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QM · rank #5 · 2026-09-07
PCO
GPW · PLN · $6.25B (USD)
SignalStrong Buy3.2strength 3.2 / 10
verdict · PROCEED
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Momentum 12-1 Return from 12 months ago to 1 month ago. | +107.86% |
|---|---|
| ROE TTM Return on equity, trailing 12 months. | +85.1% |
| Profit margin Net profit margin, trailing 12 months. | +4.0% |
| Market cap (USD) Size filter: > $300M required (USD-equivalent). | $6.25B |
| Anchor (recent) Close on 2026-08-07 | $46.67 |
| Anchor (far) Close on 2025-08-08 | $22.45 |
The AI research card
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Summary
Pepco Group is a European variety discount retailer operating over 5,000 stores primarily under the Pepco and Dealz banners, focusing on Central and Eastern European markets.
Rationale
Strong price momentum and an 85% ROE are fundamentally supported by a 180 bps gross margin expansion, steady constant-currency revenue growth, and a newly announced €400m share buyback.
Material risks
- 1Execution risk in maintaining like-for-like sales growth and margin gains while aggressively expanding the 5,000+ store footprint in a competitive discount sector.
- 2Financial and operational drag from the underperforming and non-continuing Poundland segment, which could introduce restructuring or disposal-related charges.
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