Factor Glossary

Every factor. Explained.

Nine institutional-grade metrics. Each one scored, weighted, and benchmarked against your sector. Click any factor to see the full definition, formula, and why it matters.

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Tier 1 · Existential Pillars1.5× weight

Cash vs DebtTier 1 · 1.5× weight

Does the company have more cash than it owes?

Interest CoverageTier 1 · 1.5× weight

Can the company's earnings comfortably cover what it owes the bank?

Valuation (P/S)Tier 1 · 1.5× weight

Are you paying a fair price relative to what the company earns?

Tier 2 · Engine Room1.0× weight

Revenue Growth (YoY)Tier 2 · 1.0× weight

Is the company making more money than last year?

Operating MarginTier 2 · 1.0× weight

How much profit per dollar of sales after running the business?

FCF MarginTier 2 · 1.0× weight

How much of every revenue dollar actually turns into free cash?

Scalability (Rev vs Exp)Tier 2 · 1.0× weight

Is revenue growing faster than costs?

Tier 3 · Market Sentiment0.5× weight

Short InterestTier 3 · 0.5× weight

How many people are actively betting this stock goes down?

Institutional HoldingsTier 3 · 0.5× weight

Are the big money players buying and holding this stock?

5YR Performance vs S&PTier 3 · 0.5× weight

Did this stock beat just buying the index over 5 years?

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