Quality Momentum

QM · rank #3 · 2026-07-23

HOT

XETRA · EUR · $39.16B (USD)

SignalStrong Buy5.0strength 5.0 / 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.
+222.84%
ROE TTM
Return on equity, trailing 12 months.
+64.1%
Profit margin
Net profit margin, trailing 12 months.
+2.1%
Market cap (USD)
Size filter: > $300M required (USD-equivalent).
$39.16B
Anchor (recent)
Close on 2026-06-23
$504.50
Anchor (far)
Close on 2025-06-23
$156.27

The AI research card

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Summary

HOCHTIEF Aktiengesellschaft operates as a global engineering and construction contractor focused on delivering large-scale infrastructure projects across Europe, the Americas, and the Asia-Pacific region.

Rationale

The strong quality-momentum signal is supported by an exceptional 2.2284 momentum score and 64.10% ROE, driven by a successful pivot to structural growth markets and backed by a record €66 billion order backlog.

Material risks

  • 1Extremely thin net margins of 2.08% offer very limited cushion against cost overruns, materials inflation, or contract delivery delays on complex megaprojects.
  • 2Imminent short-term volatility and binary risk surrounding the H1 2026 earnings release scheduled for July 27, 2026, following a major 200% share-price rally.

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