The Score Card: Quick Assessment

The score card is the heart of ShareValue.ai. In seconds, you can assess any stock's investment potential.

The Score Card Layout

┌─────────────────────────────────────────┐
│         FINAL SCORE: 72                 │
│  ████████████████████░░░░░░░░░░  BUY   │
├─────────────────────────────────────────┤
│  Valuation    Quality    Growth   Health│
│     68          78         65       75  │
│  Undervalued   Strong    Good    Healthy│
└─────────────────────────────────────────┘

Reading the Final Score

The Number (0-100)

  • 72 in our example
  • Higher = more attractive opportunity
  • Combines all four pillars

The Visual Bar

  • Shows score graphically
  • Quick visual reference
  • Green = good, Yellow = average, Red = concerning

The Signal

  • BUY / HOLD / SELL
  • Quick action guidance
  • Based on score and other factors

The Dashboard

The score card is like a car dashboard:

  • Final Score = Overall vehicle health
  • Individual scores = Specific systems (engine, brakes, etc.)
  • Signal = The mechanic's recommendation

One glance tells you if the car is in good shape.

The Four Pillar Scores

Each pillar has:

  1. A number (0-100) — The quantitative score
  2. A label — Plain English interpretation

Valuation Score

ScoreLabelMeaning
70+UndervaluedCheap relative to fundamentals
50-69Fair ValueReasonably priced
Below 50OvervaluedExpensive relative to fundamentals

Quality Score

ScoreLabelMeaning
70+Strong/ExcellentHigh-quality business
50-69Good/AverageDecent fundamentals
Below 50Weak/PoorQuality concerns

Growth Score

ScoreLabelMeaning
70+High GrowthGrowing faster than peers
50-69ModerateAverage growth
Below 50Low/DecliningSlow or negative growth

Health Score

ScoreLabelMeaning
70+Healthy/StrongSolid balance sheet
50-69AdequateAcceptable stability
Below 50Weak/RiskyFinancial concerns

Key Takeaways

  • Final Score gives overall assessment (0-100)
  • Four pillar scores show component strengths
  • Labels translate numbers to plain English
  • Signal provides action guidance

Quick Score Card Analysis

30-Second Method

  1. Check Final Score

    • Above 70? Worth investigating
    • 50-70? Mixed, dig deeper
    • Below 50? Probably pass
  2. Scan Pillar Scores

    • All above 60? Solid across the board
    • One below 40? Red flag, investigate
    • Mixed? Understand the tradeoffs
  3. Note the Signal

    • BUY? Consider for purchase
    • HOLD? Maybe if you already own
    • SELL? Avoid or consider selling

Example Interpretations

Stock A: 72 (V:68, Q:78, G:65, H:75)

  • Good overall score
  • Strong quality and health
  • Decent valuation and growth
  • Verdict: Solid opportunity

Stock B: 45 (V:82, Q:35, G:28, H:55)

  • Mediocre overall
  • Very cheap (high valuation score)
  • But weak quality and growth
  • Verdict: Value trap risk

Stock C: 68 (V:55, Q:72, G:80, H:65)

  • Good overall
  • Quality growth company
  • Fair valuation, not cheap
  • Verdict: Pay fair price for growth

Score Patterns

Look for patterns:

  • All high: Rare, excellent opportunity
  • High V, low Q: Cheap for a reason?
  • High Q, low V: Quality at a premium
  • Low H: Proceed with caution regardless

What to Do Next

After reading the score card:

If Scores Look Good (60+)

  1. Read the AI Investment Thesis
  2. Check sector rankings
  3. Review company details
  4. Do additional research

If Scores Are Mixed

  1. Understand WHY scores differ
  2. Decide if tradeoffs are acceptable
  3. Compare to alternatives

If Scores Are Poor (Below 50)

  1. Usually move on
  2. Unless you have special insight
  3. Don't fight the data

Score Card Traps

  • Focusing only on Final Score (pillars matter)
  • Ignoring one low score because others are high
  • Not understanding what drives each score
  • Making decisions without further research

Next up: Company Details—understanding the business context.