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LegalZoom.com Inc. · Tenets
How LZ measures up against value, income, timing, and long-hold tenets. Every criterion shows the live number and the pass rule. Always free.
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 2026-10-02 · computed nightly from our fundamentals DB; point-in-time auditable.
QUALIFIES
1
meet every gate today
BORDERLINE
4
within one input of the gate
FAILS
10
miss at least one gate
UNKNOWN
2
insufficient data to judge
passesfailsborderlineunknown
Value — six classic philosophies
Buffett Qualitydurable moat
✕ FailsFailsROE ≥ 15%(TTM through Jun 30, 2026)10.5% · ≥ 15.0%
PassesGross margin ≥ 40%(fiscal 2025: held in its sector pending the TTM check)65.9% · ≥ 40.0%
FailsNet margin ≥ 15%(TTM through Jun 30, 2026)2.1% · ≥ 15.0%
Unknown — no dataDebt/equity ≤ 0.5— · ≤ 0.50
PassesGrowing FCF (multi-yr)(fiscal 2020 to 2025)12.4% per year · > 0
Decided by the pass rule for Buffett Quality.The pass rule for Buffett Quality is what decides that verdict, and it is not restated here. 1 of 5 carry no data.Buffett Quality under The screens ›
Piotroski F-Scorefinancial strength
~ 6 / 9PassesReturn on assets positive(fiscal 2025)3.0% · > 0
PassesOperating cash flow positive(fiscal 2025)$178.2M · > 0
FailsReturn on assets improving(fiscal 2025)8.0% → 3.0%
PassesEarnings backed by cash (CFO > net income)(fiscal 2025)$178.2M vs $15.4M
FailsLeverage falling (long-term debt / assets)(fiscal 2025)We hold no record of long-term debt as a share of assets for both years for this company, so this signal could not be measured. It still scores 0 under this module's conservative rule (a point is never awarded without evidence), and it is not counted as one of the signals we were able to measure.no
PassesCurrent ratio improving(fiscal 2025)0.72 → 0.76
PassesNo share dilution (≤ +2%)(fiscal 2025)+1.0%
PassesGross margin expanding(fiscal 2025)64.8% → 65.9%
FailsAsset turnover improving(fiscal 2025)1.82 → 1.48
Decided by the pass rule for Piotroski F-Score.The pass rule for Piotroski F-Score is what decides that verdict, and it is not restated here. These checks score 6 of 9. 1 of 9 carry no data.Piotroski F-Score under The screens ›
Munger Compoundershigh-ROIC quality
✕ FailsFailsROIC ≥ 15%(TTM through Jun 30, 2026)11.2% · ≥ 15.0%
Unknown — no dataNet debt/EBITDA ≤ 3×— · ≤ 3.0×
FailsAltman Z ≥ 3 (safe zone)(TTM through Jun 30, 2026)−0.26 · ≥ 3.00
Decided by the pass rule for Munger Compounders.The pass rule for Munger Compounders is what decides that verdict, and it is not restated here. 1 of 3 carry no data.Munger Compounders under The screens ›
Magic FormulaROC + earnings yield (threshold check; full rank needs universe)
✕ FailsPassesEBIT > 0(fiscal 2025: held in its sector pending the TTM check)$25.0M · > 0
FailsEarnings yield EBIT/EV ≥ 6%(fiscal 2025: held in its sector pending the TTM check)3.2% · ≥ 6.0%
Unknown — no dataReturn on capital ≥ 25%— · ≥ 25.0%
Decided by the pass rule for Magic Formula.The pass rule for Magic Formula is what decides that verdict, and it is not published separately on the methodology page. 1 of 3 carry no data.About this screen ›
Graham Defensivemargin of safety
✕ FailsFailsSize: market cap ≥ $2B$981.3M · ≥ $2.0B
FailsCurrent ratio ≥ 2(quarter ending Jun 30, 2026)0.67 · ≥ 2.00
FailsPositive EPS 10y6y
Unknown — no dataPays a dividend— · > 0
Not scored: see the reason belowEPS growth ≥ 3%/yr(fiscal 2020 to 2025)The five-year growth rate for this company is measured from a base year whose earnings were too small to divide by (below our $10M materiality floor), so the rate describes the size of that base rather than the growth. It is left unscored rather than counted either way.5.9% per year · ≥ 3.0%
FailsP/E ≤ 15(TTM through Jun 30, 2026)61.21 · ≤ 15.00
FailsP/E × P/B ≤ 22.5(TTM through Jun 30, 2026)472.37 · ≤ 22.50
Decided by the pass rule for Graham Defensive.The pass rule for Graham Defensive is what decides that verdict, and it is not restated here. 2 of 7 carry no data.Graham Defensive under The screens ›
Lynch GARPgrowth at reasonable price (historical-CAGR basis)
✕ FailsFailsPEG < 1 (hist. growth)(through fiscal 2025)10.33 · < 1.00
FailsEPS growth 10–30%(fiscal 2020 to 2025)5.9% per year · 10.0%–30.0%
Decided by the pass rule for Lynch GARP.The pass rule for Lynch GARP is what decides that verdict, and it is not restated here.Lynch GARP under The screens ›
Income — dividend safety
Income & Dividend Safetycoverage over headline yield
— UnknownUnknown — no dataPays a dividend— · > 0
Unknown — no dataYield in a healthy band (not a yield trap)— · 1.0%–8.0%
Unknown — no dataCovered by free cash flow— · ≥ 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. None of the 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
— UnknownUnknown — no dataPays a dividend— · > 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—
Unknown — no data5-year dividend growth ≥ 5%/yr— · ≥ 5.0%
Unknown — no dataCovered by free cash flow— · ≥ 1.20
Unknown — no dataPayout not stretched— · ≤ 75.0%
Verdict Unknown for this set.Verdict Unknown for this set. None of the 6 checks below carry data.Dividend Growth under The screens ›
Long Hold — quality compounders
Quality Compounderhigh returns, reinvested, few new shares
~ BorderlineFailsReturn on invested capital ≥ 15% in 4+ of the last 5 years1 of 4 on file
PassesRevenue compounding ≥ 8%/yr over 5 years9.9% per year · ≥ 8.0%
FailsNot diluting: diluted share count flat-to-down (≤ +1%/yr)6.2% · ≤ 1.0%
PassesFree cash flow margin ≥ 12%19.6% · ≥ 12.0%
PassesEarnings backed by cash (operating cash flow ≥ net income)10.39 · ≥ 1.00
Reading: does not hold. Not a gate checkDisciplined buybacks: actively reducing the share count (bonus)reading, not a gate check6.2%
Decided by the pass rule for Quality Compounder.The pass rule for Quality Compounder is what decides that verdict, and it is not restated here. Lines marked as readings are published beside the checks and are not gate checks.Quality Compounder under The screens ›
Timing — dip & swing receipts
Drawdown Contexta dip, not a collapse
✕ FailsFailsOff its 52-week high by 8–35% (a dip, not a collapse)53.8% · 8.0%–35.0%
PassesDip within its own normal pullback band0.18
PassesNot past where its dips have historically recovered from0.72
FailsA dip in an uptrend (above a rising 200-day)6.94
FailsHigher-low structure still intactstructure intact · no higher low
PassesClear of the earnings blackout (more than 5 days out)39.00 · > 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
✕ FailsUnknown — no dataA bullish MACD cross within 10 sessions— · ≤ 10.00
FailsReclaimed a rising 50-day EMA6.12
FailsPrinted a higher lowno
FailsA volume thrust on the turn (≥ 1.2× normal)0.96 · ≥ 1.20
FailsReversal signals fired: 3 of 4 (MACD·MA·HL·Vol)0.00 · ≥ 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. 1 of 5 carry no data.
Not-a-Value-Trap Gatecheap for a good reason, not a broken one
~ BorderlinePassesIn the cheap half of its own 5-year valuation range(through fiscal 2025)0.3×
FailsEarnings estimates not being cut−0.02
PassesReturns on capital not deteriorating0.07
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.
Quality Floorpasses the quality/value gate on this dip
✓ QualifiesPassesOperating profit is positive(fiscal 2025: held in its sector pending the TTM check)$25.0M · > 0
PassesReturn on invested capital ≥ 10%(TTM through Jun 30, 2026)11.2% · ≥ 10.0%
Not scored: see the reason belowA solvent balance sheet (Altman Z ≥ 1.8, net debt/EBITDA ≤ 4)(TTM through Jun 30, 2026)We hold no net-debt figure for this company, so only the Altman Z half of this two-part test (the number shown beside this line) could be measured. It is left unscored rather than counted either way.−0.3×
PassesQuality score ≥ 5053.80 · ≥ 50.00
PassesRevenue growing over 5 years(fiscal 2020 to 2025)9.9% 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
~ BorderlineA research signal from published criteria, not a recommendation.
FailsDrawdown context53.8% off its 52-week high
FailsReversal evidence0 of 4 signals fired
FailsTrap gate2 of 3 held
PassesQuality floor4 of 5 held · 1 no data
Invalidation level (structure break): below this the dip's structure has broken$5.43
Decided by the pass rule for Qualified Dip.The pass rule for Qualified Dip is what decides that verdict, and it is not restated here.Qualified Dip under The screens ›
Trend Alignmentprice in a confirmed uptrend
✕ FailsFailsTrading above its 50-day average6.28
FailsTrading above its 200-day average6.94
Fails50-day average above the 200-day (uptrend stack)6.28
Fails50-day average sloping up−0.06 · > 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
✕ FailsFails3-month return in the top half of the universe0.24 · ≥ 0.50
Fails12-minus-1 momentum in the top half of the universe0.08 · ≥ 0.50
FailsRelative strength vs the S&P 500 improving−0.01 · > 0
FailsEarnings estimates being revised up−0.02
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.
Momentum Triggera trigger you can see
✕ FailsFailsMACD above its signal line−0.17
Not scored: see the reason belowBack above the 50-day on a fresh cross (≤10 sessions)This is a two-part reading (price back above the 50-day, and a bullish momentum cross inside 10 sessions) and a dated momentum cross is not on record for this name yet, so it is left unscored rather than counted either way.—
FailsHigher high and higher low (stair-stepping up)no higher high · no higher low
FailsA volume thrust on the move (≥ 1.2× normal)0.96 · ≥ 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. 1 of 4 carry no data.
Volatility Regimecontext, not a signal
Context, not scoredAverage daily swing: elevated0.05
Volatility band width: mid-range0.41
Distance from its 52-week high: a deep pullback0.54
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Unknown ≠ failAn “— Unknown” verdict means the inputs were insufficient: context, not a signal, and never counted as a fail.
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