QM · rank #17 · 2026-07-23
CAR
GPW · PLN · $3.22B (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Momentum 12-1 Return from 12 months ago to 1 month ago. | +49.71% |
|---|---|
| ROE TTM Return on equity, trailing 12 months. | +15.3% |
| Profit margin Net profit margin, trailing 12 months. | +3.9% |
| Market cap (USD) Size filter: > $300M required (USD-equivalent). | $3.22B |
| Anchor (recent) Close on 2026-06-23 | $813.00 |
| Anchor (far) Close on 2025-06-23 | $543.04 |
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Summary
Inter Cars (CAR@GPW) is Poland's dominant automotive aftermarket parts distributor, generating ~PLN 5.43bn in Q1 2026 revenue through a pan-European network weighted toward Central and Eastern Europe.
Rationale
The quality-momentum signal is reinforced by concrete fundamentals: ~34% net profit growth, ROE of ~15.3%, operating cash flow tripling year-on-year to PLN 841m, and 13–14% revenue growth outpacing European peers, all confirming the momentum is earnings-driven rather than sentiment-only.
Material risks
- 1Digital and OEM-controlled distribution channels (e.g. manufacturer direct-to-workshop platforms) could commoditize Inter Cars' network-scale advantage, which lacks patent or sole-source protection per recent disclosures.
- 2CEE export growth driving the beat creates concentrated FX and macro sensitivity — a regional demand slowdown or zloty/euro dislocation could rapidly compress the margins that just beat consensus.
AI verdict council
Each pick is reviewed independently by 3 models before any order. 3 of 3 voted to proceed.