QM · rank #19 · 2026-09-04
FR
PARIS · EUR · $4.07B (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Momentum 12-1 Return from 12 months ago to 1 month ago. | +63.54% |
|---|---|
| ROE TTM Return on equity, trailing 12 months. | +6.6% |
| Profit margin Net profit margin, trailing 12 months. | +1.0% |
| Market cap (USD) Size filter: > $300M required (USD-equivalent). | $4.07B |
| Anchor (recent) Close on 2026-08-05 | $15.07 |
| Anchor (far) Close on 2025-08-05 | $9.21 |
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Summary
Valeo SA is a global Tier-1 automotive supplier of electrified powertrains, thermal systems, ADAS, and lighting that is expanding its electronics and thermal technologies into data-center and energy-storage markets [June 2026, Business Status].
Rationale
Strong price momentum is supported by market enthusiasm for Valeo's data-center thermal-management expansion [June 2026], while improving quality is confirmed by a doubling of H1 2026 free cash flow to €242 million and expanding operating margins [July 2026].
Material risks
- 1The risk of major automaker customers choosing to insource software and electronics capabilities or shift to competing Tier-1 platforms could displace Valeo's core product lines [Top Risks].
- 2Prolonged demand weakness and production declines in the European and Chinese automotive markets could squeeze margins and reverse recent cash-flow progress [Top Risks].
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