Stock Metrics & Investing Concepts

UQS Score evaluates every stock across 29 financial metrics grouped into 6 pillars. Each metric page explains what it measures, how it's calculated, and why it matters for your investment decisions. Momentum is an optional Pro toggle — without it, you get 5 pillars and 25 metrics.

Quality

How efficiently and profitably does this company convert capital into returns?

Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)Return on Equity (ROE)Operating Margin Net Profit Margin Gross Profit / Total Assets Free Cash Flow Yield Free Cash Flow (FCF)

Growth

How fast is the company expanding its revenue and earnings?

TTM Revenue Growth 3-Year Revenue CAGR TTM EPS Growth Forward Revenue Growth Forward EPS Growth

Risk

How likely is financial distress or insolvency?

Net Debt / EBITDA Debt-to-Equity Ratio Current Ratio Interest Coverage Ratio Altman Z-Score Piotroski F-Score

Valuation

Is the stock priced fairly relative to what the business produces?

Earnings Yield Price to Free Cash Flow PEG Ratio EV / EBITDA

Momentum (Pro)

Optional sixth pillar, available on Pro. Price action and analyst sentiment for near-term direction.

SMA 50/200 Ratio 52-Week Range Position Relative Strength vs S&P 500 EPS Estimate Revision

Concepts

Core principles behind UQS Score's methodology.

Economic Moat Sector-Calibrated Scoring Null-Aware Weight Redistribution Dividend Yield Intrinsic Value Margin of Safety Value Investing Price to Earnings Ratio (P/E)Price to Book Ratio (P/B)

See how all metrics combine into a single score

Read the Full Methodology