Quality Momentum

QM · rank #7 · 2026-09-10

GPW

GPW · PLN · $1.05B (USD)

SignalStrong Buy2.3strength 2.3 / 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.
+80.69%
ROE TTM
Return on equity, trailing 12 months.
+20.1%
Profit margin
Net profit margin, trailing 12 months.
+35.9%
Market cap (USD)
Size filter: > $300M required (USD-equivalent).
$1.05B
Anchor (recent)
Close on 2026-08-11
$104.80
Anchor (far)
Close on 2025-08-11
$58.00

The AI research card

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Summary

GPW operates Poland's primary regulated stock and derivatives exchange, generating diversified fee revenues from trading, listing, and post-trade services underpinned by a statutory exchange license and network effects.

Rationale

Record H1 2026 results with 17.3% revenue growth, 20%+ ROE, and a 35.9% profit margin confirm that the quality signals are grounded in real operating leverage, while the 12-month price momentum (0.81) reflects the market pricing in sustained earnings acceleration rather than mere sentiment rotation.

Material risks

  • 1Earnings were reported 7 days before the as-of date, creating a post-announcement drift window but also the risk that Q2 2026's deceleration (EBITDA +0.6% YoY vs. H1 +20.1%) signals a momentum fade that the trailing signal has not yet captured.
  • 2GPW WATS implementation delays or operational failures could raise costs, trigger regulatory scrutiny, and undermine market confidence precisely when the stock is priced for continued execution excellence.

AI verdict council

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

OpenAI
Proceed
Claude
Proceed
Gemini
Proceed