QM · rank #11 · 2026-09-09
CAR
GPW · PLN · $3.65B (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Momentum 12-1 Return from 12 months ago to 1 month ago. | +72.25% |
|---|---|
| ROE TTM Return on equity, trailing 12 months. | +15.3% |
| Profit margin Net profit margin, trailing 12 months. | +3.9% |
| Market cap (USD) Size filter: > $300M required (USD-equivalent). | $3.65B |
| Anchor (recent) Close on 2026-08-10 | $987.00 |
| Anchor (far) Close on 2025-08-08 | $572.99 |
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Summary
Inter Cars S.A. is the largest distributor of automotive replacement parts in Central and Eastern Europe, leveraging an expanding automated logistics network to scale its international sales.
Rationale
The strong 0.7225 momentum and 15.28% ROE are validated by a 34% YoY increase in Q1 2026 net profit, 15% July sales growth, and a deleveraged balance sheet following a June 2026 debt repayment.
Material risks
- 1Potential overcapacity and execution risks from heavy capital expenditure on the Poznań automated warehouse, alongside the risk of customers insourcing their logistics and parts procurement.
- 2Margin compression driven by aggressive pricing from competing distributors, OEM-controlled networks, and e-commerce platforms, threatening the company's thin 3.93% net margin.
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