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QM · rank #18 · 2026-10-21

TOR

GPW · PLN · $387M (USD)

SignalBuy1.1strength 1.1 / 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.
+44.28%
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).
$387M
Anchor (recent)
Close on 2026-09-21
$69.40
Anchor (far)
Close on 2025-09-19
$48.10

The AI research card

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Summary

Torpol SA is a Polish infrastructure contractor specializing in railway track construction, station modernization, and system integration primarily for public-sector rail operators like PKP PLK.

Rationale

Solid momentum (44.3%) and ROE (15.4%) are reinforced by accelerating 1H26 EBIT growth (+17.3% YoY) and a record PLN 6.8B+ backlog that provides exceptional revenue visibility through 2028.

Material risks

  • 1High project concentration risk, with approximately 83% of the total backlog concentrated in just three major contracts, leaving margins sensitive to cost overruns or execution delays.
  • 2Extreme dependence on public procurement and PKP PLK exposes cash flows to Polish state budget reallocation, tender timeline slips, or administrative delays.

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