QM · rank #20 · 2026-09-11
MAU
PARIS · EUR · $1.87B (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Momentum 12-1 Return from 12 months ago to 1 month ago. | +56.68% |
|---|---|
| ROE TTM Return on equity, trailing 12 months. | +35.3% |
| Profit margin Net profit margin, trailing 12 months. | +74.8% |
| Market cap (USD) Size filter: > $300M required (USD-equivalent). | $1.87B |
| Anchor (recent) Close on 2026-08-12 | $7.81 |
| Anchor (far) Close on 2025-08-12 | $4.98 |
The AI research card
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Summary
Maurel & Prom is a Paris-listed E&P company with core production in Gabon, Angola, and Tanzania gas, plus minority stakes in Seplat (Nigeria) and Petroregional del Lago (Venezuela), now expanding aggressively into Colombia and Ecuador via a $1.33B Gran Tierra acquisition.
Rationale
The quality-momentum signal is reinforced by concrete fundamentals — 35% ROE, 75% profit margins, and 57% trailing momentum — all anchored by a real H1 2026 earnings beat (net income +78% YoY) driven by higher crude prices and production growth, not accounting noise.
Material risks
- 1The $1.33B Gran Tierra acquisition nearly doubles enterprise value relative to current market cap (~$1.87B), introducing substantial execution, integration, and leverage risk that could compress the very margins and ROE driving the quality screen.
- 2Concentrated Gabon exposure means any deterioration in host-government relations, royalty terms, or Ezanga permit renewal could materially impair the production base underpinning current profitability.
AI verdict council
Each pick is reviewed independently by 3 models before any order. 3 of 3 voted to proceed.