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How WFG 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
5
within one input of the gate
FAILS
7
miss at least one gate
UNKNOWN
4
insufficient data to judge
passesfailsborderlineunknown
Value — six classic philosophies
Buffett Qualitydurable moat
✕ FailsFailsROE ≥ 15%(fiscal 2025: files no quarterly statements)−14.6% · ≥ 15.0%
FailsGross margin ≥ 40%(fiscal 2025: files no quarterly statements)6.6% · ≥ 40.0%
FailsNet margin ≥ 15%(fiscal 2025: files no quarterly statements)−17.7% · ≥ 15.0%
PassesDebt/equity ≤ 0.5(fiscal 2025: files no quarterly statements)0.05 · ≤ 0.50
FailsGrowing FCF (multi-yr)Free cash flow was negative in fiscal 2025.no · > 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.Buffett Quality under The screens ›
Piotroski F-Scorefinancial strength
✕ 1 / 9FailsReturn on assets positive(fiscal 2025)−12.3% · > 0
FailsOperating cash flow positive(fiscal 2025)−$1.1B · > 0
FailsReturn on assets improving(fiscal 2025)−0.1% → −12.3%
FailsEarnings backed by cash (CFO > net income)(fiscal 2025)−$1.1B vs −$937.0M
FailsLeverage falling (long-term debt / assets)(fiscal 2025)0.0% → 3.9%
PassesCurrent ratio improving(fiscal 2025)1.97 → 2.13
FailsNo share dilution (≤ +2%)(fiscal 2025)We hold no record of the diluted share count 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
FailsGross margin expanding(fiscal 2025)15.9% → 6.6%
FailsAsset turnover improving(fiscal 2025)0.70 → 0.69
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 1 of 9. 1 of 9 carry no data.Piotroski F-Score under The screens ›
Munger Compoundershigh-ROIC quality
— Insufficient inputs (1 of 3 known)Unknown — no dataROIC ≥ 15%— · ≥ 15.0%
Unknown — no dataNet debt/EBITDA ≤ 3×— · ≤ 3.0×
FailsAltman Z ≥ 3 (safe zone)(fiscal 2025: files no quarterly statements)2.69 · ≥ 3.00
Verdict Unknown for this set.Verdict Unknown for this set. 1 of 3 checks below carry data.Munger Compounders under The screens ›
Magic FormulaROC + earnings yield (threshold check; full rank needs universe)
— Insufficient inputs (1 of 3 known)FailsEBIT > 0(fiscal 2025: files no quarterly statements)−$1.2B · > 0
Unknown — no dataEarnings yield EBIT/EV ≥ 6%— · ≥ 6.0%
Unknown — no dataReturn on capital ≥ 25%— · ≥ 25.0%
Verdict Unknown for this set.Verdict Unknown for this set. 1 of 3 checks below carry data. The pass rule for Magic Formula is not published separately on the methodology page.About this screen ›
Graham Defensivemargin of safety
~ BorderlinePassesSize: market cap ≥ $2B$5.6B · ≥ $2.0B
PassesCurrent ratio ≥ 2(fiscal 2025: files no quarterly statements)2.13 · ≥ 2.00
FailsPositive EPS 6yWe hold no record of earnings per share for fiscal 2024, so that year is judged on the sign of net income to common shareholders, or of net income where we hold no figure for common shareholders.3y
PassesPays a dividend$1.28 · > 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)
— UnknownUnknown — no dataPEG < 1 (hist. growth)— · < 1.00
Unknown — no dataEPS growth 10–30%— · 10.0%–30.0%
Verdict Unknown for this set.Verdict Unknown for this set. None of the 2 checks below carry data.Lynch GARP under The screens ›
Income — dividend safety
Income & Dividend Safetycoverage over headline yield
~ BorderlinePassesPays a dividend$1.28 · > 0
PassesYield in a healthy band (not a yield trap)1.9% · 1.0%–8.0%
Unknown — no dataCovered by free cash flow— · ≥ 1.20
Unknown — no dataEarnings payout not stretched−10.8% · ≤ 75.0%
Unknown — no dataBalance sheet can sustain the payout— · ≤ 4.0×
FailsAnnual dividend raised 10+ years running (Aristocrat ≥25, King ≥50)0.00 · ≥ 10.00
PassesNo dividend cut in the last 5 yearsNo cut on record
Unknown — no data5-year dividend growth ≥ 5%/yr— · ≥ 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. 4 of 8 carry no data.
Dividend Growthraises you can count on
~ BorderlinePassesPays a dividend$1.28 · > 0
FailsAnnual dividend raised 10+ years running (Aristocrat ≥25, King ≥50)0.00 · ≥ 10.00
PassesNo dividend cut in the last 5 yearsNo cut on record
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%
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. 3 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)FailsReturn on invested capital ≥ 15% in 4+ of the last 5 years0 of 3 on file
FailsRevenue compounding ≥ 8%/yr over 5 years3.9% 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)A loss year makes cash-vs-earnings unreadable: the ratio inverts over negative net income, so it is not scored (never counted against).— · ≥ 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
✓ QualifiesPassesOff its 52-week high by 8–35% (a dip, not a collapse)13.0% · 8.0%–35.0%
PassesDip within its own normal pullback band0.11
PassesNot past where its dips have historically recovered from0.92
PassesA dip in an uptrend (above a rising 200-day)66.82
PassesHigher-low structure still intactstructure intact · 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
✕ FailsFailsA bullish MACD cross within 10 sessions14.00 · ≤ 10.00
FailsReclaimed a rising 50-day EMA69.46
PassesPrinted a higher lowyes
FailsA volume thrust on the turn (≥ 1.2× normal)1.12 · ≥ 1.20
FailsReversal signals fired: 3 of 4 (MACD·MA·HL·Vol)1.00 · ≥ 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
✕ FailsPassesIn the cheap half of its own 5-year valuation range(through fiscal 2025)0.3×
FailsEarnings estimates not being cut−0.02
FailsReturns on capital not deteriorating−0.14
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
✕ FailsFailsOperating profit is positive(fiscal 2025: files no quarterly statements)−$1.2B · > 0
FailsReturn on invested capital ≥ 10%(fiscal 2025: files no quarterly statements)−13.5% · ≥ 10.0%
Not scored: see the reason belowA solvent balance sheet (Altman Z ≥ 1.8, net debt/EBITDA ≤ 4)(fiscal 2025: files no quarterly statements)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.2.7×
FailsQuality score ≥ 5014.90 · ≥ 50.00
PassesRevenue growing over 5 years(fiscal 2020 to 2025)3.9% 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.
PassesDrawdown context13.0% off its 52-week high
FailsReversal evidence1 of 4 signals fired
FailsTrap gate1 of 3 held
FailsQuality floor1 of 5 held · 1 no data
Invalidation level (structure break): below this the dip's structure has broken$66.34
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
~ BorderlineFailsTrading above its 50-day average69.22
PassesTrading above its 200-day average66.82
Passes50-day average above the 200-day (uptrend stack)69.22
Passes50-day average sloping up0.01 · > 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
✕ FailsPasses3-month return in the top half of the universe0.56 · ≥ 0.50
Fails12-minus-1 momentum in the top half of the universe0.36 · ≥ 0.50
PassesRelative strength vs the S&P 500 improving0.00 · > 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 line0.25
FailsBack above the 50-day on a fresh cross (≤10 sessions)14.00
PassesHigher high and higher low (stair-stepping up)higher high · higher low
FailsA volume thrust on the move (≥ 1.2× normal)1.12 · ≥ 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 scoredAverage daily swing: elevated0.03
Volatility band width: mid-range0.49
Distance from its 52-week high: a modest pullback0.13
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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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