QM · rank #9 · 2026-09-07
TOR
GPW · PLN · $428M (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Momentum 12-1 Return from 12 months ago to 1 month ago. | +80.61% |
|---|---|
| ROE TTM Return on equity, trailing 12 months. | +13.9% |
| Profit margin Net profit margin, trailing 12 months. | +4.1% |
| Market cap (USD) Size filter: > $300M required (USD-equivalent). | $428M |
| Anchor (recent) Close on 2026-08-07 | $70.80 |
| Anchor (far) Close on 2025-08-08 | $39.20 |
The AI research card
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Summary
Torpol (TOR@GPW) is a Polish rail-infrastructure contractor specializing in complex EU-standard railway modernization and construction for public authorities, with over 35 years of operational track record.
Rationale
Record H1 2026 revenues of PLN 914m (+7% YoY) and net profit of PLN 33.8m (+11% YoY) confirm the momentum signal is grounded in real earnings acceleration, while a 13.9% ROE and a "safe order portfolio" support the quality screen.
Material risks
- 1Potential State Treasury stake sale could trigger ownership and strategic disruption, directly threatening capital allocation discipline and the stable public-contract pipeline that underpins both the quality and momentum thesis.
- 2Cash balances fell sharply from PLN 656m to PLN 454m in H1 2026 despite rising profits, signaling project-cycle working capital strain that could pressure margins if new contract inflows slow.
AI verdict council
Each pick is reviewed independently by 3 models before any order. 3 of 3 voted to proceed.