Quality Momentum

QM · rank #15 · 2026-07-23

MT

AMSTERDAM · EUR · $49.75B (USD)

SignalSell
verdict · CAUTION

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.
+116.06%
ROE TTM
Return on equity, trailing 12 months.
+5.4%
Profit margin
Net profit margin, trailing 12 months.
+4.7%
Market cap (USD)
Size filter: > $300M required (USD-equivalent).
$49.75B
Anchor (recent)
Close on 2026-06-23
$55.84
Anchor (far)
Close on 2025-06-23
$25.85

The AI research card

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Summary

ArcelorMittal SA (MT.AS) is a globally diversified steel and mining group benefiting from improved regional steel pricing, higher margins, and continued ramp-up of its Calvert electric arc furnace.

Rationale

The quant setup looks plausible because 12-1 momentum is strong, Q1 2026 showed a meaningful EBITDA/margin beat with policy support in Europe and North America, and the business is translating better pricing into better earnings power.

Material risks

  • 1The main thesis breaker is a reversal or weakening of EU/North American trade protections, which would quickly erode the price and margin uplift currently supporting the stock.
  • 2Steel remains highly cyclical and capital-intensive, so another revenue miss, working-capital drag, or capex-heavy quarter could dilute the quality-momentum signal ahead of earnings on 2026-07-30.

AI verdict council

Each pick is reviewed independently by 3 models before any order. 1 of 3 voted to proceed.

OpenAI
Proceed
Claude
Caution
Gemini
Error