QM · rank #20 · 2026-09-08
MRN
PARIS · EUR · $1.06B (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Momentum 12-1 Return from 12 months ago to 1 month ago. | +59.22% |
|---|---|
| ROE TTM Return on equity, trailing 12 months. | +1.8% |
| Profit margin Net profit margin, trailing 12 months. | +1.3% |
| Market cap (USD) Size filter: > $300M required (USD-equivalent). | $1.06B |
| Anchor (recent) Close on 2026-08-07 | $40.68 |
| Anchor (far) Close on 2025-08-08 | $25.55 |
The AI research card
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Summary
Mersen SA is a global industrial specialist providing advanced materials and electrical protection components to high-demand sectors including semiconductor manufacturing, data centers, and electric vehicles [RECENT_DEVELOPMENTS, BUSINESS_STATUS].
Rationale
The strong 12-1 momentum of 0.5922 is fundamentally validated by raised FY2026 guidance and H1 2026 organic sales acceleration, while depressed TTM quality metrics (1.77% ROE) are poised to rebound strongly following a sharp recovery in H1 net income [RECENT_DEVELOPMENTS, FINANCIAL_NOTES].
Material risks
- 1Mersen faces high vulnerability to cyclical capex pullbacks or investment delays within its core semiconductor and electric vehicle segments, which could abruptly derail its current sales momentum [TOP_RISKS].
- 2The company faces significant customer concentration and dependency on large automotive OEMs like Ford and Leapmotor, leaving it exposed to potential contract renegotiations or supplier switching [TOP_RISKS].
AI verdict council
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