Quality Momentum

QM · rank #4 · 2026-07-22

NDX1

XETRA · EUR · $10.70B (USD)

SignalStrong Buy4.6strength 4.6 / 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.
+191.58%
ROE TTM
Return on equity, trailing 12 months.
+27.5%
Profit margin
Net profit margin, trailing 12 months.
+4.2%
Market cap (USD)
Size filter: > $300M required (USD-equivalent).
$10.70B
Anchor (recent)
Close on 2026-06-22
$48.84
Anchor (far)
Close on 2025-06-20
$16.75

The AI research card

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Summary

Nordex SE is an onshore wind turbine manufacturer that designs, produces, and services wind energy systems globally, with a major concentration in European markets and South Africa [1, 2].

Rationale

The strong quality-momentum signal is validated by a dramatic profitability turnaround with an ROE of 27.5%, expanding EBITDA margins, and a 9.6% year-on-year increase in H1 2026 order intake [1].

Material risks

  • 1Operational execution and supply-chain vulnerability, exemplified by temporary blade production delays at a Turkish supplier facility, could disrupt installation schedules and compress margins [1].
  • 2Persistent negative free cash flow driven by working capital normalization could restrict financial flexibility despite the company's healthy net cash position [1].

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