Quality Momentum

QM · rank #11 · 2026-09-09

CAR

GPW · PLN · $3.65B (USD)

SignalBuy2.0strength 2.0 / 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.
+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

The AI research card

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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.

AI verdict council

Each pick is reviewed independently by 3 models before any order. 2 of 3 voted to proceed.

OpenAI
Proceed
Claude
Caution
Gemini
Proceed