QM · rank #7 · 2026-09-11
APAM
AMSTERDAM · EUR · $4.00B (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Momentum 12-1 Return from 12 months ago to 1 month ago. | +92.16% |
|---|---|
| ROE TTM Return on equity, trailing 12 months. | +4.0% |
| Profit margin Net profit margin, trailing 12 months. | +2.1% |
| Market cap (USD) Size filter: > $300M required (USD-equivalent). | $4.00B |
| Anchor (recent) Close on 2026-08-12 | $48.34 |
| Anchor (far) Close on 2025-08-12 | $25.16 |
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Summary
Aperam SA is a leading European producer of stainless steel, electrical steel, and specialty alloys with integrated production facilities across Europe and Brazil.
Rationale
The strong momentum signal of 0.9216 is supported by a significant sequential turnaround in quality metrics, including Q2 2026 EPS rising to €1.61 from €0.04 and a positive €106 million free cash flow swing.
Material risks
- 1Over half of the quarterly net income improvement stems from a one-off €59 million Brazil PIS/COFINS legal gain rather than recurring core operating improvements.
- 2The commoditized nature of the steel industry leaves Aperam's margins highly exposed to potential dilution of European TRQ trade protections and persistent weakness in global end-market demand.
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