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ABE.WA

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AB S.A. · Technology · Poland · $565M · Avg Vol: $227K/d

88
StockRank
Q
46
V
76
M
57
P/E (TTM)
10.3x
ROE
13.9%
D/E
0.2x
Dividend %
4.7%
AI CONVICTION THESIS

AB S.A. is an IT distributor in Poland and the CEE region. While it operates in a growing region, IT distribution is a highly competitive, low-margin business that fails our quality filters.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

AB S.A. is the largest distributor of IT products, consumer electronics, and home appliances in Poland and the broader CEE region. The company operates as a vital link between global technology manufacturers and thousands of local resellers, supported by a state-of-the-art logistics center in Poland. Its competitive moat is built on massive economies of scale, a highly diversified product portfolio, and advanced automated distribution systems.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year202320242025CAGR
Revenue4.1B3.9B4.0B-1.0%
EPS2.612.95294.81962.1%
Shares16.2M16.2M16.2M0.0%
Debt101.2M64.7M56.5M-25.3%
Equity306.3M372.8M409.3M15.6%
Op CF-1.2M63.5M29.0M-54.4%
Inv CF-6.3M-2.6M-1.0M
Fin CF-2.9M-44.7M-30.4M
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PRICE (1Y)+0.6%
34.9736.1937.4138.6339.84May 13Jun 3Jun 24
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$35.18
RSI (14)
22.9
52W High
$40.81
From 52W High
0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
46
ROIC
15.9%79.2
ROE
13.9%71.4
GP/Assets
15.2%38.5
Op. Margin
1.9%32.8
FCF/Assets
-4.8%22.9
Piotroski
419.5
Int. Cover
6.1x39.8
D/E Ratio
0.24x48.6
Current Ratio
1.43x28.6
Value
76
P/E (TTM)
10.3x91.2
EV/EBITDA
7.4x83.2
P/FCF
N/A
P/B
1.4x80.5
P/S
0.1x98.7
Div Yield
4.7%91.2
Momentum
57
52W High %
86%72.6
RS 6M
22%71.1
SMA 50/200
1.19x66.3
EPS Rev 4W
+0.1%53.6
EPS Rev 12W
N/A
EPS Improve
-26%7.4
Q Growth
17%47.9

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$565M
P/E (Forward)
13.9x
Gross Margin
4.1%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Technology, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of ABE.WA are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
ABE.WAAB S.A.(you)$565M88STRONG BUY
GRN.WAGrodno Spólka Akcyjna$72M82STRONG BUY
KOM.WAKomputronik S.A.$17M65HOLD
VRC.WAVercom S.A.$692M87STRONG BUY
ASE.WAAsseco South Eastern Europe S.A.$868M86STRONG BUY
SGN.WASygnity S.A.$454M80STRONG BUY
CMP.WAComp S.A.$486M78BUY
ABS.WAAsseco Business Solutions S.A.$778M95STRONG BUY
TXT.WAText S.A.$286M96STRONG BUY
SPR.WASpyrosoft Spólka Akcyjna$113M87STRONG BUY

Peer medians: ROE 14.3% · P/E 17.5x · Gross margin 28.1%

AB S.A. (ABE.WA) — Stock Score Summary

AB S.A. (ABE.WA) has a MoatMap StockRank of 88/100 based on Quality (46/100), Value (76/100), and Momentum (57/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. AB S.A. is an IT distributor in Poland and the CEE region. While it operates in a growing region, IT distribution is a highly competitive, low-margin business that fails our quality filters.

AB S.A. is the largest distributor of IT products, consumer electronics, and home appliances in Poland and the broader CEE region. The company operates as a vital link between global technology manufacturers and thousands of local resellers, supported by a state-of-the-art logistics center in Poland. Its competitive moat is built on massive economies of scale, a highly diversified product portfolio, and advanced automated distribution systems.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$35.18
Market Cap$565M
P/E (TTM)10.29
P/E (Forward)13.93
Price/Book1.40
Return on Equity13.9%
Return on Invested Capital15.9%
Debt/Equity24.31
Gross Margin4.1%
Operating Margin1.9%
Revenue Growth7.8%
Dividend Yield4.7%
Free Cash Flow$-56M

AB S.A. operates in the Electronics & Computer Distribution industry, part of the Technology sector (Poland).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AB S.A.’s (ABE.WA) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for AB S.A. (ABE.WA) is 88/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (46), Value (76), and Momentum (57) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does AB S.A. have an economic moat?
AB S.A. (ABE.WA) has a Quality factor score of 46/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is AB S.A. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for AB S.A. (ABE.WA) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 88/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is AB S.A. in?
AB S.A. (ABE.WA) operates in the Technology sector, specifically the Electronics & Computer Distribution industry (Poland).