Quality Momentum

QM · rank #15 · 2026-09-10

TKA

XETRA · EUR · $11.27B (USD)

SignalSell
verdict · CAUTION

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.
+66.82%
ROE TTM
Return on equity, trailing 12 months.
+3.3%
Profit margin
Net profit margin, trailing 12 months.
+0.9%
Market cap (USD)
Size filter: > $300M required (USD-equivalent).
$11.27B
Anchor (recent)
Close on 2026-08-11
$12.03
Anchor (far)
Close on 2025-08-11
$7.21

The AI research card

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Summary

TKA is a diversified German industrial conglomerate spanning steel, materials trading and marine systems, now being reshaped through spin-offs and decarbonisation investments.

Rationale

The signal fits a quality-momentum setup because operating momentum is improving sharply at the group level, with Q3 sales up 8%, adjusted EBIT up, net income turning positive and full-year EBIT guidance raised.

Material risks

  • 1Ongoing restructuring and portfolio separations, including the tk accelis spin-off and asset actions, could disrupt execution and fail to convert headline improvement into durable earnings quality.
  • 2Cyclical exposure to steel, materials trading and defence can still swing results if industrial demand softens or programme timing slips.

AI verdict council

Each pick is reviewed independently by 3 models before any order. 1 of 3 voted to proceed.

OpenAI
Proceed
Claude
Caution
Gemini
Caution