QM · rank #5 · 2026-10-20
PKN
GPW · PLN · $46.24B (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Momentum 12-1 Return from 12 months ago to 1 month ago. | +85.40% |
|---|---|
| ROE TTM Return on equity, trailing 12 months. | +8.7% |
| Profit margin Net profit margin, trailing 12 months. | +4.5% |
| Market cap (USD) Size filter: > $300M required (USD-equivalent). | $46.24B |
| Anchor (recent) Close on 2026-09-18 | $151.14 |
| Anchor (far) Close on 2025-09-19 | $81.52 |
The AI research card
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Summary
Polski Koncern Naftowy ORLEN SA is Central and Eastern Europe's largest integrated multi-energy group, operating refining, upstream oil and gas production, power generation, and a 3,500-station retail network.
Rationale
The strong 0.8540 momentum signal is validated by pristine quality metrics, including a near-zero net debt/EBITDA ratio of 0.1x, PLN 15.2 billion in Q2 operating cash flow, and a proposed record PLN 8-per-share dividend.
Material risks
- 1An estimated PLN 2 billion windfall tax levy alongside ongoing risk of Polish or EU regulatory interventions on energy profits and fuel margins.
- 2Cyclical compression in refining and petrochemical margins exacerbated by planned Q3 maintenance downtime at the Płock refinery and upstream assets.
AI verdict council
Each pick is reviewed independently by 3 models before any order. 2 of 3 voted to proceed.