QM · rank #3 · 2026-07-27
HOT
XETRA · EUR · $39.16B (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Momentum 12-1 Return from 12 months ago to 1 month ago. | +203.80% |
|---|---|
| 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 2026-06-26 | $497.80 |
| Anchor (far) Close on 2025-06-27 | $163.86 |
The AI research card
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Summary
HOCHTIEF Aktiengesellschaft is a global construction, civil engineering, and infrastructure concessions provider operating across the Americas, Asia-Pacific, and Europe.
Rationale
The strong positive momentum and high return on equity are supported by a record order backlog, recent inclusion in the German DAX Index, and robust full-year 2026 operational profit growth guidance of 20% to 30%.
Material risks
- 1ACS’s ~80% majority stake creates a thin free float, which amplifies share-price volatility and concentrates control away from minority shareholders.
- 2Reliance on complex, long-duration infrastructure and public-private partnership (PPP) projects exposes project margins and cash conversion to regulatory or macroeconomic delays.
AI verdict council
Each pick is reviewed independently by 3 models before any order. 2 of 3 voted to proceed.