Buffett Radar applies historical value investing formulas to scan the S&P 500 universe daily. We provide quantitative data snapshots that identify businesses trading at a discount to their intrinsic value based on formulaic projections.
Each ticker is evaluated across six dimensions that capture the core of Buffett's historical valuation philosophy:
Criterion 1
What we measure: Track record and business stability
Identifying veteran businesses with proven survival over multiple economic cycles.
Criterion 2
What we measure: Revenue growth and sustained profitability
Consistent margins signify potential pricing power and competitive advantages.
Criterion 3
What we measure: Financial leverage and balance sheet strength
Conservative debt levels signal management discipline and lower financial risk.
Criterion 4
What we measure: Capital efficiency and earnings power
High ROE suggests the company generates strong returns on shareholder capital without excessive leverage.
Criterion 5
What we measure: Price relative to earnings and historical norms
Identifying companies trading at prices that appear reasonable relative to their historical earnings power.
Criterion 6
What we measure: Cash generation and capital allocation
Free cash flow is used as the basis for valuation and signals the ability to return value to shareholders.
Each criterion is scored from 0 to 100, then weighted to produce a Formula Alignment Score (0–100).
| Alignment Level | Description |
|---|---|
| High Alignment | Passed our strictest historical formula thresholds |
| Moderate Alignment | Quality businesses at fair prices |
| Neutral | Score within mid-range |
| Watch List | Monitor for data changes |
| Low Alignment | Does not meet minimum research criteria |
Beyond scoring, we calculate each ticker's intrinsic value snapshot using a two-stage discounted cash flow (DCF) formula:
Margin of Safety = the percentage discount between current price and intrinsic value. This gives a concrete measure of the ticker's alignment with value investing data.
Tickers that score well but don't yet meet our strictest High Alignment thresholds.
When tickers pass all six criteria and align with our formula-based thresholds. Each snapshot includes:
This content is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, investment advice, or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Past performance is not indicative of future results. This automated research platform provides quantitative data based on historical formulas and is not an advisory service. Always consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Last updated: March 2026
