The tenets below and the 0-100 Tenet Score on this report are two separate computations: each tenet runs its own criteria and its own pass rule, while the score is a percentile composite reported as one of four verdict words (Strong, Solid, Mixed or Weak).
1 / 17 qualify todayas of Oct 27, 2026 · computed nightly from our fundamentals DB; point-in-time auditable.
QUALIFIES
1
meet every gate today
BORDERLINE
6
within one input of the gate
FAILS
6
miss at least one gate
UNKNOWN
4
insufficient data to judge
✓passes·✕fails·~borderline·—unknown
Growth receipts arrive in a coming release
Value — six classic philosophies
Buffett Qualitydurable moat
✕ Fails›
✓PassesROE ≥ 15%(TTM through Jun 30, 2026)30.3% · ≥ 15.0%
✕FailsGross margin ≥ 40%(fiscal 2025: trailing figures for Financial Services are still under review)22.9% · ≥ 40.0%
✕FailsNet margin ≥ 15%(fiscal 2025: trailing figures for Financial Services are still under review)13.4% · ≥ 15.0%
✓PassesDebt/equity ≤ 0.5(quarter ending Jun 30, 2026)0.10 · ≤ 0.50
✕FailsGrowing FCF (multi-yr)Free cash flow was negative in fiscal 2025.no · > 0
Income & Dividend Safetycoverage over headline yield
— Insufficient inputs (1 of 5 known)›
✕FailsPays a dividend$0.00 · > 0
—Unknown — no dataYield in a healthy band (not a yield trap)0.0% · 1.0%–8.0%
—Unknown — no dataCovered by free cash flow−0.51 · ≥ 1.20
—Unknown — no dataEarnings payout not stretched— · ≤ 75.0%
—Unknown — no dataBalance sheet can sustain the payout— · ≤ 4.0×
Verdict Unknown for this set.
Verdict Unknown for this set. 1 of 5 checks below carry data. The pass rule for Income & Dividend Safety is not published separately on the methodology page.
Dividend Growthraises you can count on
— Insufficient inputs (1 of 6 known)›
✕FailsPays a dividend$0.00 · > 0
—Unknown — no dataAnnual dividend raised 10+ years running (Aristocrat ≥25, King ≥50)— · ≥ 10.00
—Unknown — no dataNo dividend cut in the last 5 years—
✕FailsOff its 52-week high by 8–35% (a dip, not a collapse)2.1% · 8.0%–35.0%
✓PassesDip within its own normal pullback band0.14
✓PassesNot past where its dips have historically recovered from−0.64
✓PassesA dip in an uptrend (above a rising 200-day)29.31
✓PassesHigher-low structure still intactstructure intact · higher low
✓PassesClear of the earnings blackout (more than 5 days out)11.00 · > 5.00
Decided by the pass rule for Drawdown Context.
The pass rule for Drawdown Context is what decides that verdict, and it is not published separately on the methodology page.
Reversal Evidencedaily close onlysigns the pullback is turning
~ Borderline›
✕FailsA bullish MACD cross within 10 sessions16.00 · ≤ 10.00
✓PassesReclaimed a rising 50-day EMA33.43
✓PassesPrinted a higher lowyes
✕FailsA volume thrust on the turn (≥ 1.2× normal)1.14 · ≥ 1.20
✕FailsReversal signals fired: 3 of 4 (MACD·MA·HL·Vol)2.00 · ≥ 3.00
Decided by the pass rule for Reversal Evidence.
The pass rule for Reversal Evidence is what decides that verdict, and it is not published separately on the methodology page.
Not-a-Value-Trap Gatecheap for a good reason, not a broken one
✕ Fails›
✕FailsIn the cheap half of its own 5-year valuation range(through fiscal 2025)1.0×
—Not scored: see the reason belowEarnings estimates not being cutThe 90-day estimate-revision window is still filling (4 days on record so far). The reading beside this line is real, but a window this short can reverse, so it is shown rather than scored.0.09
✓PassesReturns on capital not deteriorating−0.06
Decided by the pass rule for Not-a-Value-Trap Gate.
The pass rule for Not-a-Value-Trap Gate is what decides that verdict, and it is not published separately on the methodology page. 1 of 3 carry no data.
Quality Floorpasses the quality/value gate on this dip
✕ Fails›
✓PassesOperating profit is positive(TTM through Jun 30, 2026)$28.1M · > 0
✕FailsReturn on invested capital ≥ 10%(fiscal 2025: trailing figures for Financial Services are still under review)−6.5% · ≥ 10.0%
—Not scored: see the reason belowA solvent balance sheet (Altman Z ≥ 1.8, net debt/EBITDA ≤ 4)(TTM through Jun 30, 2026)Net debt / EBITDA cannot be read over non-positive EBITDA: the ratio flips sign, so a net-cash company prints a healthy-looking positive. Only the Altman Z half, shown beside this line, is measurable, so the test is left unscored rather than counted either way.−0.4×
✕FailsQuality score ≥ 5041.30 · ≥ 50.00
✓PassesRevenue growing over 5 years(fiscal 2020 to 2025)55.5% per year · > 0
Decided by the pass rule for Quality Floor.
The pass rule for Quality Floor is what decides that verdict, and it is not published separately on the methodology page. 1 of 5 carry no data.
Qualified Dipa pullback with receipts, not a falling knife
~ Borderline›
A research signal from published criteria, not a recommendation.
✕FailsDrawdown context2.1% off its 52-week high
✕FailsReversal evidence2 of 4 signals fired
✕FailsTrap gate1 of 3 held · 1 no data
✕FailsQuality floor2 of 5 held · 1 no data
Invalidation level (structure break): below this the dip's structure has broken$27.43
✓Passes50-day average above the 200-day (uptrend stack)33.24
✓Passes50-day average sloping up0.04 · > 0
Decided by the pass rule for Trend Alignment.
The pass rule for Trend Alignment is what decides that verdict, and it is not published separately on the methodology page.
Relative Strengthoutperforming, ranked vs the universe
~ Borderline›
✓Passes3-month return in the top half of the universe0.93 · ≥ 0.50
✕Fails12-minus-1 momentum in the top half of the universe0.25 · ≥ 0.50
✓PassesRelative strength vs the S&P 500 improving0.00 · > 0
—Not scored: see the reason belowEarnings estimates being revised upThe 90-day estimate-revision window is still filling (4 days on record so far). The reading beside this line is real, but a window this short can reverse, so it is shown rather than scored.0.09
Decided by the pass rule for Relative Strength.
The pass rule for Relative Strength is what decides that verdict, and it is not published separately on the methodology page. 1 of 4 carry no data.
Momentum Triggera trigger you can see
✕ Fails›
✓PassesMACD above its signal line1.68
✕FailsBack above the 50-day on a fresh cross (≤10 sessions)16.00
✓PassesHigher high and higher low (stair-stepping up)higher high · higher low
✕FailsA volume thrust on the move (≥ 1.2× normal)1.14 · ≥ 1.20
Decided by the pass rule for Momentum Trigger.
The pass rule for Momentum Trigger is what decides that verdict, and it is not published separately on the methodology page.
Volatility Regimecontext, not a signal
Context, not scored›
Average daily swing: normal0.03
Volatility band width: expanded (wide range)1.00
Distance from its 52-week high: at / near its highs0.02
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Unknown ≠ failAn “— Unknown” verdict means the inputs were insufficient: context, not a signal, and never counted as a fail.
Common questions
How many investing rule sets does Hippo Holdings pass?
Hippo Holdings qualifies on 1 of 17 rule sets as of 2026-10-27, with 6 borderline and 6 failing.
Does Hippo Holdings meet the Graham Defensive criteria?
Hippo Holdings fails the Graham Defensive rule set as of 2026-10-27.
Does Hippo Holdings meet the Buffett Quality criteria?
Hippo Holdings fails the Buffett Quality rule set as of 2026-10-27.
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