Quality Momentum

QM · rank #13 · 2026-07-24

NDA

XETRA · EUR · $8.49B (USD)

SignalBuy2.4strength 2.4 / 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.
+118.37%
ROE TTM
Return on equity, trailing 12 months.
+17.1%
Profit margin
Net profit margin, trailing 12 months.
+4.5%
Market cap (USD)
Size filter: > $300M required (USD-equivalent).
$8.49B
Anchor (recent)
Close on 2026-06-24
$186.70
Anchor (far)
Close on 2025-06-24
$85.50

The AI research card

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Summary

Aurubis AG is a leading global producer of non-ferrous metals and one of the world's largest copper recyclers, specializing in multi-metal recycling and custom smelting.

Rationale

The quality-momentum signal is validated by a solid 17.11% ROE and strong 12-month price momentum, fundamentally backed by Aurubis raising its full-year 2025/26 operating EBT guidance to €425–525 million [RECENT_DEVELOPMENTS].

Material risks

  • 1Execution, ramp-up, and potential cost-overrun risks across the €1.7 billion strategic expansion program (including Richmond and CRH) which has kept free cash flow negative [RECENT_DEVELOPMENTS, TOP_RISKS].
  • 2High sensitivity of earnings, margins, and operating ROCE to copper and precious metal price volatility and European regulatory or energy cost pressures [FINANCIAL_NOTES, TOP_RISKS].

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