QM · rank #8 · 2026-07-22
PFSE
XETRA · EUR · $1.68B (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Momentum 12-1 Return from 12 months ago to 1 month ago. | +160.88% |
|---|---|
| ROE TTM Return on equity, trailing 12 months. | +36.4% |
| Profit margin Net profit margin, trailing 12 months. | +12.0% |
| Market cap (USD) Size filter: > $300M required (USD-equivalent). | $1.68B |
| Anchor (recent) Close on 2026-06-22 | $101.70 |
| Anchor (far) Close on 2025-06-20 | $38.98 |
The AI research card
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Summary
PFISTERER is a German specialist manufacturer of high-voltage and HVDC cable accessories, insulators, and grid-interface components sold into power transmission and renewable energy infrastructure across 90+ countries.
Rationale
The momentum_12_1 of 1.61 is directly underpinned by accelerating fundamentals—Q1 2026 net profit +57.7%, backlog +42.4%, and HVDC patent/qualification-center milestones—making the price signal a reflection of genuine earnings inflection rather than pure sentiment rotation.
Material risks
- 1PFISTERER's HVDC connector niche could attract larger, better-capitalized rivals (Prysmian, NKT, Nexans) who are vertically integrating accessories alongside cable supply, potentially eroding the independent specialist premium over a 2–3 year horizon.
- 2Concentrated exposure to European grid-capex cycles and offshore wind permitting timelines means a policy delay or utility budget freeze could stall backlog conversion and compress the high ROE (36%) that anchors the quality leg of this screen.
AI verdict council
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