Quality Momentum

QM · rank #15 · 2026-09-08

ELG

XETRA · EUR · $2.70B (USD)

SignalBuy1.5strength 1.5 / 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.
+67.27%
ROE TTM
Return on equity, trailing 12 months.
+18.0%
Profit margin
Net profit margin, trailing 12 months.
+16.4%
Market cap (USD)
Size filter: > $300M required (USD-equivalent).
$2.70B
Anchor (recent)
Close on 2026-08-07
$146.00
Anchor (far)
Close on 2025-08-08
$87.28

The AI research card

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Summary

Elmos Semiconductor SE designs and sells application-specific ICs primarily for automotive electronics, including sensors, lighting, and driver-assistance systems.

Rationale

The 67% trailing momentum aligns with accelerating fundamentals — Q2 2026 revenue +11% YoY, H1 +15%, and ~24% EBIT margins confirm the quality screen's ROE (18%) and profit margin (16%) are durable, not cyclical noise.

Material risks

  • 1Automotive semiconductor demand is highly concentrated in a few OEM/Tier-1 customers, and any inventory destocking cycle or EV platform shift away from Elmos-specific ICs could rapidly reverse the revenue trajectory that underpins both signals.
  • 2At €2.7bn market cap, ELG is a small-cap with limited float, meaning momentum can unwind sharply on any guidance trim — the stock is priced for continued execution with little margin for error.

AI verdict council

Each pick is reviewed independently by 3 models before any order. 3 of 3 voted to proceed.

OpenAI
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Claude
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Gemini
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