How TLK 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.
✓PassesReturn on capital ≥ 25%(fiscal 2019: files no quarterly statements)33.1% · ≥ 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
~ Borderline›
✓PassesSize: market cap ≥ $2B$12.3B · ≥ $2.0B
✕FailsCurrent ratio ≥ 2(fiscal 2019: files no quarterly statements)0.67 · ≥ 2.00
✓PassesPositive EPS 5yWe hold no record of earnings per share for fiscal 2015 to 2018, so those years are judged on the sign of net income to common shareholders.5y
✓PassesPays a dividend$1.23 · > 0
—Unknown — no dataEPS growth ≥ 3%/yr— · ≥ 3.0%
—Unknown — no dataP/E ≤ 15— · ≤ 15.00
—Unknown — no dataP/E × P/B ≤ 22.5— · ≤ 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. 3 of 7 carry no data.Graham Defensive under The screens ›
Lynch GARPgrowth at reasonable price (historical-CAGR basis)
Income & Dividend Safetycoverage over headline yield
✕ Fails›
✓PassesPays a dividend$1.23 · > 0
✕FailsYield in a healthy band (not a yield trap)9.9% · 1.0%–8.0%
—Unknown — no dataCovered by free cash flow— · ≥ 1.20
✓PassesEarnings payout not stretched37.5% · ≤ 75.0%
✓PassesBalance sheet can sustain the payout1.1× · ≤ 4.0×
✕FailsAnnual dividend raised 10+ years running (Aristocrat ≥25, King ≥50)1.00 · ≥ 10.00
✓PassesNo dividend cut in the last 5 yearsNo cut on record
✕Fails5-year dividend growth ≥ 5%/yr4.2% · ≥ 5.0%
Decided by the pass rule for Income & Dividend Safety.
The pass rule for Income & Dividend Safety is what decides that verdict, and it is not published separately on the methodology page. 1 of 8 carry no data.
Dividend Growthraises you can count on
~ Borderline›
✓PassesPays a dividend$1.23 · > 0
✕FailsAnnual dividend raised 10+ years running (Aristocrat ≥25, King ≥50)1.00 · ≥ 10.00
✓PassesNo dividend cut in the last 5 yearsNo cut on record
✕Fails5-year dividend growth ≥ 5%/yr4.2% · ≥ 5.0%
—Unknown — no dataCovered by free cash flow— · ≥ 1.20
✓PassesPayout not stretched37.5% · ≤ 75.0%
Decided by the pass rule for Dividend Growth.
The pass rule for Dividend Growth is what decides that verdict, and it is not restated here. 1 of 6 carry no data.Dividend Growth under The screens ›
Long Hold — quality compounders
Quality Compounderhigh returns, reinvested, few new shares
— Insufficient inputs (2 of 5 known)›
✓PassesReturn on invested capital ≥ 15% in 4+ of the last 5 years4 of 4 on file
✕FailsRevenue compounding ≥ 8%/yr over 5 years7.3% per year · ≥ 8.0%
—Not scored: see the reason belowNot diluting: diluted share count flat-to-down (≤ +1%/yr)Not enough clean diluted-share-count history to measure dilution.— · ≤ 1.0%
—Not scored: see the reason belowFree cash flow margin ≥ 12%Free-cash-flow margin isn't derivable yet from the statements we have on file.— · ≥ 12.0%
—Not scored: see the reason belowEarnings backed by cash (operating cash flow ≥ net income)Cash-flow-to-earnings quality isn't available in our data for this period.— · ≥ 1.00
—Reading: no data. Not a gate checkDisciplined buybacks: actively reducing the share count (bonus)reading, not a gate checkNot enough clean diluted-share-count history to assess buybacks.—
Verdict Unknown for this set.
Verdict Unknown for this set. 2 of 5 checks below carry data. 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
✕ Fails›
✕FailsOff its 52-week high by 8–35% (a dip, not a collapse)47.2% · 8.0%–35.0%
✕FailsDip within its own normal pullback band0.19
✕FailsNot past where its dips have historically recovered from3.94
✕FailsA dip in an uptrend (above a rising 200-day)17.34
✕FailsHigher-low structure still intactstructure broken · no higher low
—Unknown — no dataClear of the earnings blackout (more than 5 days out)— · > 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. 1 of 6 carry no data.
Reversal Evidencedaily close onlysigns the pullback is turning
✕ Fails›
✕FailsA bullish MACD cross within 10 sessions17.00 · ≤ 10.00
✕FailsReclaimed a rising 50-day EMA14.37
✕FailsPrinted a higher lowno
✕FailsA volume thrust on the turn (≥ 1.2× normal)0.74 · ≥ 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.
Not-a-Value-Trap Gatecheap for a good reason, not a broken one
✕ Fails›
—Unknown — no dataIn the cheap half of its own 5-year valuation range—
✕FailsEarnings estimates not being cut−0.01
✕FailsReturns on capital not deteriorating0.17
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
~ Borderline›
✓PassesOperating profit is positive(fiscal 2019: files no quarterly statements)$611,560.81T · > 0
✓PassesReturn on invested capital ≥ 10%(fiscal 2019: files no quarterly statements)17.4% · ≥ 10.0%
✕FailsA solvent balance sheet (Altman Z ≥ 1.8, net debt/EBITDA ≤ 4)(fiscal 2019: files no quarterly statements)1.6×
✓PassesQuality score ≥ 5067.10 · ≥ 50.00
✓PassesRevenue growing over 5 years(fiscal 2015 to 2019)7.3% 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.
Qualified Dipa pullback with receipts, not a falling knife
~ Borderline›
A research signal from published criteria, not a recommendation.
✕FailsDrawdown context47.2% off its 52-week high
✕FailsReversal evidence0 of 4 signals fired
✕FailsTrap gate0 of 3 held · 1 no data
✕FailsQuality floor4 of 5 held
Invalidation level (structure break): below this the dip's structure has broken$14.54
✕Fails50-day average above the 200-day (uptrend stack)14.49
✕Fails50-day average sloping up−0.00 · > 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
✕ Fails›
✕Fails3-month return in the top half of the universe0.38 · ≥ 0.50
✕Fails12-minus-1 momentum in the top half of the universe0.18 · ≥ 0.50
✕FailsRelative strength vs the S&P 500 improving−0.00 · > 0
✕FailsEarnings estimates being revised up−0.01
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
✕ Fails›
✕FailsMACD above its signal line−0.52
✕FailsBack above the 50-day on a fresh cross (≤10 sessions)17.00
✕FailsHigher high and higher low (stair-stepping up)higher high · no higher low
✕FailsA volume thrust on the move (≥ 1.2× normal)0.74 · ≥ 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: normal0.02
Volatility band width: expanded (wide range)0.97
Distance from its 52-week high: a deep pullback0.47
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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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