QM · rank #17 · 2026-07-27
CAR
GPW · PLN · $3.37B (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Momentum 12-1 Return from 12 months ago to 1 month ago. | +42.86% |
|---|---|
| ROE TTM Return on equity, trailing 12 months. | +15.3% |
| Profit margin Net profit margin, trailing 12 months. | +3.9% |
| Market cap (USD) Size filter: > $300M required (USD-equivalent). | $3.37B |
| Anchor (recent) Close on 2026-06-26 | $810.00 |
| Anchor (far) Close on 2025-06-27 | $567.00 |
The AI research card
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Summary
Inter Cars (CAR@GPW) is Poland's dominant multi-brand automotive parts distributor, generating ~PLN 7bn in H1 2026 revenue through a scaled domestic and international distribution network serving independent repair shops.
Rationale
The quality-momentum signal is directly reinforced by Q1 2026 results showing 34% net profit growth, 13.5% revenue growth, margin expansion, and confirmed market share gains — exactly the earnings-driven momentum that sustains a 12-1 momentum score of 0.43 alongside a credible ROE of ~15%.
Material risks
- 1Flat-to-negative Poland mother-company sales growth in early 2026 while group growth is carried by foreign subsidiaries introduces geographic concentration risk in the core market and could signal domestic demand saturation that undermines the momentum thesis if international expansion slows.
- 2At ~1.7x net debt/EBITDA with inventory-intensive international expansion accelerating, any working-capital deterioration or credit tightening could compress the cash flow generation that underpins the quality screen, particularly given the thin 3.9% net margin leaving little buffer.
AI verdict council
Each pick is reviewed independently by 3 models before any order. 3 of 3 voted to proceed.