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Free Sample: S&P 500 Value Screen — April 2026
April 28, 2026
Buffett Radar Research
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This is a sample of what Buffett Radar's daily S&P 500 value screen looks like. Pro subscribers receive this analysis every market day at 4 PM EST for any stock that crosses our High Alignment threshold (Buffett Score 80+). Below are three illustrative examples showing how the scoring and valuation works.
Each analysis card includes the overall Buffett Score, a recommendation and confidence level, a breakdown of all six criteria, the DCF-derived intrinsic value, and the resulting margin of safety. This is the same format our engine produces every day across all 500 companies in the index.
1. Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) — High Alignment
Recommendation
Strong Buy
Confidence
High
Intrinsic Value
$195
Current Price
$155
Margin of Safety
20.5%
| Criterion |
Score |
Weight |
Weighted |
| Company Age (Track Record) |
95 |
10% |
9.5 |
| Profit Margins |
78 |
20% |
15.6 |
| Debt-to-Equity |
72 |
15% |
10.8 |
| Return on Equity |
85 |
20% |
17.0 |
| Valuation (P/E vs Intrinsic) |
80 |
20% |
16.0 |
| Free Cash Flow |
86 |
15% |
12.9 |
| Total Buffett Score |
|
100% |
81.8 |
DCF Assumptions:
Growth Rate 4%
Terminal Rate 2.5%
WACC 9.2%
Analysis: JNJ scores well across all six Buffett criteria. A 130+ year operating history earns near-perfect marks on track record. ROE of 25% and strong free cash flow generation reflect durable competitive advantages in pharmaceuticals and consumer health. At a 20.5% margin of safety, the stock sits close to our 25% buy threshold — Pro subscribers are alerted the moment that gap widens.
2. Procter & Gamble (PG) — Moderate Alignment
Recommendation
Buy
Confidence
Moderate
Intrinsic Value
$175
Current Price
$160
Margin of Safety
8.6%
| Criterion |
Score |
Weight |
Weighted |
| Company Age (Track Record) |
92 |
10% |
9.2 |
| Profit Margins |
70 |
20% |
14.0 |
| Debt-to-Equity |
55 |
15% |
8.3 |
| Return on Equity |
74 |
20% |
14.8 |
| Valuation (P/E vs Intrinsic) |
62 |
20% |
12.4 |
| Free Cash Flow |
78 |
15% |
11.7 |
| Total Buffett Score |
|
100% |
70.4 |
DCF Assumptions:
Growth Rate 3.5%
Terminal Rate 2.5%
WACC 8.8%
Analysis: PG is a high-quality consumer staples business with a long history and dependable cash flows. However, the current valuation leaves only an 8.6% margin of safety — well below our 25% threshold for a Pro buy alert. The elevated debt-to-equity ratio (relative to Buffett's preference) also holds the overall score back. This stock appears on the Friday Free Watchlist — good quality, but valuation needs to improve before it qualifies as a full recommendation.
3. A Warning Example — Example Corp (Low Alignment)
Not every stock scores well. The model is designed to say "no" far more often than "yes." Here is what a low-scoring stock looks like in the daily output. We use a fictional name to avoid any implication about a specific company.
Recommendation
Sell
Confidence
High
Intrinsic Value
$22
Current Price
$38
Margin of Safety
-72.7%
| Criterion |
Score |
Weight |
Weighted |
| Company Age (Track Record) |
60 |
10% |
6.0 |
| Profit Margins |
25 |
20% |
5.0 |
| Debt-to-Equity |
18 |
15% |
2.7 |
| Return on Equity |
30 |
20% |
6.0 |
| Valuation (P/E vs Intrinsic) |
38 |
20% |
7.6 |
| Free Cash Flow |
24 |
15% |
3.6 |
| Total Buffett Score |
|
100% |
30.9 |
Why it fails: Example Corp carries a debt-to-equity ratio above 2.5 — far beyond Buffett's comfort zone. Profit margins have declined for three consecutive years, and free cash flow turned negative in the most recent filing. The stock trades well above our DCF-derived intrinsic value, meaning there is no margin of safety at all. Pro subscribers receive sell alerts when a previously-scored stock drops below 35, giving them a clear signal to re-evaluate their position.
What this sample shows
Buffett Radar does not pick stocks — it applies a consistent, quantitative framework inspired by Warren Buffett's own writings. The same six criteria are scored every market day across all 500 companies in the S&P 500. The output is a research tool, not a trading signal: it tells you which stocks currently align with Buffett's principles and which do not.
Pro subscribers receive the full output — every qualifying stock, every day, with the complete DCF model behind each valuation. Free subscribers receive a curated Friday watchlist of stocks scoring 75–79.
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Disclaimer: The analysis above uses illustrative data for demonstration purposes. Ticker scores, intrinsic values, and prices shown are examples only and do not constitute a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security. Buffett Radar is an informational research tool, not a registered investment advisor. Past performance of any scoring model is not indicative of future results. All investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Always conduct your own due diligence or consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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