QM · rank #12 · 2026-09-04

CAR

GPW · PLN · $3.67B (USD)

SignalBuy1.9strength 1.9 / 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.	+73.27%
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).	$3.67B
Anchor (recent) Close on 2026-08-05	$979.00
Anchor (far) Close on 2025-08-05	$565.01

The AI research card

Independent qualitative review of each pick before the order is placed. On the rare day the research service is unavailable, the paper book trades on the quant ranking alone and no card appears here.

Summary

Inter Cars S.A. operates as a leading distributor of automotive spare parts, serving repair shops and retail customers across Poland and Central and Eastern Europe.

Rationale

The strong quality-momentum signal is validated by 13–14% year-over-year Q1 2026 sales growth and a 34% jump in net profit, demonstrating market share gains and a solid 15.28% ROE.

Material risks

1A cyclical downturn in automotive aftermarket spending across Poland and Central/Eastern Europe that could reverse recent double-digit sales growth.
2FX volatility and changing interest rate conditions that could unwind recent margin gains, which were partially driven by favorable FX tailwinds and lower financing expenses.

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