QM · rank #18 · 2026-10-20

TOR

GPW · PLN · $394M (USD)

SignalBuy1.4strength 1.4 / 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.	+43.04%
ROE TTM Return on equity, trailing 12 months.	+15.4%
Profit margin Net profit margin, trailing 12 months.	+4.0%
Market cap (USD) Size filter: > $300M required (USD-equivalent).	$394M
Anchor (recent) Close on 2026-09-18	$68.80
Anchor (far) Close on 2025-09-19	$48.10

The AI research card

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Summary

Torpol SA is a Polish engineering and construction firm specializing in railway infrastructure modernization, track laying, and station development primarily for public-sector rail clients.

Rationale

Strong 43% 12-month price momentum and 15.4% ROE are supported by 17.3% 1H26 EBIT growth and a PLN 2.96 billion contract win that expands backlog to ~PLN 6.8–6.9 billion.

Material risks

1High backlog concentration, with roughly 83% of the order book tied to just three large projects, exposes margins to cost overruns and execution delays.
2Customer concentration and heavy reliance on PKP PLK leave the order pipeline vulnerable to public tender delays, state budget shifts, and CEO leadership transition uncertainty.

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