QM · rank #5 · 2026-09-09
HOT
XETRA · EUR · $38.19B (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Momentum 12-1 Return from 12 months ago to 1 month ago. | +117.55% |
|---|---|
| ROE TTM Return on equity, trailing 12 months. | +92.9% |
| Profit margin Net profit margin, trailing 12 months. | +2.2% |
| Market cap (USD) Size filter: > $300M required (USD-equivalent). | $38.19B |
| Anchor (recent) Close on 2026-08-10 | $448.00 |
| Anchor (far) Close on 2025-08-08 | $205.93 |
The AI research card
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Summary
HOCHTIEF is a global engineering and construction group operating through Turner (US) and CIMIC (Australia), with a record ~EUR85bn order backlog concentrated in data centers, transport infrastructure, defense, and semiconductor facilities.
Rationale
The quality_momentum signal is reinforced by hard fundamentals: 35% H1 2026 operational profit growth, a EUR1.5bn net cash swing, and a record backlog providing ~24 months of revenue visibility that anchors both the ROE expansion and the price momentum.
Material risks
- 1Hyperscale customers (e.g., major cloud providers) accelerating in-house construction capabilities could compress data center order intake, which is currently one of the fastest-growing and highest-visibility segments driving the backlog narrative.
- 2Execution risk on the ~EUR85bn backlog is material—cost inflation or project disputes on large complex contracts could erode the thin 2.2% profit margin rapidly, given the limited buffer between revenue and net income.
AI verdict council
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