Quality Momentum

QM · rank #17 · 2026-07-22

MT

AMSTERDAM · EUR · $50.11B (USD)

SignalBuy1.7strength 1.7 / 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.
+114.50%
ROE TTM
Return on equity, trailing 12 months.
+5.4%
Profit margin
Net profit margin, trailing 12 months.
+4.7%
Market cap (USD)
Size filter: > $300M required (USD-equivalent).
$50.11B
Anchor (recent)
Close on 2026-06-22
$55.50
Anchor (far)
Close on 2025-06-20
$25.87

The AI research card

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Summary

ArcelorMittal SA is the world's second-largest steel producer, operating a globally diversified, vertically integrated steel and mining network with key operations in Europe and North America.

Rationale

The strong momentum signal (1.1450) is fundamentally supported by a Q1 2026 EPS beat and structurally higher EBITDA margins of $131 per tonne driven by regional trade protections.

Material risks

  • 1A reversal of EU or North American trade defense measures could immediately compress steel prices and dismantle the structural margin improvements supporting the quality thesis.
  • 2High capital intensity and seasonal working capital build can lead to deep cash flow drains, as seen in the negative $1.3 billion free cash flow in Q1 2026.

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