QM · rank #20 · 2026-07-24
PEO
GPW · PLN · $16.36B (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Momentum 12-1 Return from 12 months ago to 1 month ago. | +37.92% |
|---|---|
| ROE TTM Return on equity, trailing 12 months. | +18.8% |
| Profit margin Net profit margin, trailing 12 months. | +40.9% |
| Market cap (USD) Size filter: > $300M required (USD-equivalent). | $16.36B |
| Anchor (recent) Close on 2026-06-24 | $228.80 |
| Anchor (far) Close on 2025-06-24 | $165.90 |
The AI research card
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Summary
Bank Pekao is Poland's second-largest universal bank, operating a diversified retail and corporate lending franchise with a heavily digitalized distribution network.
Rationale
Pekao's high-quality profitability—evidenced by an 18.75% TTM ROE and 40.9% profit margin—strongly supports its 0.3792 momentum signal, driven by robust 11% year-on-year loan growth and exceptionally low 37bp risk costs.
Material risks
- 1Impending earnings risk from the Q2 report scheduled for July 30, 2026, which could inject near-term volatility if rising Polish Bank Guarantee Fund (BFG) costs or margin compression surprise the market.
- 2Regulatory headwinds, including the Polish Financial Supervision Authority's 75% cap on the 2025 dividend payout and execution or legislative hurdles surrounding a potential merger with insurer PZU.
AI verdict council
Each pick is reviewed independently by 3 models before any order. 2 of 3 voted to proceed.