Stock Scores That Actually Work

7 score categories that assess every angle of a stock. Led by a Valuation Model that identifies cheap and expensive stocks using per-stock metric selection. Built for precision.

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Purely Fundamental

No technical analysis, no momentum. A stock going up doesn't make it score higher. We analyze the business, not the ticker.

Customized Per-Stock

Our Valuation Model selects the most reliable valuation metrics for each company individually, not just by industry template.

Up to 35 Years of Backtesting

See how any stock scored at any point in history. Point-in-time accurate, no hindsight bias. Explore historical scores.

Where the Obsession Started

In 2020, our co-founder Daniel was spending hours analyzing stocks by hand, running through the same checklist for every company on his YouTube channel with 260K+ subscribers. He wanted a score that thinks like a value investor. So we built one.

Before

The Manual Grind

  • Hours in Excel spreadsheets
  • Digging through 10-Ks manually
  • Inconsistent ratio calculations
After

Instant Clarity

Overall Score 4.2
  • 80+ metrics analyzed instantly
  • Consistent across ~100,000 stocks
  • Industry-calibrated, repeatable logic
Chaos
Clarity

What started as hand-written notes became a 5-year engineering challenge, complete with all-nighters, technical breakthroughs, and an algorithm that now customizes itself for every single stock.

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Every Industry is Different

Most sites apply one formula to every stock. Our Fundamental Score adapts by industry and company type, while the Valuation Model selects metrics individually for each stock. A bank and a tech company are never evaluated the same way.

Technology
NVDA

NVIDIA

Semiconductors

Revenue Growth Critical
FCF Margin High Weight
R&D Efficiency High Weight
Net Interest Margin N/A
Banking
JPM

JPMorgan

Diversified Banks

Net Interest Margin Critical
Total Deposits Growth High Weight
Efficiency Ratio High Weight
R&D Efficiency N/A

Calibrated across ~100,000 stocks on 70+ global exchanges

Making an Informed Stock Decision Is Hard

Every Stock Score combines two components: a Valuation Model that identifies cheap and expensive stocks, and a Fundamental Score that measures business quality across 6 categories. 80+ metrics, one clear 1-5 score.

Score Breakdown showing how Stock Scores work: 7 pillars (Valuation, Management, Financial Health, Growth, Analysts, Profitability, Dividends) on the left with an arrow pointing to detailed Valuation Breakdown on the right showing P/S and P/E ratios

Fundamental Score

6 categories of business quality: Profitability, Growth, Financial Health, Dividends, Management, and Analyst consensus.

Valuation Model

Per-stock metric selection identifies cheap and expensive stocks in real time. The most unique component of every Stock Score.

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What Do The Scores Mean?

Green means strong. Red means dig deeper.

4.2–5.0 Very Good

Excellent Fundamentals

Top-tier profile. Strong scores across all 7 categories, including the Valuation Model.

3.4–4.2 Good

Healthy Profile

High-quality business. Strong scores in most areas with few fundamental weaknesses.

2.6–3.4 Average

Mixed Signals

Conflicting metrics (e.g., High Growth but Expensive, or Cheap but Low Profitability).

1.8–2.6 Bad

Caution Advised

Below-average fundamentals. Multiple red flags likely outweigh the business strengths.

1.0–1.8 Very Bad

High Risk

Fails nearly all fundamental checks. Historically associated with poor capital preservation.

Example

If AAPL's overall score is 3.9, that means its fundamentals are Good

The score is a snapshot of fundamental health, not a predictor of future stock price movement. It is designed to illuminate financial strength, but investors should perform their own due diligence

Stock Scores for Every Investor

Whether you're just starting out or managing millions, Stock Scores meets you where you are

For Beginners

Simple 1-5 scores help you understand any stock and learn the why behind the number

For Intermediate

You've done the research; we surface the warnings and risks you might've overlooked

For Experts

Sanity-check any stock instantly, or screen thousands to find what's worth your time

See How Any Stock Really Performed

Powered by up to 35 years of point-in-time Stock Scores. See exactly what you would have seen at any moment in history.

Point-in-Time Accuracy

Scores calculated using only data available at that moment

Up to 35 Years of History

Deep historical data for meaningful backtesting

No Look-Ahead Bias

Test strategies without hindsight contamination

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Common Questions About Stock Scores

Everything you need to know about how Stock Scores work

What are Stock Scores?

Stock Scores are a 1-to-5 rating system built on pure fundamentals. Each score combines two components: a Valuation Model that identifies cheap and expensive stocks using per-stock metric selection, and a Fundamental Score that measures business quality across 6 categories (Profitability, Growth, Financial Health, Dividends, Management, and Analyst). All 7 categories are equally weighted and calibrated per industry, sometimes per stock.

No technical analysis, no momentum. A stock going up doesn't make it score higher. We analyze the business, not the ticker.

What makes Stock Scores different from other rating systems?

Most scoring tools apply the same template to every stock. Some factor in technical analysis and price momentum, so a stock going up scores higher simply because it's going up. That's the opposite of what a fundamental score should do.

Stock Scores are purely fundamental. Our algorithms are calibrated per industry and sometimes per stock. The Valuation Model goes even further: it algorithmically selects the most statistically reliable valuation multiples for each individual company, evaluating whether it appears over or undervalued relative to its own price history and expected growth. No one else does this.

Do Stock Scores actually work?

Thousands of customers across 100+ countries use Stock Scores as part of their investing process. Scores are for informational and educational purposes, not buy or sell recommendations. They help beginners know where to start and save experienced investors hours of research across tens of thousands of stocks.

You can judge for yourself: we provide up to 35 years of historical score data so you can see how any stock scored at any point in history and decide whether the patterns are meaningful to you. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

Can a high-scoring stock still lose money?

Yes, and that's investing. Scores measure fundamental health and valuation today. They can't predict lawsuits, executive scandals, fraud, or sudden macro shifts. A stock can score a 5 and still drop if something unexpected happens.

Stock Scores are one tool in your toolkit, not the whole toolkit. They're designed to inform your decisions, not make them for you. Always do your own research and consider your personal financial situation before investing.

What is the Valuation Model?

The Valuation Model is one of the 7 score categories and the most unique. It algorithmically selects the most statistically reliable valuation multiples for each specific company, then evaluates whether it appears over or undervalued relative to its own price history and expected growth. A fast-growing tech company and a mature dividend payer are not valued the same way.

Valuation Model scores update in real time throughout the trading day as prices move. If growth characteristics change, the selected metrics change with them.

How often are scores updated?

All scores update throughout the day. Price-sensitive metrics like valuation multiples and dividend yield reflect current stock prices in real time. Other metrics update when companies report new financial data, earnings, or dividends. You'll always see the most current assessment when you load a stock's page.

Can I use Stock Scores for international stocks?

Yes. We score over 100,000 stocks across 70+ global exchanges. Whether you're looking at US blue chips, Canadian banks, European industrials, or Asian tech companies, our scoring algorithms are calibrated for each market and industry.

How can I find stocks using scores?

Our Stock Screener lets you filter by any score combination. You can search for undervalued dividend stocks, high-growth companies with strong financials, or any custom criteria you care about. It's one of the most popular features on the platform.

Is Stock Scores free?

You can see scores for a selection of stocks on our free plan. Pro and Unlimited subscribers get full access to scores for all 100,000+ stocks, plus up to 35 years of historical score data. We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee on all first-time purchases, no questions asked.

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