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QM · rank #9 · 2026-09-04
APAM
AMSTERDAM · EUR · $4.00B (USD)
SignalHold
verdict · CAUTION
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Momentum 12-1 Return from 12 months ago to 1 month ago. | +95.67% |
|---|---|
| ROE TTM Return on equity, trailing 12 months. | +4.0% |
| Profit margin Net profit margin, trailing 12 months. | +2.1% |
| Market cap (USD) Size filter: > $300M required (USD-equivalent). | $4.00B |
| Anchor (recent) Close on 2026-08-05 | $46.60 |
| Anchor (far) Close on 2025-08-05 | $23.82 |
The AI research card
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Summary
Aperam SA is a European and Brazilian producer of stainless and specialty steel [COMPETITIVE_POSITION, TOP_RISKS].
Rationale
The high 12-1 momentum signal is fundamentally supported by a sharp Q2 2026 earnings turnaround, marked by a 44.4% quarter-on-quarter increase in adjusted EBITDA and a positive free cash flow swing of €106 million [FINANCIAL_NOTES].
Material risks
- 1High dependence on EU steel safeguard and trade measures to curb import pressure, exposing Aperam to margin compression and capacity underutilization if these policy protections are relaxed [TOP_RISKS].
- 2Vulnerability to cyclical demand weakness in core European and Brazilian markets, where recent financial strength relied heavily on temporary price increases and tax/valuation effects rather than structural volume growth [TOP_RISKS].
AI verdict council
Each pick is reviewed independently by 3 models before any order. 1 of 3 voted to proceed.
OpenAI
Caution
Claude
Caution
Gemini
Proceed