QM · rank #17 · 2026-09-07

DBG

PARIS · EUR · $1.67B (USD)

SignalBuy1.2strength 1.2 / 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.	+58.06%
ROE TTM Return on equity, trailing 12 months.	+11.9%
Profit margin Net profit margin, trailing 12 months.	+3.8%
Market cap (USD) Size filter: > $300M required (USD-equivalent).	$1.67B
Anchor (recent) Close on 2026-08-07	$9.33
Anchor (far) Close on 2025-08-08	$5.90

The AI research card

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Summary

Derichebourg is a major French metal recycling and municipal services provider, generating the bulk of its revenue from its European recycling network.

Rationale

The strong momentum signal and solid ROE are fundamentally supported by recovering recycling volumes and management's upgraded FY 2025/26 recurring EBITDA guidance of €350–370m.

Material risks

1Legal proceedings initiated by Chiho Environmental Group contesting the Scholz Recycling acquisition, which could delay, modify, or block this key growth transaction.
2High operational sensitivity to cyclical global scrap metal prices and volumes, which can rapidly depress recycling segment revenues and margins as seen in FY 2024/25.

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