This screen also has a base version, but in this version we added some additional criteria to find stocks which qualify for quality investing. Quality investors only invest in the best and most profitable companies available. The screener can filter for criteria which are quantifiable, but besides this more research should be done on the results. Make sure to check the linked article for more information on quality investing and the screen.
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A return on Invested Capital (ROIC) of at least 15%
An expected revenue growth of at least 5% per year over the next 3 years.
A yearly revenue growth of at least 5% on average in the past 5 years
The Profit Quality is defined as the Free Cash Flow to Net Income as a percentage and expresses to what extend the company is able to turn net profit into cash. We need this to be at least 75% on average in the past 5 years.
A growing Profit Margin, showing improving profitability.
A growing ROIC, showing improving profitability.
The EBIT growth should be above the revenue growth.
A growing Operating Margin, showing improving profitability.
We want the Debt to Free Cash Flow ratio to be below 5, meaning it would take less than 5 years to pay of the total debt
Looking at the US markets
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