QM · rank #16 · 2026-09-09
KTY
GPW · PLN · $3.31B (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Momentum 12-1 Return from 12 months ago to 1 month ago. | +44.72% |
|---|---|
| ROE TTM Return on equity, trailing 12 months. | +36.7% |
| Profit margin Net profit margin, trailing 12 months. | +11.6% |
| Market cap (USD) Size filter: > $300M required (USD-equivalent). | $3.31B |
| Anchor (recent) Close on 2026-08-10 | $1,243.50 |
| Anchor (far) Close on 2025-08-08 | $859.25 |
The AI research card
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Summary
Grupa Kęty is a vertically integrated Polish aluminum processor operating extruded profiles, architectural systems, and flexible packaging across 50+ countries with in-house billet casting.
Rationale
Record H1 2026 results (net profit +33% y/y, EBITDA margin ~21%), ROE of 37%, and 12-month price momentum of +45% directly validate the quality-momentum screen — operational outperformance is accelerating, not fading.
Material risks
- 1No disclosed order backlog or long-term contracts means the construction-driven volume surge (capacity >90%) could reverse sharply if European building activity softens, removing the revenue visibility that would sustain momentum into 2H 2026.
- 2A mid-80% dividend payout ratio distributing ~PLN 483m leaves limited retained capital for capex at peak utilization, compressing the reinvestment runway that typically sustains high ROE in cyclical materials names.
AI verdict council
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