QM · rank #17 · 2026-07-22
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AMSTERDAM · EUR · $50.11B (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| 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.