QM · rank #3 · 2026-07-24
HOT
XETRA · EUR · $39.16B (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Momentum 12-1 Return from 12 months ago to 1 month ago. | +223.79% |
|---|---|
| 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 2026-06-24 | $509.50 |
| Anchor (far) Close on 2025-06-24 | $157.35 |
The AI research card
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Summary
HOT@XETRA (HOCHTIEF) is a global engineering and construction group with exposure to transport, energy and urban infrastructure, backed by a record order backlog and growing infrastructure-concessions activity.
Rationale
The screen is reinforced by strong 12-1 momentum, very high ROE, and improving Q1 2026 operating results (revenue up, EBITDA up, adjusted profit up) with full-year guidance intact, which fits a quality-momentum setup.
Material risks
- 1ACS controls roughly 80% of HOCHTIEF’s equity, leaving a thin free float that can amplify volatility and make the stock vulnerable to parent-level actions or index-flow reversals.
- 2The name is exposed to execution and policy risk in large, long-duration infrastructure projects, and the reported-vs-adjusted earnings divergence plus near-term earnings date can create sharp downside if guidance or margins disappoint.
AI verdict council
Each pick is reviewed independently by 3 models before any order. 1 of 3 voted to proceed.