QM · rank #10 · 2026-10-20
APR
GPW · PLN · $963M (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Momentum 12-1 Return from 12 months ago to 1 month ago. | +59.06% |
|---|---|
| ROE TTM Return on equity, trailing 12 months. | +18.0% |
| Profit margin Net profit margin, trailing 12 months. | +5.5% |
| Market cap (USD) Size filter: > $300M required (USD-equivalent). | $963M |
| Anchor (recent) Close on 2026-09-18 | $29.95 |
| Anchor (far) Close on 2025-09-19 | $18.83 |
The AI research card
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Summary
Auto Partner (APR) is a Polish aftermarket auto-parts distributor supplying repair shops and retailers across CEE via just-in-time logistics, a broad supplier network, and its own MaXgear private label.
Rationale
The momentum signal (0.59 12-1M) is grounded in accelerating fundamentals — H1 2026 net profit +61%, EBITDA margin expanding to 10%, and revenue compounding at ~11% — consistent with a quality-momentum screen rewarding genuine earnings inflection rather than sentiment alone.
Material risks
- 1Inter Cars can replicate APR's CEE delivery density and private-label breadth without a structural barrier, and the October block sale of 4 million shares at PLN 27 by the Turzyńska Foundation signals insider distribution that creates near-term price overhang directly into the momentum window.
- 2German warehouse expansion introduces execution, FX, and inventory risk in a market where APR lacks established relationships, and any margin compression from ramp costs could break the earnings-acceleration narrative that underpins the quality leg of the screen.
AI verdict council
Each pick is reviewed independently by 3 models before any order. 3 of 3 voted to proceed.