QM · rank #3 · 2026-07-23
HOT
XETRA · EUR · $39.16B (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| 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.