Frequently Asked Questions

ValueMarkers is a stock screener and fundamental analysis platform built for value investors. The free Explorer plan gives you access to 30 core indicators, intrinsic value estimates, and the Quality Triple Check across 85,000+ stocks on 73 exchanges worldwide — no credit card required. Paid plans (Analyst at $29/mo and Professional at $99/mo) unlock the full 120-indicator suite, editable DCF models, CSV export, AI-powered analysis, and more.

The VM Score (formally the ValueMarkers Composite Index, or VMCI) is a 0–100 composite score that grades every stock across five pillars: Valuation (35%), Quality (25%), Momentum (15%), Financial Health (15%), and Growth (10%). A score of 70 or above is our threshold for a stock that may qualify as an undervalued, high-quality opportunity. The full methodology is explained on the VMCI Methodology page.

Yes. The Explorer plan is permanently free and includes 30 core indicators, intrinsic value estimates (DCF, Graham Number, Benjamin Graham Formula, and Asset-Based Valuation), and the Quality Triple Check. There is no credit card required and no time limit. The Analyst plan ($29/mo) and Professional plan ($99/mo) unlock deeper data, more indicators, CSV export, AI analysis, and additional research tools.

ValueMarkers covers 85,000+ stocks across 73 exchanges globally. This includes major US exchanges (NYSE, NASDAQ), the London Stock Exchange (LSE), Euronext, the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), and leading Asian markets. Coverage is powered by Financial Modeling Prep.

The Quality Triple Check is a three-point profitability screen that every stock must pass in full: (1) positive Free Cash Flow, (2) Free Cash Flow greater than Net Income, and (3) Return on Equity above 10%. All three criteria must be met simultaneously. This filter is designed to surface companies generating real cash — not just accounting profits — and to weed out earnings that rely on accruals or one-time items.

ValueMarkers calculates intrinsic value using four independent methods that are then averaged into a single estimate: (1) Discounted Cash Flow (DCF), weighted at 40%, (2) Graham Number, (3) Benjamin Graham Formula, and (4) Asset-Based Valuation. On the Analyst and Professional plans, the DCF inputs (growth rate, discount rate, terminal multiple) are fully editable so you can stress-test assumptions. This "glass-box" approach means you always know exactly how the number was derived.

The Piotroski F-Score is a 9-point binary scoring system created by Stanford accounting professor Joseph Piotroski to measure a company's financial strength. Each of the nine criteria scores 0 (fail) or 1 (pass), covering three areas: profitability (e.g., positive ROA, positive operating cash flow), leverage and liquidity (e.g., decreasing debt, improving current ratio), and operating efficiency (e.g., expanding gross margins, improving asset turnover). A score of 8–9 indicates a financially strong company; a score of 0–2 signals potential weakness. ValueMarkers displays the total F-Score alongside a full breakdown of all nine individual criteria.

Yes. On the Analyst plan and above, all financial data and stock screener results can be exported to CSV, which opens directly in Excel, Google Sheets, or any spreadsheet application. The Explorer (free) plan does not include data export.

Financial data is sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Intraday stock prices update in real time during market hours. Fundamental financials — income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and derived ratios — are updated within 24 hours of the relevant SEC or exchange filing being published.