QM · rank #16 · 2026-09-07
ZAB
GPW · PLN · $8.46B (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Momentum 12-1 Return from 12 months ago to 1 month ago. | +43.66% |
|---|---|
| ROE TTM Return on equity, trailing 12 months. | +66.7% |
| Profit margin Net profit margin, trailing 12 months. | +4.4% |
| Market cap (USD) Size filter: > $300M required (USD-equivalent). | $8.46B |
| Anchor (recent) Close on 2026-08-07 | $31.49 |
| Anchor (far) Close on 2025-08-08 | $21.92 |
The AI research card
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Summary
Żabka Group is Poland's dominant convenience retailer operating ~12,750 franchise stores with early-stage expansion into Romania and autonomous store formats.
Rationale
The combination of 44% trailing momentum, 67% ROE, and accelerating double-digit revenue growth with Q2 EBITDA margin expanding to 13.3% and net profit up ~66% YoY directly validates the quality-momentum screen.
Material risks
- 1Franchisee margin compression — if franchisee economics deteriorate as the network scales, unit-level profitability could reverse the quality signal faster than consolidated EBITDA reveals.
- 2Romania expansion is early-stage and unproven; capital deployed into an untested market could dilute ROE and drag margins if store economics disappoint.
AI verdict council
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