Stock Screener Documentation
Getting Started
- Enter stock ticker symbols (e.g., AAPL, MSFT, GOOGL) separated by commas
- Or use the Index Selector on the left to choose from predefined market indices
- Click "Run Screener" to analyze the selected stocks
- View results in Charts or Comparison Table tabs
- Click on any stock in the table to see its price history
Understanding the Charts
Bar Charts (Distribution Charts)
Show how each stock compares for a specific metric. Higher bars indicate better values. Use these to quickly identify top performers in categories like P/E ratio, ROE, or Market Cap.
Scatter Plots (Relationship Charts)
Show relationships between two metrics. Bubble size represents market cap. Use these to find stocks with optimal combinations (e.g., low P/E with high ROE).
Line Charts (Historical Data)
Display price history over time. Click any stock in the results table to view its historical price movements.
Key Metrics Explained
P/E Ratio: Price-to-Earnings. Lower is generally better (cheaper relative to earnings).
ROE: Return on Equity. Higher is better (more efficient use of shareholder capital).
FCF Yield: Free Cash Flow Yield. Higher is better (more cash generation relative to price).
EV/EBITDA: Enterprise Value to EBITDA. Lower is generally better (cheaper relative to operating profit).
Revenue CAGR: Compound Annual Growth Rate. Higher indicates faster growth.
Current Ratio: Liquidity measure. Above 1.0 indicates good short-term financial health.
P/B Ratio: Price-to-Book ratio. Compares market value to book value. Lower may indicate undervaluation.
ROA: Return on Assets. Measures efficiency of asset utilization. Higher ROA indicates better asset management.
Gross Margin: Percentage of revenue remaining after cost of goods sold. Higher margins indicate better pricing power.
Net Margin: Percentage of revenue remaining as profit after all expenses. Higher is better for profitability.
Debt to Equity: Measures financial leverage. Lower debt is generally better for financial health.
Market Cap: Total market value of all outstanding shares. Useful for comparing company sizes.
Using the Comparison Table
The Comparison Table allows you to view multiple metrics side-by-side for all selected stocks.
- Stocks are displayed in rows, metrics in columns
- Click on metric headers to sort by that metric
- Use the category tabs to filter metrics by category
- Highlighting indicates best and worst values
Chart Features
- Click the zoom icon on any chart to view it in full screen
- Hover over data points to see detailed information
- Bar charts show distribution of metrics across stocks
- Scatter plots help identify relationships between metrics
- Bubble size in scatter plots represents market capitalization
Tips for Best Results
- Compare stocks within the same industry for meaningful analysis
- Use multiple metrics together rather than relying on a single metric
- Consider market conditions and industry trends when interpreting results
- Look for stocks with consistent performance across multiple metrics
- Pay attention to both growth metrics and profitability metrics