Quality Momentum

QM · rank #11 · 2026-09-11

PXM

GPW · PLN · $511M (USD)

SignalBuy1.8strength 1.8 / 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.
+64.12%
ROE TTM
Return on equity, trailing 12 months.
+16.0%
Profit margin
Net profit margin, trailing 12 months.
+2.9%
Market cap (USD)
Size filter: > $300M required (USD-equivalent).
$511M
Anchor (recent)
Close on 2026-08-12
$7.96
Anchor (far)
Close on 2025-08-12
$4.85

The AI research card

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Summary

Polimex-Mostostal S.A. is a Polish engineering and construction group executing utility, industrial, and infrastructure projects both domestically and internationally.

Rationale

The quant signal's strong 12-1 momentum of 0.6412 and ROE of 15.97% are supported by a massive PLN 8.7–9.4 billion backlog securing multi-year revenues and a fresh catalyst from the August 2026 permanent appointment of CEO Piotr Andrusiewicz.

Material risks

  • 1Margin erosion and profitability contraction due to cost inflation and competitive bidding pressures, as evidenced by a 22% YoY decline in net income to approximately PLN 59.7 million in H1 2026.
  • 2Exposure to capital expenditure cycles and delays in project rollouts by Polish public sector and state utility clients who represent the bulk of the backlog.

AI verdict council

Each pick is reviewed independently by 3 models before any order. 2 of 3 voted to proceed.

OpenAI
Proceed
Claude
Caution
Gemini
Proceed