QM · rank #3 · 2026-09-10
SZG
XETRA · EUR · $3.77B (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Momentum 12-1 Return from 12 months ago to 1 month ago. | +129.64% |
|---|---|
| ROE TTM Return on equity, trailing 12 months. | +1.4% |
| Profit margin Net profit margin, trailing 12 months. | +0.6% |
| Market cap (USD) Size filter: > $300M required (USD-equivalent). | $3.77B |
| Anchor (recent) Close on 2026-08-11 | $51.65 |
| Anchor (far) Close on 2025-08-11 | $22.49 |
The AI research card
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Summary
Salzgitter AG is a German integrated steel group operating across steel production, tubes, trading, and technology, with a significant equity stake in Aurubis AG [RECENT_DEVELOPMENTS, BUSINESS_STATUS].
Rationale
The exceptional 12-1 momentum signal is fundamentally backed by a sharp swing to profitability in H1 2026 and upgraded full-year guidance, indicating that depressed TTM quality metrics are experiencing a strong cyclical turnaround [RECENT_DEVELOPMENTS, FINANCIAL_NOTES].
Material risks
- 1High sensitivity to cyclical European steel demand and pricing, which could rapidly deteriorate and reverse the recent earnings and margin recovery [TOP_RISKS].
- 2Integration and capital burden risks from the full takeover of Hüttenwerke Krupp Mannesmann (HKM) alongside heavy structural costs for EU-mandated steel decarbonization [TOP_RISKS].
AI verdict council
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