Quality Momentum

QM · rank #19 · 2026-09-10

AYA

NASDAQ · $4.20B (USD)

SignalBuy1.0strength 1.0 / 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.
+216.36%
ROE TTM
Return on equity, trailing 12 months.
+25.7%
Profit margin
Net profit margin, trailing 12 months.
+32.8%
Market cap (USD)
Size filter: > $500M required.
$4.20B
Anchor (recent)
Close on 2026-08-11
$27.84
Anchor (far)
Close on 2025-08-11
$8.80

The AI research card

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Summary

Aya Gold & Silver is a pure-play silver producer operating the high-grade, low-cost Zgounder mine in Morocco, which has completed a major expansion to a processing capacity of 3,650 tonnes per day.

Rationale

The strong quant signals of high momentum and profitability are validated by explosive year-over-year earnings and cash flow growth driven by expanded production capacity and robust silver prices.

Material risks

  • 1Complete exposure to volatile spot silver prices with zero revenue visibility due to the absence of long-term fixed-price contracts or order backlogs.
  • 2Single-asset operational concentration at the Zgounder mine, making the company highly vulnerable to localized disruptions and quarterly consensus misses.

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