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Financial Health & Risk

Cash Flow

Measures the net amount of cash moving into and out of a business. It reveals how a company generates and uses cash across operations, investments, and financing, providing a truer picture of health than net income alone.

TypePositive InterpretationNegative Interpretation
OperatingCore business is profitableOperations are losing cash
InvestingSelling assets to raise cashInvesting heavily in future growth
FinancingRaising capital (debt/equity)Repaying debt, buying back stock
Free Cash FlowSurplus cash after investmentsNot enough cash to cover expenses
General

Williams %R

%R

A momentum indicator that shows whether a stock is overbought or oversold relative to its recent high-low range. It helps traders identify potential reversal points.

%R ValueInterpretation
0 to -20Overbought – potential price pullback
-20 to -80Neutral zone – trend continuation likely
-80 to -100Oversold – potential price rebound
Valuation & Ratios

Current Ratio

A key liquidity metric that assesses a company's ability to cover its short-term obligations (due within one year) with its short-term assets. It answers the question: 'Can the company pay its immediate bills?'

ValueInterpretation
< 1.0Potential liquidity risk; liabilities exceed assets
1.0 – 2.0Healthy liquidity; good short-term financial health
> 2.0Very safe, but may indicate inefficient use of assets
Valuation & Ratios

Debt to Equity

D/E

Quantifies a company's financial leverage by comparing its total liabilities to its shareholder equity. It indicates how much of the company's financing comes from debt versus equity, highlighting its reliance on borrowing.

D/E RatioInterpretation
< 1.0Low leverage; primarily equity-funded
1.0 – 2.0Moderate leverage; balanced financing
> 2.0High leverage; higher financial risk
General

Dividend Yield

Shows how much a company pays in dividends each year relative to its stock price. It's a key measure of the return an investor can expect from dividends alone, often favored by income-focused investors.

Yield %Interpretation
< 2%Likely a growth-focused company, reinvesting profits
2–5%Balanced approach to growth and shareholder returns
> 5%High yield, potentially an income stock or a sign of risk
Profitability

Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization

EBITDA

Stands for Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization. It's a proxy for a company's core operational profitability before accounting and financing decisions are factored in.

TrendInterpretation
Consistently GrowingStrong and improving core business performance
Declining or VolatileWeakening operational profitability or instability
Valuation & Ratios

Enterprise Value to EBITDA

EV/EBITDAEV to EBITDA

Compares a company's Enterprise Value (EV) to its EBITDA. This valuation multiple is often preferred over P/E as it's capital structure-neutral, making it useful for comparing companies with different levels of debt.

RatioInterpretation
< 10Potentially undervalued or in a mature industry
10–15Considered a fair valuation for many industries
> 15Potentially overvalued or a high-growth company
Valuation & Ratios

Market Cap to Sales

P/SPrice-to-SalesPrice-to-SaleMarket Cap to Sale

The Price-to-Sales ratio compares a company's market capitalization to its total revenue. It’s particularly useful for valuing growth companies that may not yet be profitable.

RatioInterpretation
< 1Potentially undervalued if sales are strong
1–3A common range for fairly valued, established companies
> 3High valuation; significant future growth is priced in
Technical & Momentum

Money Flow Index

MFI

A momentum indicator that incorporates both price and volume to measure buying and selling pressure. It is often referred to as the volume-weighted RSI, helping to identify overbought or oversold conditions.

MFI ValueInterpretation
< 20Oversold conditions; potential buying opportunity
20–80Neutral market sentiment
> 80Overbought conditions; potential selling opportunity
Profitability

Operating Margin

Measures how much profit a company makes on a dollar of sales, after paying for variable costs of production but before paying interest or tax. It reveals the efficiency of a company's core business operations.

Margin %Interpretation
High & StableStrong operational efficiency and pricing power
Low or DecliningCost pressures or weakening competitive position
Valuation & Ratios

Price to Earnings Ratio

P/E RatioPE RatioP/E

The Price-to-Earnings ratio compares a company's stock price to its earnings per share. It's a classic valuation metric indicating how much investors are willing to pay for each dollar of earnings.

P/EInterpretation
< 15Often considered a 'value' stock
15–25Average valuation for the broader market
> 25Indicates high growth expectations or 'growth' stock
Valuation & Ratios

Price to Book Ratio

PB RatioP/B RatioP/B

The Price-to-Book ratio compares a company's market capitalization to its book value (assets minus liabilities). A low ratio could mean the stock is undervalued, especially for asset-heavy industries.

PBInterpretation
< 1Potentially undervalued; trading for less than its assets
1–3Fairly valued for many stable businesses
> 3Premium valuation; common for asset-light tech firms
Profitability

Return on Equity

ROEReturn on EQ

Measures a corporation's profitability in relation to the equity invested by its shareholders. In short, it answers: 'How effectively is the company using our money to generate profits?'

ROE %Interpretation
> 15%Indicates highly efficient use of shareholder capital
10-15%Solid and acceptable returns
< 10%Suggests inefficient use of capital or weak profitability
Technical & Momentum

Relative Strength Index

RSI

The Relative Strength Index is a momentum oscillator that measures the speed and change of price movements. It identifies overbought or oversold conditions in a stock, signaling potential trend reversals.

RSI ValueInterpretation
< 30Oversold; may be due for a price rebound
30–70Neutral; no clear momentum signal
> 70Overbought; may be due for a price correction
General

Return on Capital Employed

ROCE

Evaluates a company’s efficiency at generating profits from its total capital (both equity and debt). It shows how well the company is using all available capital to generate earnings.

ROCE %Interpretation
> 15%Strong capital efficiency and healthy profitability
10-15%Reasonable returns; operationally sound
< 10%Potential inefficiency in capital utilization
Valuation & Ratios

Quick Ratio

QR

Also known as the acid‑test ratio; measures short‑term liquidity excluding inventory—asks whether the company can pay current liabilities using its most liquid assets.

ValueInterpretation
< 1.0May struggle to meet obligations without selling inventory
> 1.0Able to cover short‑term liabilities with liquid assets
Profitability

Gross Margin

Shows the percentage of revenue remaining after deducting the cost of goods sold (COGS). Indicates production efficiency and pricing strategy strength.

Margin %Interpretation
High (e.g. > 40%)Strong product pricing or low production costs
Low or DecliningPressure on pricing or rising COGS
Profitability

Return on Assets

ROAReturn on Asset

Indicates how profitable a company is relative to its total assets. Reflects how efficiently management uses assets to generate earnings.

ROA %Interpretation
> 5–10%Efficient asset utilization
< 5%Possible inefficiencies or asset-heavy structure
Valuation & Ratios

Price/Earnings to Growth Ratio

PEG RatioPEG

Price/Earnings to Growth ratio adjusts P/E by factoring in earnings growth. Helps assess valuation relative to growth expectations.

PEGInterpretation
≈ 1Valuation aligns with growth rate
< 1Possibly undervalued given growth
> 1Possibly overvalued relative to growth
Financial Health & Risk

Beta

Measures a stock’s volatility relative to the overall market. Indicates how much a stock's price moves compared to a benchmark like the S&P 500.

BetaInterpretation
< 1Less volatile than the market
≈ 1Moves in line with market
> 1More volatile than market; higher risk/reward
Technical & Momentum

Moving Average Convergence Divergence

MACD

Moving Average Convergence Divergence; a momentum oscillator based on the difference between short and long-term moving averages (usually 12‑ and 26‑day EMAs). Used to identify trend direction and strength.

MACD Line vs SignalInterpretation
MACD crosses above signalBullish momentum
MACD crosses below signalBearish momentum
Technical & Momentum

Bollinger Band

A volatility indicator using a moving average with upper/lower bands set by standard deviations. Helps detect overbought/oversold levels and volatility spikes.

Price relative to bandsInterpretation
Touches upper bandPotential overbought condition
Touches lower bandPotential oversold condition
Bands wideningIncreasing volatility
Bands contractingDecreasing volatility
Technical & Momentum

Average True Range

ATR

Average True Range measures market volatility by decomposing the entire range of an asset price for a given period.

ATRInterpretation
High ATRHigh volatility; larger price swings
Low ATRLow volatility; quieter market
Operational Efficiency

Churn Rate

Used for subscription businesses; the rate at which customers cancel. Vital for SaaS and recurring‑revenue companies.

Churn %Interpretation
Low (< 5%)Stable/healthy recurring revenue
High (> 10%)Possible customer dissatisfaction or high turnover
Operational Efficiency

Customer Acquisition Cost

CAC

The average cost to acquire a new customer. Helps assess marketing efficiency and payback period.

CACInterpretation
Low vs LTVEfficient customer acquisition
High vs LTVMay not be profitable long‑term
Profitability

Debt to EBITDA

Measures how many years it would take a company to pay off its debt, assuming current EBITDA stays constant. Gauges leverage relative to operating earnings.

Debt/EBITDAInterpretation
< 3Manageable leverage
3–5Moderate leverage
> 5High leverage; riskier debt load
Valuation & Ratios

Price to Cash Flow

P/CF

Compares a company’s market value to its operating cash flow. Useful for assessing valuation based on real cash generation rather than earnings, which can be more easily manipulated.

RatioInterpretation
< 10Potentially undervalued with strong cash flow
10–20Fair valuation
> 20Overvalued or weak cash flow relative to market cap
Valuation & Ratios

Interest Coverage Ratio

Measures a firm's ability to pay interest on its debt, calculated as EBIT divided by interest expense. Indicates how comfortably a company can service its debt from operating earnings.

RatioInterpretation
< 1.5Struggling to cover interest costs
1.5–3Moderate coverage; caution advised
> 3Comfortable interest coverage
General

Altman Z‑Score

A formula combining multiple ratios to predict the probability of bankruptcy within two years. Commonly used to assess corporate financial distress risk.

Z‑ScoreInterpretation
< 1.8High bankruptcy risk
1.8–3.0Grey area; caution
> 3.0Financially healthy
Operational Efficiency

Inventory Turnover

Indicates how many times a company’s inventory is sold and replaced over a period. High turnover suggests efficient inventory management.

Turns per periodInterpretation
HighEfficient sales and inventory use
LowPotential overstock or slow sales
Operational Efficiency

Days Sales Outstanding

DSO

Measures the average number of days it takes a company to collect payment after a sale. A key indicator of credit and cash collection efficiency.

DaysInterpretation
LowFaster collections; efficient receivables management
HighSlow collections; potential cash flow issues
Valuation & Ratios

Operating Cash Flow Ratio

Compares operating cash flow to current liabilities, showing how well operations generate cash to meet short-term debts.

RatioInterpretation
< 1.0May struggle to meet short-term liabilities
> 1.0Strong operating cash to cover liabilities
Financial Health & Risk

Current Free Cash Flow Yield

Compares free cash flow per share to the share price. Reflects how much free cash flow investors are getting per dollar invested.

Yield %Interpretation
< 5%Modest free cash return
5–10%Attractive yield
> 10%High yield; check sustainability
Valuation & Ratios

Gross Sales to Net Sales Ratio

Compares gross sales to net sales to understand the impact of returns, discounts, or allowances on revenue.

RatioInterpretation
≈ 1.0Minimal deductions from gross sales
< 0.95Significant returns/discounts reducing net revenue
Valuation & Ratios

Sharpe Ratio

A risk-adjusted return metric that measures excess return per unit of volatility. Used to evaluate the efficiency of investment performance.

RatioInterpretation
< 1Sub-optimal risk-adjusted return
1–2Good risk-adjusted return
> 2Excellent risk-adjusted return
Valuation & Ratios

Treynor Ratio

Similar to the Sharpe ratio but uses systematic risk (beta) instead of total volatility. Measures how much excess return an investor is receiving for each unit of market risk taken.

RatioInterpretation
HigherBetter return relative to market risk
LowerUnderperforming on a risk-adjusted basis
Profitability

Earnings Per Share

EPSEarning Per Share

The portion of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding share of common stock. It serves as a key indicator of a company's profitability and is a primary driver of its stock price.

TrendInterpretation
Consistently GrowingStrong and increasing profitability per share
Declining or NegativeWeakening profitability, potential operational issues, or losses
Valuation & Ratios

Dividend Payout Ratio

The percentage of earnings paid to shareholders in dividends. This ratio reveals how much of its profit a company returns to shareholders versus how much it retains to reinvest in growth.

Ratio %Interpretation
< 30%Low payout; high earnings retention for reinvestment and growth
30% – 60%Sustainable and balanced approach to dividends and growth
> 60%High payout; could limit future growth or be unsustainable
> 100%Unsustainable; paying out more than it earns
Financial Health & Risk

Working Capital

Measures a company's operational liquidity, calculated as Current Assets minus Current Liabilities. It represents the resources available to finance day-to-day operations.

ValueInterpretation
Strongly PositiveSufficient cash and liquid assets to cover short-term obligations
Slightly Positive or NegativePotential liquidity issues; may struggle to pay bills efficiently
Strongly NegativeHigh risk of a liquidity crisis or insolvency
Technical & Momentum

Simple Moving Average

SMA

Calculates the average price of a security over a specific number of periods. SMAs are a core tool for identifying trend direction and generating crossover signals.

Crossover EventInterpretation
Price crosses above SMABullish signal; short-term momentum is positive
Price crosses below SMABearish signal; short-term momentum is negative
Golden Cross (SMA 50 > SMA 200)Signal for a potential long-term bull market
Death Cross (SMA 50 < SMA 200)Signal for a potential long-term bear market
Technical & Momentum

Stochastic Oscillator

A momentum indicator that compares a security's closing price to its price range over a given time period. It helps identify overbought and oversold conditions.

ValueInterpretation
< 20Oversold; may be due for a price bounce
20 – 80Neutral; no clear momentum signal
> 80Overbought; may be due for a price pullback
Technical & Momentum

On-Balance Volume

OBV

A momentum indicator that uses volume flow to predict changes in stock price. It suggests that volume precedes price moves, helping to confirm trends or spot reversals.

TrendInterpretation
Rising OBVConfirms an uptrend (buying pressure)
Falling OBVConfirms a downtrend (selling pressure)
Divergence (e.g., Price Up, OBV Down)Potential trend reversal ahead
Technical & Momentum

Average Directional Index

ADX

A technical indicator used to determine the strength of a trend, but not its direction. It helps traders decide whether to use a trend-following or a range-trading strategy.

ADX ValueTrend Strength
< 25Weak or non-existent trend (ranging market)
25 – 50Strong trend
> 50Very strong and mature trend
Technical & Momentum

Ichimoku Cloud (Kumo)

A versatile, all-in-one indicator that provides information on trend direction, momentum, and dynamic support/resistance levels. The 'Cloud' is its most prominent feature.

Price LocationInterpretation
Above the CloudStrong bullish trend
Below the CloudStrong bearish trend
Inside the CloudTrend is consolidating or unclear; high volatility
Cloud ColorGreen cloud suggests bullish bias; red cloud suggests bearish bias
Technical & Momentum

Fibonacci Retracement

A technical analysis tool used to identify potential support and resistance levels. It's based on the idea that prices will retrace a predictable portion of a move before continuing in the original direction.

Key LevelsInterpretation
23.6%, 38.2%, 50%, 61.8%Potential support levels in an uptrend or resistance levels in a downtrend
Retracement holds at a levelConfirms the level as support/resistance, suggesting trend continuation
Price breaks through a key levelSuggests the previous trend may be weakening or reversing
Valuation & Ratios

Book Value Per Share

BVPS

Calculates the per-share value of a company based on its equity available to common shareholders. It represents the net asset value of a company on a per-share basis.

ComparisonInterpretation
Stock Price < BVPSMay indicate the stock is undervalued
Stock Price > BVPSInvestors are willing to pay a premium over the company's net asset value
Technical & Momentum

Cash Conversion Cycle

CCC

Measures the number of days it takes a company to convert its investments in inventory and other resources into cash flows from sales. A lower number is better.

CCC Value (Days)Interpretation
Low or NegativeHighly efficient; company gets paid by customers before it pays suppliers
High or IncreasingCash is tied up in inventory and receivables for longer; potential inefficiency
General

Canslim Basket

CANSLIM

Companies demonstrating strong, recent growth in both earnings and sales, a core principle of the CANSLIM methodology.

MetricOperatorValue
YoY EPS Growth>20%
Quarterly Sales Growth>25%
General

Efficient Bank

Banks that operate with high operational efficiency and profitability, indicated by low costs relative to income and high returns on equity.

MetricOperatorValue
Cost-to-Income Ratio<55%
Return on Equity (ROE)>15%
General

Rising Star

Small-cap companies exhibiting hyper-growth characteristics, aiming to become future market leaders.

MetricOperatorValue
Market Capitalization<$2B
YoY Revenue Growth>30%
Financial Health & Risk

Debt Independent

Companies with exceptionally strong balance sheets, operating with virtually no debt.

MetricOperatorValue
Debt-to-Equity Ratio<0.1
General

Peter Lynch's Favorite

Stable, growing companies with low debt, aligning with the investment philosophy of Peter Lynch.

MetricOperatorValue
Debt-to-Equity Ratio<0.5
YoY Earnings Growth>15%
General

Institution Favorite

Companies backed by increasing conviction from institutional investors, indicated by a recent rise in ownership.

MetricOperatorValue
Institutional Holdings Increase (Quarterly)>5%
General

Dividend Star

Companies that offer an attractive dividend yield supported by sustainable earnings.

MetricOperatorValue
Dividend Yield>3%
Payout Ratio<60%
General

Rigid Riser

Companies achieving organic growth without diluting shareholder value by issuing new stock.

MetricOperatorValue
YoY Revenue Growth>10%
Shares Outstanding Growth<1%
General

Turnaround Champ

Companies that have successfully reversed a period of poor performance and are now demonstrating sustained profitability.

MetricOperatorValue
EPS (2 Years Ago)<0
Trailing Twelve Months EPS>0
General

Capital Expander

Companies actively investing in future growth through significant, publicly announced capital expenditure plans.

MetricOperatorValue
Significant CapEx Announcement (Last 6 Months)existstrue
General

Emerging Bluechip

Quality mid-cap stocks that exhibit strong profitability and higher-than-average growth potential.

MetricOperatorValue
Market Capitalizationbetween$2B-$10B
Return on Equity (ROE)>18%
YoY Sales Growth>15%
General

Profit Spinner

Companies that demonstrate operational leverage by disproportionately growing profits relative to sales.

MetricOperatorValue
Net Profit Margin Expansion (YoY)>2%
General

Cash Cow

Highly profitable companies that generate substantial and consistent free cash flow relative to their market price.

MetricOperatorValue
Free Cash Flow Yield>10%
General

Stable Compounder

Reliable companies that have demonstrated an ability to consistently grow both their top and bottom lines over a long period.

MetricOperatorValue
Consecutive Years of Revenue & EPS Growth>=5
General

Graham's Favorite

Graham Number

Value stocks that meet Benjamin Graham's classic criteria for being quantitatively undervalued.

MetricOperatorValue
Price-to-Earnings (P/E) Ratio<15
Price-to-Book (P/B) Ratio<1.5
General

Efficient Operator

Companies that are highly effective at using their assets to generate revenue.

MetricOperatorValue
Asset Turnover Ratio>1.5
General

Value Bargain

Companies whose stocks are potentially undervalued, trading at a discount to their tangible book value while maintaining profitability.

MetricOperatorValue
Price-to-Book (P/B) Ratio<1.0
Forward EPS Estimate>0

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