← Quality Momentum
QM · rank #2 · 2026-09-04
SZG
XETRA · EUR · $3.57B (USD)
SignalHold
verdict · CAUTION
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Momentum 12-1 Return from 12 months ago to 1 month ago. | +150.31% |
|---|---|
| ROE TTM Return on equity, trailing 12 months. | +1.4% |
| Profit margin Net profit margin, trailing 12 months. | +0.6% |
| Market cap (USD) Size filter: > $300M required (USD-equivalent). | $3.57B |
| Anchor (recent) Close on 2026-08-05 | $55.20 |
| Anchor (far) Close on 2025-08-05 | $22.05 |
The AI research card
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Summary
Salzgitter AG is a German steel and technology group engaged in integrated steel production, processing, and trading services for industrial customers.
Rationale
The momentum signal is supported by a sharp operational turnaround in H1 2026, where the P28 efficiency program and cost savings drove a swing to profitability and a raised full-year guidance.
Material risks
- 1Extreme earnings dependency on non-core Aurubis investment contributions and convertible bond valuation fluctuations, which makes profitability highly sensitive to external copper and financial market dynamics.
- 2High integration, capex, and restructuring risks associated with taking full ownership of Hüttenwerke Krupp Mannesmann (HKM) amid a weak macroeconomic environment.
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