • 2Potential project delays, market overcapacity, or customers internalizing capabilities in critical secular growth sectors like SiC semiconductors and energy storage.

AI verdict council

Each pick is reviewed independently by 3 models before any order. 2 of 3 voted to proceed.

OpenAI
Proceed
Claude
Caution
Gemini
Proceed